Friday, 14 December 2018. Issue #140.
In this issue: Tips from real people, for coping with cold and winter. Showing some empathy, providing a listening ear, and other tips for being a better friend. Insight for colleagues on the fluctuation of good and bad days. The wish to try medical marijuana for pain relief, apart from other permitted alternative therapies. The huge neurological impact of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The ultimate desire behind every wish list – a better quality of life. The frustrating need to rest, to rest yet more. Dealing with chronic disappointments, which can feel like the last straw. The unwanted life lesson of learning how to ask for help. Tips from an integrative-neurologist on coping with daily headaches or migraines.
“because so many people have to deal with #winter I reached out to some of my readers for advice and went far back into my #cold northern childhood memories to provide me with some inspiration”: https://t.co/t7UUwi0QWp @chronicmom1 #PainManagement #SelfCare #ChronicPain
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 9, 2018
[New Post] "It’s difficult to put yourself in their shoes, and I wouldn’t expect that of anyone. But showing some #empathy is possible, and providing a #listeningear is always appreciated": https://t.co/UAiHuJYpso #guestpost #spoonie #chronicillness
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 12, 2018
“I have good days and bad days. If I’m having a good day, it doesn’t mean I’m cured or ‘faking it on the bad days’”: https://t.co/bW8mzM8gPL @blog_fibro #fibromyalgia #coworkers #working #invisibleillness #awareness
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 7, 2018
"I don’t see how it’s any more harmful to try #medicalmarijuana, compared to other types of #painkillers or alternative therapies that are permitted here. Apart from pain, it may even be helpful for my #seizures": https://t.co/Orf2JdL7J1 #chronicpain #invisibleillness
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 7, 2018
[Archives] "That sounds like a mouthful but what does it really mean? To me, it’s meant a whole lot. In particular, the #neurological component is a real kicker. That’s where M.E. really has tripped me up": https://t.co/OGASA2Wysi @lisaalioto #mecfs #pwme #chronicPain #spoonie
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 12, 2018
[Updated Post] "I could probably conclude that the ultimate desire behind every wish list is a better #qualityoflife, whatever that means to each of us": https://t.co/uovSo8jH1e #giftideas #spoonie #chronicillness #twittertuesday
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 10, 2018
“I rest to do things. I rest after things & I certainly take a good long lay down & nap twice a day…So much #resting my #fibromyalgia is flaring up. But I need it right now and I have accepted that fact”: https://t.co/uFealeZjEt @Nikki_Albert #spoonie #chronicpain #linky
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 7, 2018
“While no one is immune from #disappointments, when you live with a #chronicdisease they can sometimes feel like the absolute last straw”: https://t.co/SkApQHs5B5 @Med_Musings #chroniclife #chronicpain #spoonies
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 11, 2018
“I learned to ask for help. This is not something most of us want to have to learn": https://t.co/0hnwrbgBRY #lifelesson #chronicillness #spoonies #selfcare #support
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 8, 2018
“I've been working with an integrative -neurologist to get a handle on my #headaches…here are the 7 suggestions she had”: https://t.co/hNVP881iUS @MigraineSavvy #painrelief #painmanagement #migraines #chronicpain
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) December 8, 2018
*Note: This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on each person’s individual experiences and circumstances. It is not to be substituted for medical advice. Please consult your own doctor before changing or adding new treatment protocols.
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