Self-care isn't a luxury but a necessity when you live with chronic illness and chronic pain. Get pacing tips, mental health inspiration and other boosts in this section.
This post is part of a series on my recovery journey from a spontaneous bilateral patellar tendon rupture, which left me bed bound for nearly a year. In this article, I will share some uplifting activities to do while recovering in bed. You can also find more tips, resources and
A Note from A Chronic Voice
I’d like to thank Chloe of “Nyxie’s Nook” for these 365 mindfulness journaling prompts for self-improvement. Journaling is a fantastic activity and tool to help unlock pieces of your heart, mind and soul that are ‘stuck’, so to speak. I personally use
We haven't had a guest blogger in a while, so I'm happy to have Lydia with us today! Lydia lives with chronic migraine, Fibromyalgia and C-PTSD. Today she shares with us her tips on setting healthy boundaries in all sorts of relationships, when you live with
*Note: This article was originally written for my monthly linkups, which I've archived as it was taking too much out of me. However, I've kept most of the posts written as I realise it's much like a diary with memories that make me nostalgic
This article explores the 7 dimensions of wellness and how we can use them to improve our quality of life despite chronic pain. Those who live with chronic pain know all too well that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to pain management. Even those who live with the same chronic
Wait...What Did I Just Think?
I woke up feeling like crap. One of those depressive days that arrive unannounced, bringing joint aches and other chronic pain friends along with it. “Today is a bad day”, was the very first thought that surfaced in my mind. Quite the positive thinker,
Sleep has a Huge Impact on Our Quality of Life
Every individual’s rest and sleep requirements differ. A healthy person’s body is able to handle a bigger blow of stress, and recover with less consequences. People with chronic illnesses on the other hand, learn to pay constant attention
An Introduction to Thich Nhat Hanh’s Books on Mindfulness
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
Self-Reminders for Those Bad Days When I Feel Defeated by Depression or Chronic Pain
Some reflections I had whilst writing the post, “Why Your Beauty Never Left You”. I'm not here to dispense advice, because god knows I'm struggling to get my own life in order!
I’m sure you’ve noticed the commodities of love mushrooming around us at an alarming speed. Yes, Valentine’s Day is coming right up ;) Amidst all the expressions of romantic love, I’d like to take some time to honour the bond I have with my body. It’s
*Disclaimer: This “Stress Less” course review is sponsored by Amanda Pratt of “Imagine Life Therapy”. This article is meant for educational purposes, and is based on my personal experiences as a patient. I am not a doctor, and nothing in this article should be substituted for medical advice. Please consult
Ancient Communities vs Modern Day Independence
Independence is a much revered trait in the modern world. But total independence is a bunch of bullshit. To be completely independent is to live in a bubble in which you’d die within minutes.
To be alive is to be dependent; every living
