Mental health is intricately linked with chronic illness and chronic pain. Read stories and get tips on how to cope with depression, anxiety, and other mental illnesses.
What It's Like to be Stuck at Home with Chronic Illness & Disability – Introduction to the Series
In the first part of this series, people with chronic illness and disability shared their best tips for coping with isolation whilst stuck at home, often from pain or fatigue. With
People with Chronic Illness are No Strangers to Being Stuck at Home in Isolation
People with chronic illnesses and/or disabilities are no strangers to being stuck at home in isolation. Many are unable to work full-time, or only have enough energy to go out for essentials tasks such as
*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
An Introduction to Thich Nhat Hanh’s Books on Mindfulness
Thich Nhat Hanh’s writings on mindfulness and peace are popular worldwide due to their simplicity. ‘How to Relax’ is one of the many books in his ‘Mindfulness Essentials’ series. There is also ‘How to Sit’, ‘How to Eat’, ‘How
*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
Self-Reminders for Those Bad Days When I Feel Defeated by Depression or Chronic Pain
Some reflections I had whilst writing the post, “Why Your Beauty Never Left You”. I'm not here to dispense advice, because god knows I'm struggling to get my own life in order!
*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
Physical Pain is Terrible, But Sometimes It Isn't the Worst Part About Chronic Illness
When we mention the word ‘pain’, the type of pain that often comes to mind first is that of a physical nature. Physical pain is no laughing matter; in fact, unbearable physical pain that
*Disclaimer: This “Stress Less” course review is sponsored by Amanda Pratt of “Imagine Life Therapy”. This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. I am not a doctor, and nothing in this article should be substituted for medical advice. Please consult
In order to know 'how' to rewire the brain to manage chronic pain, first we need to understand 'what' pain and neuroplasticity even are. Let’s take a closer look at their definitions and causations to begin with.
*Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Pathways and
My Biggest Takeaway from Decades of Living with Chronic Illness
If there’s one advice I’d give as a person who’s lived with chronic illnesses for 20 years, it is this: don’t ignore your mental health, and find a good therapist to be part of your healthcare
You are Never Alone in Thinking that Today is Not a Good Day
Have you ever thought to yourself that it's not a good day today, and then watch your mind and body spiral downwards helplessly? These feelings are all part of the human experience, no matter age,
