May was a somewhat trying month for me, as Lupus struck again from an escalation of sleepless nights. It was a severe reminder on the importance of sleep, and to treat rest time as sacred. My entire wellness and being depends on it. A lack of quality rest results in the ruination of all else […]
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*Note: I am not a doctor. This article is based on my personal experiences as a patient, and research from medical journals and resources that are reliable as far as I know. Nothing should be substituted for medical advice. Everyone is different, so please consult your own doctor before changing or adding new treatment protocols. […]
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Saturday, 26 May 2018. Issue #111. In this issue: Thoughtful gifts for a friend in need can include services, such running errands. That guilty feeling when you can’t contribute equally to a relationship. Celebrities may have more resources, but it doesn’t mean that they’re in less pain, or deserve less empathy. Ways to reduce stress, […]
A Surprising Thought During a Floral Workshop Recently, I attended a floral workshop as part of a good friend’s hen’s party. Such classes aren’t that cheap, so in a way I was glad to finally have an ‘excuse’ to go for one without feeling guilty 😉 (P.s. I understand why they’re charged at those rates, […]
*Note: This is a sponsored post. It’s estimated that approximately 76.2 million Americans suffer from chronic pain in some or other way. That’s about twenty five percent of the total population of the United States if you take a closer look at the numbers, which is a very significant percentage. We can define chronic pain […]
*Note from A Chronic Voice: The term ‘PTSD’ is often associated with war veterans, yet trauma can stem from many other life circumstances as well. This includes things like accidents, childhood abuse, chronic pain, and other stressful situations. Some of the signs of PTSD are suicidal thoughts, insomnia, and recurrent flashbacks of the life-changing moment. […]
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Saturday, 19 May 2018. Issue #110. In this issue: Life encompasses all ways of living; you don’t have to tie yourself down to a narrow frame of ‘strength’. Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up, but focussing on what you can rather than what you can’t do. How many spoonies would like for society to treat them […]
Whether you suffer from fibromyalgia, you have arthritis, or you have any other ailment that causes chronic pain, you probably spend more time tossing and turning at night than you do sleeping. The pain makes it hard to get into a comfortable position so that you can fall asleep. And even if you do finally […]
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*Note: This post was first published on prohealth.com, and is republished here with permission from the editors. When Inspiration Becomes the Standard We often tell ourselves or others to ‘be strong’ or to ‘be brave’. Instead of instilling inspiration, these statements can sometimes provoke the opposite effect. It becomes another standard we have to meet, […]
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Saturday, 12 May 2018. Issue #109. In this issue: Many spoonies manage to hide their pains really well, to the point where we can’t even identify each other! The importance of being your own biggest health advocate, and holding onto hope. Showing gratitude to our mothers, who never fail to show up despite feelings or […]
Life’s Ultimate Superheroes There’s no need to state the obvious I suppose, but many mothers are the ultimate superheroes in everyday life. They’re the ones who show up when things get rough, and showing up once is the easiest part! Unlike the movies where superheroes calm calamities in an instant, real life problems require steadfast […]
