Friday, 28 September 2018. Issue #129.
In this issue: The struggle is real, when it comes to pacing and rationing your daily energy supply. Travelling with chronic illnesses can be tricky and worrisome, and tips to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip. September likes, including the most delicious ‘healthy’ ice cream. The importance of advocating for yourself, as not even loved ones know what you’re really feeling. Using our current ‘disabled’ state to inspire life within those who are in pain around us. A hate affair with insomnia, and its many possible root causes. Invisible illnesses can be so invisible, that even spoonies are unable to recognise each other on sight. Celebrating an entire year of daily gratitude, and how it has helped with chronic pain.
“People will see us carrying out tasks and assume we are ok, but they don’t see the consequences of our actions”: https://t.co/aK19vTx6cO @JourneyFog #spoonieproblems #mecfs #pwme #invisibleillness #pacing
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) September 21, 2018
[Archives] "Travelling with #chronicillnesses can be a tricky & worrisome endeavour…I will list down the most important things I do to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip": https://t.co/oPPgzA4fe1 #invisibleillness #spoonie #mentalhealth #travelguide
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) September 27, 2018
[New Post] "I bought this because it was on sale & I wanted to see what a vegan, #glutenfree, #dairyfree, non-GMO, etc #icecream would taste like…I liked it so much I finished the entire tub on my own in a week (ahem)": https://t.co/8CeYAkALtO #chroniclife #chronicblogs
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) September 23, 2018
"Even people close to you can sometimes forget you’re #disabled if you don’t advocate for yourself": https://t.co/TdUTgAbaX0 @PillPack #selfadvocacy #disability #society #spoonie
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) September 21, 2018
[Archives] "We might as well use our current state to #inspire life within those who are #hurting around us": https://t.co/oAqrm7sWY5 #advocacy #spoonie #chronicpain
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) September 25, 2018
“I hate having #insomnia. I don’t know if it’s #Fibromyalgia induced, or if it’s because of my #sleepapnea or if it’s because of the #medications I take, but I haven’t slept for more than 2-3 hours a night in over 5 years now”: https://t.co/6b3jMVCVOW @PamJessen #spoonieproblems
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) September 24, 2018
"I only found out that a number of my colleagues and friends also live with #chronicillnesses only after I started my blog! It’s surprising how we can become invisible even amongst ourselves": https://t.co/ZfVT4JHxPf #invisibleillness #spoonies #healthcare #people
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) September 25, 2018
“It reminds me to take stock of the good things that happen. When living with a #chronicillness, like #MECFS, we often feel like we don’t ‘achieve’ much”: https://t.co/IuiIqiIsyF @Not_Just_Tired #spoonies #gratitude #chroniclife
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) September 26, 2018
“So while the recipes and tips you will see this week are undoubtedly important, for me, the only way to truly #loveyourgut is to not dismiss it- and make sure you receive a proper #diagnosis”: https://t.co/JaRqEm24kO @jennafarmeruk #crohns #IBS #IBD
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) September 25, 2018
“When my pain is severe, I sometimes feel #anger. There are other times that I feel numb, just wanting it to be over. The times that I deal with pain the best are when I can experience #thankfulness”: https://t.co/GfZLKRaezR @Lasehrman #gratitude #chronicpain #spoonielife
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) September 26, 2018
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Thanks for sharing 🙂