Coping with invisible illness can be difficult, for sick people as well as those supporting them. Here are some tips to help.
One of the hardest parts of living with chronic illness is how it impacts every facet of your life. Yet, having a chronic illness doesn't mean the end of a fulfilling and meaningful life. Find out more in this post by health and wellness coach, Leslie Thorpe.
Are you wondering how to practice intentional living with chronic illness? Intentional living; yet another popular term coming to the forefront in this world filled with constant distraction. But what does it really mean? And is it even possible to achieve an “intentional life” when you are facing a chronic illness that can turn a
One of the hardest parts of living with chronic illness is how it impacts every facet of your life. Yet, having a chronic illness doesn't mean the end of a fulfilling and meaningful life. Find out more in this post by health and wellness coach, Leslie Thorpe.
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When it comes to dealing with chronic illness, getting the hang of pacing is a game-changer. I've been through it, and in this post I spill the beans on what works and what totally doesn't. Let's dive into the nitty-gritty of energy management and finding your pace.
Rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, diabetes, celiac disease, Sjögren’s disease, endometriosis, and lupus. All chronic, life-altering conditions that fall into another sub-category (along with many others) known as “invisible chronic illnesses.” Invisible chronic illnesses are generally categorized as ongoing conditions with debilitating symptoms that cannot be easily recognized by someone's outward appearance. These conditions can make it difficult for a person to live a full and productiv
Coping with invisible illness can be difficult, for sick people as well as those supporting them. Here are some tips to help.
When you live with chronic illness you are constantly told how important is it to pace yourself and your activities as to not overdo it. But, what exactly is pacing? And, how do you do it? Post explains what pacing is and shares 12+ tips on how to actually do it.
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Explore the intersection of blogging and chronic illness, personal battles, resilience, and the healing power of sharing our stories.
Although, we'd never wish our illness on anyone, there are many things that we wish healthy people could understand.
"It feels good to finally get it off my chest."
Get tips and guidance from a chronic illness coach on how to build healthy habits when living with chronic illness. Learn the unglamorous truth that wellness is a slow, steady process – one step at a time.
What hurts more than a chronic illness? Isolation, lack of understanding, gaslighting, unknown future, and much more. Read the full article.
Navigating life with chronic illness can be much more manageable with the right tools. In this article, I share my tried-and-true chronic illness must haves. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through a link, I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you. This list represents chronic illness essentials that everyone can benefit from, regardless of your condition. That’s because we can all use products that promote: More restful sleep Pain relief Better gut health Reduced toxic load Improved overall health Healthier skin and hair Below are my 15 top chronic illness must haves
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Even those who live with chronic illness often carry misconceptions about life with chronic illness.
What hurts more than a chronic illness? Isolation, lack of understanding, gaslighting, unknown future, and much more. Read the full article.
Navigating life with chronic illness can be much more manageable with the right tools. In this article, I share my tried-and-true chronic illness must haves. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through a link, I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you. This list represents chronic illness essentials that everyone can benefit from, regardless of your condition. That’s because we can all use products that promote: More restful sleep Pain relief Better gut health Reduced toxic load Improved overall health Healthier skin and hair Below are my 15 top chronic illness must haves
Chronic illness makes basic self-care difficult. But it doesn't have to be, here are 35 self-care tips suitable for those living with chronic illness.
Through my own struggles with chronic illnesses, I have found little ways to practice self-care and give back to myself, even when it feels hopeless. I hope these ideas can bring you a bit of peace and comfort, too.
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"I feel loneliness among those with chronic illnesses and disabilities needs to be addressed and acknowledged."
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What hurts more than a chronic illness? Isolation, lack of understanding, gaslighting, unknown future, and much more. Read the full article.
