Friday, 08 March 2019. Issue #152.
In this issue: Pain is a harsh teacher. Feeling peace and joy by being out in nature, even for a short while. How to balance exercise and chronic pain on a regular basis. How chronic illness tiredness is different from ‘regular tiredness’. Selma Blair at the Oscars – in pain, elegant, and shining a spotlight on MS to a worldwide audience. There are over 400 compounds in the cannabis plant; CBD is just one of them. People need to mind their own business regarding other people’s pregnancy or fertility plans. Tips to reduce the isolation and loneliness that comes with chronic illness. Did you know that ‘arthritis’ is actually an umbrella term for over 100 types of joint pain and inflammation?
[New Post] "#Pain is a harsh teacher. It humbles you. It dunks your head into a pool of piss & forces you to ponder #life’s big questions as you drown. Then it pulls you up for a breath of air, before repeating the process": https://t.co/9jAWsWIehG #prompts #ego #chronicillness
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) February 28, 2019
“I couldn’t sit outside for long as I needed “proper” rest, but in that moment I felt my #emotions begin to settle, which in turn brought #peace, followed by feelings of joy”: https://t.co/zQ4afXGDjv #joyinspring #spoonies #gratitude
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) March 4, 2019
“adopting an attitude of ‘I plan to #exercise today if my pain & energy levels allow’ has helped me keep it at the forefront of my mind so I don’t forget..but allows me to avoid #guilt if I don’t do it”: https://t.co/Id6UHa8CIS @HopeReclaiming #fibrohacks #spoonie #chronicillness
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) February 28, 2019
“So, how is #chronicillness tiredness different than ‘regular tiredness?’”: https://t.co/6m0RtCMc5o @TheMightySite #chronicfatigue #fatigue #spoonies #awareness
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) March 3, 2019
“It shows pain and persistence. Caution and class. It shows what many of us have to handle each day. And @SelmaBlair showed an #audience of millions how to do it”: https://t.co/mXQJ7x1SAj @TheMSWire #selmablair #spoonie #chronicpain #disability
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) March 6, 2019
“It is important to note that there are over 400 compounds within the #cannabis plant, not just #CBD alone, and they all have specific beneficial properties”: https://t.co/9z8SGERODc @JourneyFog #medicalresearch #chronicpain #painrelief
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) March 5, 2019
“People really need to mind their own business regarding #fertility and #pregnancies in general”: https://t.co/nDQOI3vZs6 @metraux_julia @WeAreTheTempest #chronicillness #vasculitis #WomensHealth
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) March 3, 2019
“Perhaps sometimes you could go, but under the proviso to stay for only an hour or so. It means you are out mixing with people, having fun and making memories”: https://t.co/mdcamJBBVw @DespitePainBlog #chroniclife #chronicillness #spoonies #mentalhealth #isolation
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) March 3, 2019
“There is no one true form of #arthritis, it is an umbrella term for the 100+ types of #jointpain and #inflammation known as arthritis”: https://t.co/JWGrEGhan6 @chroniceileen #chronicpain #chronicillness
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) March 2, 2019
[Archives] "Chronic #UTI sufferers commonly report #triggers that ‘wake’ the #bacteria include sexual intercourse..gynaecological procedures, vigorous exercises…stress, bowel movements, alcohol & some foods": https://t.co/GqP6jVOPAr @ChronicUTIAus #chronicIllness #chronicPain
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) March 1, 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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I loved seeing Selma Blair at the Oscars being open about her chronic illness and rocking her cane.
Couldn’t agree more! Celebs have a special power of being a platform unto themselves. Definitely powerful too.