What Got Me Curious About Flotation Therapy Flotation therapy has been within my interest radar for quite some time. Reviews from other chronic illness bloggers keep popping up on my social media feeds, and they are all positive. Most of these bloggers are caucasian women with fibromyalgia, however. There’s even an entire research project dedicated […]
Saturday, 17 Jun 2017. Issue #62. In this edition: Dealing with the chronic illness cards we’ve been dealt with in life. Choosing to deal with and fight the pain of mental abuse after 22 years. Impossibility is merely a riddle. The frustration of proving her CRPS (chronic regional pain syndrome) is real. Our current mental […]
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What is your blogging process like? What tools do you use to increase the efficiency or quality of your posts? I’d like to share my list, and hope you find something that helps you out! I use these on a daily or weekly basis, and have also included a few new apps that look promising. […]
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Saturday, 10 Jun 2017. Issue #61. In this edition: How trying to avoid stress can cause more stress. The correlation between Stockholm Syndrome and mental health. A collection of inspirational posts from those with chronic illnesses. Quotes on happiness and life lessons. A much-needed reminder on how illness can take away your control, but not […]
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Thich Nhat Hanh’s writings on mindfulness and peace are popular worldwide due to their simplicity. “How to Relax” is one of the many books in his “Mindfulness Essentials” series. There is also “How to Sit”, “How to Eat”, “How to Love” and more. Today’s review focusses on “How to Relax”, a book you can absorb […]
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Saturday, 3 Jun 2017. Issue #60. In this edition: Spoonies share their favourite things to do while stuck in bed with pain. Insight into how a ‘good day’ with chronic illness works. Gorgeous illustration – “I miss being fabulous”. 30 very relatable things about living with fibromyalgia. Happiness is an inside job. Pacing and moderating […]
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Theme: Simple Pleasures I Can Enjoy While Stuck in Bed with Pain Question: It’s no fun being stuck in bed all day with pain that never really leaves. Your brain is too foggy to do anything productive, which is so frustrating. Yet life isn’t black and white; happiness can co-exist with agony. In the darkest […]
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Saturday, 27 May 2017. Issue #59. In this edition: Short stories on the eternal search for health and happiness. Working towards body positivity means to work towards health. Pacing and knowledge you need to know for managing fibromyalgia. Amazing nature pain distraction – pufferfish the precision artist. My list of favourite household products. Benefits of […]
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Saturday, 20 May 2017. Issue #58. In this edition: Photo evidence of invisible illness. The delayed reaction to fatigue in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Drawings of boring self-care. Eight superb tips for getting your doctor to listen to you. It’s always possible to be kind. An invisible disability is still disabling. The 25 profile points of […]
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Saturday, 13 May 2017. Issue #57. In this edition: What other spoonies do to motivate themselves out of depression. Anxiety and the fear of being ridiculed. Don’t forget your talents, share them! Why we need an awareness month for fibromyalgia, lyme and ME/CFS. Five great tips for cooking with chronic pain. A review of health […]
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Theme: Things I Find Beautiful in My Everyday Life Despite the Pain Question: Living in pain can be difficult, and it’s easy to fall into despair. We start to think that the world is a dark and ugly place, yet it can be so beautiful at the same time. What are some things that you […]
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I received a free license for Write, an exciting new writing app on the market! Let’s see how it can improve your writing process with this honest review. PROS Font and Background Settings There is a nice selection of font types and sizes to suit your preferences and needs. I love that the settings apply […]
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Saturday, 06 May 2017. Issue #56. In this edition: 5 signs you’re stronger than you think. Celebrating victories on her 30th birthday. Anxiety in disguise – you’ve survived way worse. The need to treat mental illness with equal importance. Thoughts on success as a human being, from a house moving experience. Home remedies you can […]
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Theme: Secret Motivation Tips for When You’re Unmotivated Question: We all have those days where we aren’t motivated to do anything. Everything becomes labourious, and we just want to lie in bed and stare at the wall. What is your best method of dealing with this? How do you get yourself up and going again? […]
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I’m excited to present you with an expansion to our regular mailing list! On top of the latest updates from us, there is a new curation of hot topics around the web for your reading pleasure! I subscribe to a few of these curated lists myself (I’d recommend 6 Degrees of BBC and Postanly), and […]
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