what to do when you're tired of always being in pain

What to do when you’re tired of being in pain

I’m tired of pain. I’ve been in a funk lately. There’s no particular reason why. Nothing especially bad has happened and nothing drastic has changed in my life, but I’ve been in a mood. I don’t want to do anything, and I just lack the motivation to get going. I’m not staying home and being…Continue reading What to do when you’re tired of being in pain

11 struggles only people with chronic pain will understand

11 struggles only people with chronic pain will understand

11 Struggles Only People with Chronic Pain Understand 1. Putting on long pants When your thoughts go like this: Can I lift my legs high enough? I’m so stiff I can barely move. How does anyone ever do this standing up? If I sit down on the floor to put them on will I be…Continue reading 11 struggles only people with chronic pain will understand

8 simple meal ideas for the chronically ill

8 simple meal ideas for the chronically ill

Nothing is harder than finding and cooking meals for the chronically ill. I’ve talked before about my favorite kitchen tools that I like to use, and I’ve even shared a few of my favorite kitchen tips, but I’ve had several requests for chronic illness-friendly recipes. These are not recipes that will fit a specific diet…Continue reading 8 simple meal ideas for the chronically ill

8 simple ways to distract yourself from pain

8 simple ways to temporarily distract yourself from chronic pain

Sometimes chronic pain just won’t go away and you need a way to distract yourself from it. Here are a few options that may bring you temporary relief: A relaxing salt bath A bath can be wonderfully relaxing, especially when you are in pain. I like to lock myself in the bathroom so no one…Continue reading 8 simple ways to temporarily distract yourself from chronic pain

the ultimate gift guide for mothers with fibromyalgia

The ultimate gift guide for mothers with Fibromyalgia

Mother’s Day means it’s time for gift ideas for mothers with Fibromyalgia. May is such a crazy month that it seems like Mother’s day always gets put on the back burner. Normally I get annoyed because my kids and my husband cook breakfast for me, and then leave the dishes for me to clean up…Continue reading The ultimate gift guide for mothers with Fibromyalgia

5 ways to make mornings with chronic illness easier

Getting out of bed every morning when you have a chronic illness can be a daunting task and we’d all love anything to make mornings with chronic illness easier. Healthy people often wake up at least feeling a little more rested than they did the night before, but when you have a chronic illness you…Continue reading 5 ways to make mornings with chronic illness easier

6 tips for making your room comfortable when you’re stuck in bed

There’s nothing worse than being sick and stuck in bed. You’d much rather be out and about doing things and living your life, but your chronic illness has other ideas. It can be hard not to get depressed, and while there are no easy answers, here are a few tips to help you out next…Continue reading 6 tips for making your room comfortable when you’re stuck in bed

People in pain are being forced off the opioids that control their pain, all in the name of addiction. The problem is that opioids are the one of the only medicines that actually control pain, most of the alternatives do not work and have horrible side effects.

People in pain want alternatives to opioids that work, but they don’t exist

No one in pain really enjoys being on opioids,  but there are no alternatives that provide effective pain control. Still, we’ve all heard of the “opioid epidemic” that is supposedly killing innocent people who were given pain pills after surgery and turned into addicts who then died horrible, early, and traumatic deaths. I’ve addressed this…Continue reading People in pain want alternatives to opioids that work, but they don’t exist

Courage Is Silent: The quiet strength of people with chronic illness

Having courage is an integral part of living a life with chronic illness, yet it’s often overlooked by healthy people.   Inspiration porn hides and misshapes the courage of people with chronic illness Inspiration porn is so ingrained in our society most people don’t even realize it. It’s something that people with disabilities and illnesses…Continue reading Courage Is Silent: The quiet strength of people with chronic illness

tips for moving when you have a chronic illness

Tips for moving when you have a chronic illness

Moving when you have a chronic illness is a nightmare. I’ve been taking the longest blogging break I’ve ever had since I started blogging in 2011.  At first, it was temporary until I got my ducks in a row for our planned move, but things got away from me pretty quickly and I found myself…Continue reading Tips for moving when you have a chronic illness