A Note from A Chronic Voice: It’s a privilege to have Sam Rose as the first contributor on this blog! So many of her points resonate with me, although I have different illnesses. One thing I have come to realise about modern society as a whole, is how black and white our thinking is. You […]
Thank you to Reclaiming Hope for tagging me. I’m recovering from an ovarian cyst rupture that couldn’t stop bleeding due to blood thinners, and this was the perfect kind of thing to do while in bed 😉 What is the ‘Sunshine Blogger Award’? It is a nomination given to bloggers by bloggers. If someone nominates […]
What Got Me Curious About Flotation Therapy Flotation therapy has been within my interest radar for quite some time. Reviews from other chronic illness bloggers keep popping up on my social media feeds, and they are all positive. Most of these bloggers are caucasian women with fibromyalgia, however. There’s even an entire research project dedicated […]
What is your blogging process like? What tools do you use to increase the efficiency or quality of your posts? I’d like to share my list, and hope you find something that helps you out! I use these on a daily or weekly basis, and have also included a few new apps that look promising. […]
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Theme: Simple Pleasures I Can Enjoy While Stuck in Bed with Pain Question: It’s no fun being stuck in bed all day with pain that never really leaves. Your brain is too foggy to do anything productive, which is so frustrating. Yet life isn’t black and white; happiness can co-exist with agony. In the darkest […]
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*Notice Before Proceeding: Images of blood, needles and flesh. Don’t worry, not that gruesome 😉 Chronic illnesses are frustrating because they’re invisible. We look healthy yet the pain under our skin can be excruciating. But is pain ever fully invisible? Painkillers can help mask the evidence, but for those with chronic pain, they provide minimal […]
Travelling is one of my favourite things to do, as I’m sure it is for many of us! We travel for various reasons, and find pleasure in different things. The everyday lives of people fascinate me, simply because it isn’t the same normal as back home. I enjoy the stimulation from new environments and languages, […]
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This question pops up on my Quora feed every so often: “Would you date or marry a person with chronic illness?” So I thought I’d address it once and for all, by first asking – would I, as someone with chronic illnesses, date or marry a healthy person? I have been fortunate enough to date […]
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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. The type of depression and anxiety […]
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A Note from A Chronic Voice: It’s a privilege to have Sam Rose as the first contributor on this blog! So many of her points resonate with me, although I have different illnesses. One thing I have come to realise about modern society as a whole, is how black and white our thinking is. You […]
Saturday, 15 Jul 2017. Issue #66. In this edition: A rough guide to your stomach pain locations. Everything in life is a matter of perspective. Cracked, but still standing. What people do to distract themselves while stuck in bed with pain. Some ponderings on the meaning of ‘grit’. Addressing opioid addiction, but ignoring the underlying […]
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Welcome to Adult Life I entered my adult years in turmoil no thanks to Lupus. At 20 I developed epilepsy, then leukopenia, crippling arthritis pains and endometrial polyps in the years to follow. Some of these were a direct result of my illnesses, and others were side effects of medications taken to control them. I […]
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About This Blog A Chronic Voice is a health, wellness and chronic illness blog. I write most of the content here, but I welcome guest posts too. Do read some of the ‘Published’ posts, to get a feel of the tone and type of content preferred here. If you have a great idea that you […]
Saturday, 08 Jul 2017. Issue #65. In this edition: Passing on the ‘Sunshine Blogger Award’. Nurture your soul through art. 10 most painful conditions. Share your tips in ‘Project Chronic Wisdom’. Seven things people with fibromyalgia are tired of hearing. Adapting to life’s curveballs. A review on Quell, wearable relief that’s great for nerve pain. […]
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Thank you to Reclaiming Hope for tagging me. I’m recovering from an ovarian cyst rupture that couldn’t stop bleeding due to blood thinners, and this was the perfect kind of thing to do while in bed 😉 What is the ‘Sunshine Blogger Award’? It is a nomination given to bloggers by bloggers. If someone nominates […]
Saturday, 01 Jul 2017. Issue #64. In this edition: 30 pieces of excellent insight into life with POTS. Five great tips on how to survive disability. A parenting secret on how to have a good day with your kid, from a spoonie mama. Sometimes not getting what we want is a blessing in disguise. My […]
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Saturday, 24 Jun 2017. Issue #63. In this edition: Trying flotation therapy for chronic pain relief. Happiness starts right at home in our hearts. Tips for managing PoTs this summer season. I can give some more, despite whatever I feel. Going on a seaside vacation with migraines. Nine ways to manage chronic pain and self-care. […]
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What Got Me Curious About Flotation Therapy Flotation therapy has been within my interest radar for quite some time. Reviews from other chronic illness bloggers keep popping up on my social media feeds, and they are all positive. Most of these bloggers are caucasian women with fibromyalgia, however. There’s even an entire research project dedicated […]
Saturday, 17 Jun 2017. Issue #62. In this edition: Dealing with the chronic illness cards we’ve been dealt with in life. Choosing to deal with and fight the pain of mental abuse after 22 years. Impossibility is merely a riddle. The frustration of proving her CRPS (chronic regional pain syndrome) is real. Our current mental […]
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What is your blogging process like? What tools do you use to increase the efficiency or quality of your posts? I’d like to share my list, and hope you find something that helps you out! I use these on a daily or weekly basis, and have also included a few new apps that look promising. […]
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Saturday, 10 Jun 2017. Issue #61. In this edition: How trying to avoid stress can cause more stress. The correlation between Stockholm Syndrome and mental health. A collection of inspirational posts from those with chronic illnesses. Quotes on happiness and life lessons. A much-needed reminder on how illness can take away your control, but not […]
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Thich Nhat Hanh’s writings on mindfulness and peace are popular worldwide due to their simplicity. “How to Relax” is one of the many books in his “Mindfulness Essentials” series. There is also “How to Sit”, “How to Eat”, “How to Love” and more. Today’s review focusses on “How to Relax”, a book you can absorb […]
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This week’s short stories: Stepping back to re-examine our lifestyles, as there are many methods to the art of living. An exploration on the ‘before’ and ‘after’ of one’s identity, after a life-changing crisis. A new life goal on disciplining the judgmental mind, to allow for more space, opportunity and peace to flourish within. 22: […]
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Saturday, 3 Jun 2017. Issue #60. In this edition: Spoonies share their favourite things to do while stuck in bed with pain. Insight into how a ‘good day’ with chronic illness works. Gorgeous illustration – “I miss being fabulous”. 30 very relatable things about living with fibromyalgia. Happiness is an inside job. Pacing and moderating […]
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Theme: Simple Pleasures I Can Enjoy While Stuck in Bed with Pain Question: It’s no fun being stuck in bed all day with pain that never really leaves. Your brain is too foggy to do anything productive, which is so frustrating. Yet life isn’t black and white; happiness can co-exist with agony. In the darkest […]
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