Managing chronic illness can be overwhelming. Don't go it alone. Get the support and resources you need to manage your condition. Learn why having a support system is key to your wellbeing and peace of mind.

How a devastating breakdown and string of hospitalisations led to my diagnosis of autoimmune disease, but also to a better understanding of my body.

When you become sick, you need all the support you can get. But asking for help is not always easy. Here are 6 steps to mobilize your support system.

Managing chronic illness can be overwhelming. Don't go it alone. Get the support and resources you need to manage your condition. Learn why having a support system is key to your wellbeing and peace of mind.

When I say I have endometriosis, I feel like I have to explain. Sometimes I'm cut off with an "I know what it is" or I'm met with strange, questioning looks. Some people have never heard of it while many others think they know what it is. But when someone cuts me off and says they've heard of endometriosis, I'm doubtful that they know what it really is or what it means for my everyday life. More than 10% of women have endometriosis. That's more than 5% of the population. Yet even those who have

Are you a quadriplegic looking for a job or know someone who is? Discover some of the best jobs for quadriplegics, as well as tips to help you in the workplace.

Painsomnia can be debilitating and exhausting, especially with chronic illness. I share a few tips for managing symptoms of painsomnia.

Despite living with chronic illness, there's incredible potential for personal growth. Learn how to unlock your resilience and thrive, even with chronic illness.

We've all heard about your immune system and endocrine system and even nervous system. But what about your lymphatic system - what is it? Why is it important to stimulate your lymphatic system? We're keeping it simple, and giving you the basic information you need to know. Here are 15 easy ways to begin practicing today! Which one is your favorite?

WHAT IS A SPOONIE? A spoonie is a person, living with one or more physical or mental chronic illness or disability, that identifies with Christine Miserandino’s Spoon Theory. A Low Spoons Friendly...

Do you want to reduce the symptoms of UC while boosting your immune system naturally? Herbal remedies could be the solution.

Traveling alone can be a stressful experience with chronic illness. I share a few tips to help you when dysautonomia makes you fear going out in public.

I suffered from a severe fatigue for a very long time. This is my story.

When you live with a chronic illness, you get used to including it in your everyday life. And when you’re a student, it can make your studies a little more difficult. 1 – Plan ahead: I suggest having a planner and putting in due dates (especially the important ones) as soon as possible. This way, […]

Living with fibromyalgia is more than painful. It is frustrating and often embarrassing. This wretched chronic illness has caused embarrassing moments from the beginning. Today I am sharing seven of my most embarrassing fibromyalgia symptoms.

"I was bedridden for over a year after I got [myasthenia gravis]. It was scary — the future was uncertain and I feared being paralyzed for life. Sometimes, friends would come over and bring Red Robin burgers (my favorite), watch my favorite comedians with me, or pray for me. The biggest piece of advice I would give to people who love friends with chronic illness is to not stop visiting them."—Jessica Gimeno, 31, health activist, writer, speaker, and high school debate coach — bipolar 2, polycystic ovarian syndrome, myasthenia gravis, asthma, psoriasis

Weighted blankets are getting very popular among people these days. People who are using these blanket say that it helps them to relax and get a good night's sleep.

The Realities of Life With Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, health, quality of life, Adrenal Insufficiency, Growth Hormone, bed, doctors appointments,

Managing a chronic illness can often become overwhelming. Here are 4 ways to effectively monitor your chronic illness.

Digestive health is essential, especially with chronic illness. Read about the importance of tracking your bowel movements so your doctor can find a cause.

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Painsomnia can be debilitating and exhausting, especially with chronic illness. I share a few tips for managing symptoms of painsomnia.

Showing support to someone suffering from Lupus can be tricky and confusing to navigate at first. But once you realize it's only as hard as you make it you won't have to think twice about how to show support. So how can we show support to someone with Lupus? Before we can support something we

Not every disability looks like this, invisible illness like POTS often looks like this.

Accessing care for rare diseases poses numerous challenges for individuals seeking medical care and support.

It has taken me a long time to get to the point where I no longer feel tremendous guilt for not being able to attend certain social engagements or spend time with my loved ones. My family are my...

From Cushings Syndrome to Adrenal Insufficiency- A story about cushings syndrome which later lead to developing Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency.

If you and standing up don't mix, these memes might make you laugh.

Painsomnia can be debilitating and exhausting, especially with chronic illness. I share a few tips for managing symptoms of painsomnia.

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a commonly overlooked condition that results in major health challenges.

Andrea shares five tips for how she manages the stress and struggles of being a mom with chronic illness

1. Knowledge is power. Educate yourself about your illness and be your own advocate because the healthcare system does not always give you the support you..

I share fours systems I use for staying organised as a busy person with chronic illness - children, life, health, the lot.

“My irritability physically hurts."

Wearable pain relief devices to keep your chronic pain on the down low and you on the go!

Today is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. But I actually started working on this list back in March after a reader wrote me asking for help in living with fibromylagia. Many of the accou…

Are you a fan of Lisa Finks and her blog Pain, Love, Hope? Or are you a fellow chronic illness warrior? If so, click on the link to read our newest guest post from Lisa about living life as a spoonie!

A key aspect of managing chronic illness is understanding and regulating your nervous system. Keep reading for the best tips and strategies.

Lupus (SLE) is known as 'The Great Imitator' of diseases. Dengue fever didn't even cross my mind when I checked myself into the ER three days later.

Managing chronic illness can be overwhelming. Don't go it alone. Get the support and resources you need to manage your condition. Learn why having a support system is key to your wellbeing and peace of mind.

My body was deteriorating and at the time I didn't understand why. These were the 11 early warning signs pointing to my autoimmune disease.