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 Got Me Curious About Floatation Therapy
Floatation therapy has been within my interest radar for quite some time now. Reviews from other chronic illness bloggers kept popping up on my social media feeds, and they were all positive.
Most of these bloggers were caucasian women with fibromyalgia, however. There
Stuck in Bed with Pain - Definitely Not Fun
It's no fun being stuck in bed all day with pain that seems never-ending. Add brain fog into the mix and the frustration increases, as you're unable to focus on much else.
*Disclaimer: This article is meant
Chronic Pain has a Way of Tainting Life, But Life is Bigger Than Pain
When you're in the throes of pain every single day, the world can start to feel like a dark and ugly place. Chronic pain has a tendency to warp your thoughts; your mental health
Your Best Motivation Tips are Sorely Needed
When you live with chronic pain, chronic fatigue, and/or mental health issues, it's easy to feel unmotivated. I've felt that way many times, especially when depression nudges itself rudely into the mix. Everything becomes laborious, and I just
A Task from My Psychologist, a Diary Entry Titled, “Grieving the Life That I Will Never Have”
“For of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: ‘It might have been.’” - John Greenleaf Whittier
My psychologist tasked me with writing a diary entry after one of
When You Have a Choice Between Two Pains
Fear. It fuels the world while oiling the wheels of death. You sacrifice parts of yourself to stay alive. It keeps you going by consuming. It hands you a knife and says 'cut', and you do it just to keep
Ever Thought of Seeing a Mental Health Professional, But Hesitated...?
Has the thought of seeing a psychologist or psychiatrist for your mental health ever crossed your mind? You might have mused but hesitated over the idea. Either because you didn't think that there were real benefits, or wondered
"Chores" and "Annoyances" That I am Grateful I Can Do
There are many things in life that we grumble about and consider as chores or annoyances. I would say that the blessing and scourge of the 21st century is convenience – fast food and deliveries, speedy transportation,
*Content Warning: Mentions of suicide, anxiety and depression in relation to being on a high dose of steroids.
*Disclaimer: 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
Who Would Have Thought That Blogging Could Teach Me Important Life Lessons?
It has only been 4 months since the launch of A Chronic Voice, but I have learned so much over that short span of time from the increased amount of reading and writing done. As such I figured
*Content Warning: Mentions of severe depression and suicidal ideation.
Clinical Depression in the Spotlight
Depression has been in the headlines a lot these days. It is good to see the rise in awareness for mental health, and the increase in the number of people stepping up and speaking out. Every
An open letter to death that I wrote, with just one simple plea – please, no more pain.
Content Warning: This post contains mentions of death, depression and suicidal thoughts.
*Disclaimer: This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. I am not
