Self-care isn't a luxury but a necessity when you live with chronic illness and chronic pain. Get pacing tips, mental health inspiration and other boosts in this section.
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,
An Introduction From “A Chronic Voice” On Angela & Strategies to Stay Resilient
Angela wrote “I May Be Chronically Ill, but I'm Also Chronically Resilient” on our blog last year, and she’s now back with a follow up piece! In the previous article, she talked about a
The Final Instalment to the Pain Flare Series: Pain Management Tips
In part one of this series, people shared what their biggest pain flare triggers were. In part two, they shared their best tips for preventing a pain flare. But what happens if you land right smack in the middle
Experiencing A String of Bad Days in a Mixed Psychological State
I've been in a state of depression again of late. I've been through this cycle enough times to know that my brain chemistry is messed up again, although I have cause to believe that my
An Introduction to Lisa Alioto & Why Seek Out Moments of Gratitude
Lisa is writing a series of guest posts on the blog on effective methods to cope with chronic illness. These are principles which she has applied to her own life with success. In this article, she shares 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
An Introduction to Lisa & How to Find Your Way Back to Happiness Using the Zorro Principle
As Lisa demonstrates in this post, we can glean inspiration and insight from many things in life, even if they may seem irrelevant or unrelated. I do believe that knowledge gained is never
*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
When Inspiration Becomes the Standard
We often tell ourselves or others to ‘be strong’ or to ‘be brave’. Instead of instilling inspiration, these statements can sometimes provoke the opposite effect. It becomes another standard we have to meet, and triggers more ripples of fear. But the fact is, you don’
An Introduction to Angela & on Staying Chronically Resilient
Angela and I met at a party through our ex-boyfriends (talk about how life goes 😉), but I never knew that she suffered from chronic illness, too. She was living overseas – which can be especially tough for a person with chronic illness!
*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
*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
