A 2019 survey found that 20.4% of adults suffered chronic pain while 7.4% experienced high-impact chronic pain (which regularly limited work or life activities). These conditions were noted as among the common reasons grownups seek medical attention. Chronic pain and high-impact chronic pain are associated with poor mental health, opioid dependence, and reduced quality of […]
Read MoreEveryone loves getting Christmas cards, but the hunt for the most amazing and unique card packs can be overwhelming. This link will help you in finding the best card packs for you. Just open the link and find a variety of beautiful cards. We want our cards to feature designs that are smart, funny, and […]
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Ad-sponsored content Starting out as a freelancer can be tricky. You want to make sure that you are prepared for the challenges ahead of you; which can be doubly challenging when you also have a chronic illness. Finding work and clients, setting rates, managing projects, and more, all take time, work, and of course spoons! […]
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Starting out in a new city can be scary especially when you have a chronic illness. Whether you’re moving there temporarily for travel or making a permanent move due to family, a new job, or other personal circumstances; let’s take a look at how to get settled in and explore whilst living with a long-term […]
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This important piece is written by Katherine, who runs the blog thereluctantspoonie.com. When she is not blogging about chronic illness, she work in the sustainable development sector. We’ve also added a section ourselves about the amazing Black creatives in the spoonie community. This article is a brief introduction to the global issue of white privilege […]
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Yesterday, we shared our roundup of the best ways to keep busy during lockdown. and option to do so is by scrapbooking! AD-This post is completely our words but contains a sponsored mention to a great scrapbooking resource! Why scrapbooking is a great idea for those of us with a chronic illness. In an age […]
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Today we’re back with a new product review for fibromyalgia and an exclusive reader offer: get your own free bottle! AD-dSavannah George from dSavannahRambles tries out Herbal Mana’s topical spray that they specially formulated for fibromyalgia pain. This post is a sponsored review in collaboration with Herbal Mana and dSavannah’s opinion is 100% her own. […]
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With Valentine’s day around the corner, we asked our community of bloggers to share their favorite posts on all things dating. That’s your blog reading for this month sorted! 1.Dating with A Chronic Illness by Life’s A Polyp This inspiring piece by Jenny chronicles her return to the dating world after divorce and how to […]
Read MoreWe all have days where we are low on spoons and don’t have the energy to prepare and cook healthy meals. It would be all too easy to snack on junk food, but it is at times like these that it is even more important to eat healthy foods to build up your strength again. […]
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