Monday, 02 March 2020. Issue #202.
In this issue: Self-care isn’t indulgent; neglecting it leads to deterioration of mental health and more. Sometimes the pain feels like forever, but take one breath in and out, and survive. Little love letters and guideposts for those days when it gets too dark. The loss of a passion can be difficult; grieve it, then try to embrace a new passion after. When you have all the motivation in the world, but your body just says no. The measles is more contagious than COVID-19, with a transmission rate of up to 90% for those who are non-immune. Working on unresolved feelings and healing emotional stress will help your physical health, too. It can be difficult to pace, as often when your body complains it’s already too late. Conversations about the impact of Multiple Sclerosis with mum and dad. Using sativa strains for nerve pain, and indica strains for muscle relaxation and sleep.
“For years I viewed #selfcare as something indulgent and inaccessible to me. But neglecting self-care only added to the deterioration of my #mentalhealth”: https://t.co/2fL47PYzPC @JourneyFog #SelfAwareness #ChronicIllness #PainManagement
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) February 25, 2020
"This was something I learned in my moments of unbearable pain, too. Sometimes that's all you can do to #survive. One #breath in and one breath out. It may feel like eternity, but one breath in and out. #Yougotthis": https://t.co/b5QiOfjM82 #ChronicPain #MentalHealthMatters pic.twitter.com/h7KqqDEink
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) February 23, 2020
Little love letters and guideposts for those days when it gets a little too dark ♥️ Click to read the post: https://t.co/KJ6CvZGFnE #reminders #ChronicIllness #depression #ChronicPain #MondayBlogs pic.twitter.com/JV1BDLF1Sv
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) February 24, 2020
"The thing which used to move you may be something you can’t do anymore. Grieve it…But then, try to find something else which stirs your soul and jump in full force": https://t.co/FYDEfGF4Oy @CallieDixon #grief #SelfWorth #disability #ChronicPain #InvisibleIllness
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) February 22, 2020
“They assume I lack the #motivation to just ‘push through’ the pain and exhaustion. The truth is; I have all the motivation in the world, but I live in a body that is not able": https://t.co/0M7AbXzAiI @JourneyFog #ChronicPain #ChronicFatigue #awareness #MentalIllness
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) February 22, 2020
"The #measles is also more #contagious than the current #coronavirus, with a transmission rate of up to 90% for those who are non-immune": https://t.co/0YzUaOj41h #immunity #vaccinate
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) February 26, 2020
“#Emotional #stress takes a great toll on our physical #health. If you have unresolved feelings..I implore you to do the work necessary to take them on. You’ll not only find greater #peace of mind, but better overall health and satisfaction”: https://t.co/9rJCPLxk5N @TheZebraPit
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) February 22, 2020
“I often speak about listening to your #body, but this can also be a problem because by the time your body starts complaining, it's already too late”: https://t.co/6fTmsak3Jg @ChronicHopeful #ChronicPain #SelfAwareness #SelfCare #StressManagement #spoonies
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) February 24, 2020
“#Dad: I’m extremely proud of u, cos not only is this (#blogging) helping u, yr helping so many others..I wish you’d stop using the F word every 3rd sentence, I can’t show this to anybody at church": https://t.co/HElj5a0kC6 @tripping_onair #ChronicLife #MS #spoonie
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) February 25, 2020
“I personally find that #Sativa strains help best with #nervepain and #Indica strains are best for muscle #relaxation and #sleep": https://t.co/823Vpok5vG @TheDisabledDiva #CBDOil
— A Chronic Voice (@AChVoice) February 27, 2020
*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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