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.
Aren't Happiness and Pain Contradictory Feelings?
When we imagine someone in pain, I doubt we attribute happiness as one of the feelings that could possibly exist in either their heart or mind. Afterall, shouldn't a happy life be void of suffering of any kind? For people
Featuring Veronica — Founder of Nourish Naturally
When I first discovered Nourish Naturally, their philosophy intrigued me. They believe in the power of human touch, and don't use any machines for their facials. They carry a few different skincare ranges to cater for various needs.
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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.
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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 Quote That Kick-Starts My "Fight" Mode (in the Good Way)
Something about this quote on the secret of change helps to shift my brain into 'soldier mode' on demand. It is a tap on my shoulder as I'm gazing behind with drunken, romance
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
Pride, Ego and Other Things That Stop You From Splitting Your Burdens Up
Most young people overestimate their maturity or ability, and I was no exception. I was proud and stubborn, and carried my pains and health burdens alone as if suffering was honourable. But it’s like carrying a
A Poem on Miracles by Thuli Zuma, and How It Inspires Me
Whenever I need a good dose of inspiration, this poem on miracles by Thuli Zuma never fails. It reminds me that I am a human being just like anyone else, and that we are all living miracles.
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