The following post was originally published on ivee. Many people experience fatigue here and there. This overwhelming sense of tiredness minimizes productivity and can make the easiest of tasks seem
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The following post was originally written for The Kidney Citizen, Dialysis Patient Citizens Education Center’s informational magazine. Raise your hand if getting out of bed feels like an accomplishment to
How I Opened Up About My Fibromyalgia
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On the morning of May 25, 2019, I sat in my bed, waiting for the clock to strike 12 so I could hit that publish button and my blog could
You Call it Quarantine. I Call it My Life.
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I’m sorry you had to cancel your vacation. And that you can’t celebrate your birthday with your friends. I’m sorry you can’t go out partying this weekend. Or that the
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Real life feels like an episode of Black Mirror at the moment and lets just say I’m not a fan of the show! The news is changing every hour of
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My gosh, what a time to be alive! Truly a moment in history that is going to be reflected on and looked back at for years to come. However, times
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As I’m sitting here and writing this blog post, I realize there are only a couple of days left until the end of the year. The end of a decade,
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The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching! Which means it’s time for some holiday baking, sipping on that yummy hot chocolate while sitting by the fireplace, and
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Alright, lets start with the 4 W’s. What? Chronicon 2019Where? The Big AppleWhen? October 28, 2019Who? The most inspiring, uplifting and empowering group of spoonies A few weeks ago I
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Living with a chronic illness requires you to make lots of lifestyle changes and adjustments. While you can depend on your family and friends for emotional support, there are certain
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Like most other millennials, I’ve the travel bug. I check flight prices on a regular basis, just in case I can score a good deal. My room is full of
9 Words That Mean Something Completely Different For Those With a Chronic Illness
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Did you know that the word fart means speed in Sweden, Denmark and Norway? Or that Aussies call a pair of flip-flops thongs? How about the fact that the word
8 Things People With Chronic Illnesses Want You to Know
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If someone were to ask me to describe what it’s like to live with a chronic illness, I honestly wouldn’t know what to say. Perhaps it’s the expectation of living
Things I Stopped Doing That Helped my Depression and Anxiety
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I have had depression and anxiety since the time I didn’t even know what they were. I remember feeling constantly tired, unmotivated, sad, lonely, restless, and losing interest in things
20 Things I Freaking Love About Myself
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Honestly, I’m afraid this post will make me come off as being too self-absorbed or self-centered but I’m going to take the plunge anyway and hope some good comes out
5 Ridiculous Things People Say to Fibro Warriors
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The only thing that’s certain about fibromyalgia is that it is unpredictable. It’s a problem so individualized that you’re the only person who really understands what you’re going through. Part of
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We all have that one person in our lives; someone who truly doesn’t know what it’s like to be depressed. They’ll empathize with you when it’s physical pain, but when
The 5 F-words That Changed my Life
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The F-word – I use it quite often in my life. No, not THAT F-word! I’m referring to the ones that shape my life and help me live the kind
10 Things I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Back Then …
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I clearly remember the time a friend walked out of my life after I opened up to him about having fibromyalgia. Saying that it hurt a lot would be an
5 Mistakes You’re Making When Speaking to Someone With a Chronic Illness
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Your loved one just got diagnosed with a chronic illness. Naturally, you find yourself in unknown territory. What do you do – open the doors for honest communication or deny