Friday, 25 January 2019. Issue #146.
In this issue: Chronic illness takes up lots of energy, so spend it wisely. When your self-identity is all tied up with your career, due to expectations from society. Know when self-care means cancelling plans, and when it means getting out. Whilst pacing won’t prevent all flares, the energy conserved still helps. When untreated chronic pain leads to a lower quality of life, with ‘normal life’ out of sight. The emergence of anaesthesia pain specialist who manage fibromyalgia from a slightly different angle. The good qualities brought out from within you, when you live with chronic pain. Instead of wasting time on self-blame, you can spend that same energy on being a wonderful parent to your kids. People with chronic illnesses consume lots of strong meds every day, so eating well is of utmost importance. Sometimes you need to let the heavy things go, so you can pick better things up.
[Updated Post] "#Chronicillness is a monster consumer of #energy, leaving little to spare. Why waste it on unnecessary #thoughts and unchangeable circumstances": https://t.co/q2LQ6M46My #twittertuesday #inspirationalquotes #spoonie
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) January 21, 2019
“Fact is, we place a lot of our #selfidentity in what we do for a living because #society does as well. One of the first damn questions you ask someone to start a conversation”: https://t.co/iFj8IZEojl @nikki_albert #chronicillness #chroniclife #spoonie
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) January 23, 2019
“It is important to know when to cancel your plans to take care of yourself, and when seeing your #friends and having a change of scenery could help lift your spirits”: https://t.co/Rs5PaoModI @TheMightySite #chronicillness #painmanagement #chroniclife #spoonies
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) January 20, 2019
[Archives] "#Pacing. It won’t prevent all #flares but it will conserve my energy so that I’m less likely to flare from simply over-doing it": https://t.co/9KyWDjBuL5 @drunkitty2000 #spoonie #ChronicLife #SelfCare #fibromyalgia
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) January 22, 2019
“Mostly what #untreated #chronicpain means is a lower #qualityoflife, and that the pain usually wins in a fight. I’ve fought for eight years to keep as #normallife as possible, but a normal life is now out of view”: https://t.co/pzfRBLGGLf @chronicmom1 #chronicillness
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) January 17, 2019
“#Rheumatologists often become the main #physician to manage #fibromyalgia, but the emergence of #anesthesia #painspecialists in the past few years has added another group..who…manage pain from a slightly different point of view”: https://t.co/KZh8Qy4B7P @fortyoverlivin1
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) January 22, 2019
"while the pain is real and in my face daily, I think ME has made me a better person on the inside. I’m still me, but I’m more me. I give more, I love more, I appreciate more, I am more": https://t.co/db8BvvJEyS #chronicpain #chroniclife #dreams #spoonie #selfawareness
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) January 21, 2019
"You have the same ability to be a fabulous #parent as anyone else. Love yourself and move on. Stop wasting your time blaming yourself. You can spend that energy with your #kids instead": https://t.co/vkwn4763RR @seekhealthwell #parenting #spoonies #chronicillness
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) January 19, 2019
“#Eatwell. We are putting very strong meds into our bodies, so keep yourself well nourished. Eat regular meals. And stay well hydrated by drinking plenty of water”: https://t.co/slSVxcrs5z @DespitePainBlog #chronicillness #medications #chroniclife #spoonies
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) January 19, 2019
“Love it, so true. There comes a point where we need to put some baggage down no matter how #strong we are. Do this, so you can pick better things up. The only exception is light, because it is weightless”: https://t.co/TeynUh0BF0 #mindful #selfcare #spoonies #InspirationalQuotes pic.twitter.com/j5jCpyGAhI
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) January 20, 2019
*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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