Holiday Seasons

Get tips from the community on how to cope with chronic pain and fatigue during the busy holiday seasons. For those without chronic illnesses or disabilities — find wish lists, gift ideas and ways to support in this section.

Holiday Seasons Sheryl Chan

2021 Virtual Holiday Party for the Chronically Ill and Disabled

It's Time for the Chronically Ill & Disabled to Party (Online)! I can’t believe it’s already time for the third virtual holiday party on A Chronic Voice. I still have warm, fuzzy feelings from last year’s Christmas Giveaway! It’s an annual event that I
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Holiday Seasons Sheryl Chan

3 Important Holiday Checklists for Those with Chronic Illness (and Their Supporters)

Holiday Checklists — For When Chronic Illness or Life Circumstances Affect Your Holidays Negatively I've created some holiday checklists here for those with chronic illness, and those who want to lend a helping hand. Holiday seasons are a time for fun and bonding, yet they can also be stressful
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Holiday Seasons Sheryl Chan

Dangerous Gifts for People with Chronic Illnesses (and Gift Ideas to Swap Them With)

When a Surprise Becomes a Disaster — Dangerous Gifts for People with Chronic Illnesses I’m a big fan of samples, which makes Christmas gifts or other exchanges a pleasure. I love trying out new textures, sniffing new scents, and figuring out if the latest product on the block is a
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Holiday Seasons Sheryl Chan

Curated Chronic Illness Gift Ideas for Christmas, Birthdays & Other Occasions!

Chronic Illness Gift Ideas – for What’s Probably on Their Wish List! Wish lists tend to contain practical items that make everyday living easier, or luxurious treats that warm the heart and soothe the soul. I’m not going to complain if I receive a fancy handbag, perfume or surprise
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Holiday Seasons Sheryl Chan

All I Want for Christmas is Some Pain Relief! (Real Wish List Ideas from 13 People with Chronic Illness)

A Common Chronic Illness Wish List Item: Pain Relief My original intention for this post was more of a show and tell session, where the chronic illness community could share what was on their wish list, and discover new coping tools. But it turns out that we all mostly want
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