*Note: I wrote this post two years ago and to be honest, I don’t really face any of these issues anymore, but only because I’ve been speaking up for myself with more ease as time goes by. People around me are also more aware since well…I bombard their feeds with such topics every day 😉 […]
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Friday, 19 April 2019. Issue #157. In this issue: Autoimmune disorders mimic so many symptoms that even doctors have difficulty telling them apart at times. Living with chronic illness is a constant education on coping mentally and physically. Gratitude may be a simple activity, but it trains your brain to seek positivity. Emilia Clarke’s commitment […]
*Note: This is a sponsored post. Having a family member with a chronic illness can be tough on all of you. It is especially tough on the main caregiver and it can be difficult to know how to act and what to do when the person who needs care is your relative. Sometimes we struggle […]
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*Note from A Chronic Voice: Julia is passionate about writing and contributes to various online publications. She aims to raise awareness on rare diseases and mental health, and we’re honoured to have her share her story with us here today. The stress of living with either chronic illness, permanent injury, or mental illness is one […]
Friday, 12 April 2019. Issue #156. In this issue: The weight of nothingness, of depression, is a heavy one to bear. Migraines can be extremely debilitating, yet are also very misunderstood. When our caregivers are used to seeing us in pain flares, even signs of Dengue Fever can appear deceptive. Rapid forced tapering of opioids […]
Before you begin: I encourage you to read this with an open mind, as these feelings are all part of the human experience. They will always exist no matter who or where you are; what I am trying to do is illustrate this humanity in every one of us. I hope to reach out to […]
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The Sudden Beginnings of Unwellness I rarely take pain meds for something as ‘trivial’ as joint aches. But I popped one that day as I had work to do the next day, and I needed all the energy a good night of sleep could provide. Don’t get me wrong, these aches aren’t trivial at all, […]
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Friday, 05 April 2019. Issue #155. In this issue: You don’t need to prove your self-worth by pushing yourself harder, especially when you have so much to deal with already. Retreat and surround yourself with supportive resources, so you can regenerate better. When you find a super comfortable piece of clothing, buy in bulk! It’s […]
CLICK HERE to submit your own entry, and to read about what others are up to as well! Tiring It’s been a tough year for me so far, especially in March. None of my monthly goals have been met, ironically due to ‘normal people’ sicknesses, i.e. bronchitis and dengue fever. I’ve mostly been bed bound, […]
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The first quarter of the year is upon us, and I feel like I can’t catch my breath! I’ve been sick since January, so it feels like time hasn’t moved since then. I hope that your year has been better than mine so far? You can find the writing prompts for April below. I and […]
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Friday, 29 March 2019. Issue #154. In this issue: Even optimists get tired when the fight never relents. When the damaging psychological side effects of steroids are brushed aside as unimportant, compared to the physical symptoms. When unbearable pain becomes your normal. When Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is poorly misunderstood, and even deemed as attention […]