I have read and reviewed two previous books by the talented author (and my friend) Toni Bernhard: How To Be Sick and How To Wake Up. The first was about applying the principles of Buddhism to a life of chronic illness, and the second was a more general book – for anyone, not just those chronically ill – about applying Buddhism principles for a happier, more peaceful life. In her third book, How To Live Well with Chronic Pain and Illness: A Mindful Guide, Toni once again focuses on those living with chronic illness and pain, with a more general guide, based on her own life and experiences and the wonderful columns, “Turning Straw Into Gold,” that she has written for Psychology Today. I hardly know where to start because Toni covers so much ground in this incredible book, and there is so much useful information packed into it. Her short, easy-to-read chapters cover every aspect of life with chronic illness or pain, from the benefits of patience to the problems with complaining, from mindfulness techniques to dealing with doctors, and from appreciating what you have to guidelines for your friends and family. Toni’s warm, kind tone runs through it all, interweaving her own experiences with advice for others. I don’t normally do this in a review, but I really want to give you an idea of the broad scope of this book, so here are the major section titles (each section contains short, useful chapters): I. Skills to Help with Each Day II. Mindfulness: Potent Medicine for Easing the Symptoms of Chronic Illness III. Responding Wisely to Troubling Thoughts and Emotions IV. Special Challenges V. Isolation and Loneliness VI. Enjoy the Life You Have VII. For Family, Friends, Caregivers, and Anyone Concerned About Chronic Illness VIII. Last But Not Least As with her previous two books, my copy was filled with dogged-eared corners by the time I finished reading it! I loved the quotes from others that she includes at the start of each chapter, like this one: Wisdom is learning what to overlook. - William James I could relate to many of her own experiences (which, in itself, always helps – to know you are not alone), and as always, I found her advice to be compassionate, straightforward, and very helpful. Sometimes, I encountered certain topics just when I needed them most, like When You and Those You Love Are in Conflict, and wanted to highlight every line in the section! Here is one example passage: Understanding a conflict from the other person’s point of view helps you see that a seemingly callous or indifferent reaction to the difficulties in your relationship does not automatically mean that your loved one doesn’t care about you. Instead, it may reflect his or her worries and fears about your medical condition – a reaction that stems from love and concern for you. Understanding this makes it easier not to take your loved one’s behavior personally. As you can see just from that brief quote, Toni’s approach is always calm and compassionate. As she herself states, “I’ve worked hard to find a measure of peace in the midst of feeling misunderstood,” and she takes that hard-won experience (in this and every other topic) and helps boil it down to basic, simple steps that we can all take to improve our lives and cope better with chronic illness.The wording and look of the cover tell you what you need to know: the emphasis here is on Living Well. With this mix of personal experience and common-sense advice that you can easily put into practice, Toni’s latest book is my favorite of the three (though the other two are well worth reading, too!). I know I will turn to this book again and again when I go through a rough spot, as I have already, and I’m sure it will be even more helpful for those who are newer to chronic illness. Toni’s advice is always so spot-on, so calm and reassuring and sensible, that my husband recently started joking with me about it. When I get upset over something related to my illness, he looks at me with a smile and says, “What would Toni do?” 331 pages, Wisdom Publications NOTE: If you, like my son and I, live with chronic illness, check out my chronic illness blog. It covers some topics specific to our illnesses (an immune disorder called ME/CFS and Lyme and other tick infections) but also many topics about emotional coping, joy, and daily life that are relevant for any chronic illness. Like Toni, I take a positive approach to living with chronic illness, with an emphasis on LIVE. Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher in return for an honest review. My review is my own opinion and is not influenced by my relationship with the publisher or author. Note: This post contains affiliate links. Purchases from these links provide a small commission to me (pennies per purchase), to help offset the time I spend writing for this blog, at no extra cost to you. Listen to a sample of the audiobook here and/or download it from Audible. You can buy the book through Bookshop.org, where your purchase will support the indie bookstore of your choice (or all indie bookstores)--the convenience of shopping online while still buying local! Or you can order How To Live Well with Chronic Pain and Illness: A Mindful Guide from Book Depository, with free shipping worldwide.
For doctors and patients to have a better understanding of how the disease progressing, what could be triggering symptoms/pain, and the impact it is having on the patient's life they both need to see the full story, not just one day or week of the patient's life.
