Getting a thoughtful and useful gift for your loved ones can be a challenge, and even more so if they’re dealing with a chronic illness! You might be wondering what to get someone who is dealing with debilitating symptoms, well, wonder no more! I’ve created a list of my favorite supportive gift ideas, to provide comfort all year long!
Read MorePart 3 of my research, experience, and opinion around the Covid-19 vaccine and chronic Lyme disease., and the resources I used to learn about the booster. This is not medical advice, nor is it a political statement. I am simply sharing my research and thought processes around how I made this personal health decision.
Read MoreThis week I'm exploring friendships with Lyme disease, why losing friends to chronic illness is so common. Pretty much everyone I speak to in the Lyme and chronic illness community has similar experiences. Chronic illness of any kind has a major impact on friendships and relationships of all sorts, and the question people raise is - why? Why are seemingly solid friendships so easily wiped away in the throes of chronic illness?
In this week's video, I explore the theories as to why so many lose friends to chronic illness.
It is difficult for a healthy person to imagine how depleting these seemingly simple tasks can feel. Society’s version of self-care usually involves manicures, hair salons, spas, and activities that are completely out of reach for those with chronic illness.
The kicker is when we’re battling chronic illness, feeling overwhelmed or depleted we need self-care the most!
So, in this blog post, I explore a few ways to practice self-care for those times when you’re in pain, sick, exhausted, and stuck in bed.
Read MoreBefore my illness, I had a tight-knit group of friends that I considered my “ride or dies.” As my illness began to take over my life, I was scared and spiraling into desperation. As I began to share my struggles, I also began to lose lifelong friendships in a painful and surprisingly fast way.
Losing friends due to chronic illness is common and painful while in the throes of adjusting to new limits, isolation, and fear. In this blog post, I explore how to avoid losing relationships and how to cope when you do.
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