I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company. I’ve long been interested in trying a CBD tincture but haven’t had the chance until…Continue reading Reducing stress and anxiety with Liberty Lixir CBD tincture
Category: Mental Health
5 ways to combat your fatigue
Combatting your fatigue. Sounds like you’re in a war, and sometimes you are (with your body). Fatigue is one of the most difficult symptoms people with chronic illness deal with. There’s no magic cure, no pill you can take, and no easy treatment. Fatigue is hard to understand which is why many doctors do not…Continue reading 5 ways to combat your fatigue
To the person with chronic illness who feels invisible
I know it feels like no one thinks about you and that you’re invisible because of your chronic illness. I know it feels like no one cares or even notices when your illness forces you to disappear for a while. I know you carry a heavy burden that no one else sees. You carry the…Continue reading To the person with chronic illness who feels invisible
The disgusting treatment of people taking opioids for chronic pain
It’s past time to end the disgusting treatment of people taking opioids for chronic pain. Note: If you don’t like satire proceed at your own risk Dear chronic pain patients, In the last few years, it’s come to the attention of the media, politicians, and society that people who take opioids for chronic pain…Continue reading The disgusting treatment of people taking opioids for chronic pain
Reduce anxiety and stress with Thync Relax Pro
I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company. When you have a chronic illness sleep is never easy. Whether it’s because…Continue reading Reduce anxiety and stress with Thync Relax Pro
The side effects of chronic pain no one talks about
There are severe side effects to long-term chronic pain. However, because of the recent hysteria about the “opioid epidemic” there have been some discussions by doctors and the CDC about how patients in chronic pain just should accept their pain. They suggest people with chronic pain use “nonpharmacologic therapy” such as massage, physical therapy, etc.…Continue reading The side effects of chronic pain no one talks about
5 ways chronic illness makes you awesome
No one who knows me in real life would ever call me an optimist. I consider myself a realist which means if something is positive, yay! However, I’m not going to pretend something is awesome when it’s not. This is why I tend to shy away from “my illness is totally empowering” “my life is…Continue reading 5 ways chronic illness makes you awesome
I’m not faking being sick, I’m faking being well
As someone with a disability, I’m not faking sick, I’m faking being well. I was reminded of this the other day when I received the strangest compliment. I was told that I am a professional organizer when it comes to my illness. It was pointed out to me that I put a lot of mental effort…Continue reading I’m not faking being sick, I’m faking being well
The ultimate gift guide for mothers with chronic illness
Mothers Day with chronic illness, not my favorite thing. Mother’s day is coming up in a few weeks and full disclosure, I hate it. My husband and children typically cook up a good breakfast, but more often than not I end up having to clean up the giant mess they made which makes me dwell…Continue reading The ultimate gift guide for mothers with chronic illness
5 tips for finding motivation with chronic illness
It’s one of those high pain, low energy days and you just can’t motivate yourself to do much of anything. You feel the weight of your illness crashing down on you and you just want to hide from everything and everyone, so what do you do? If you’re like me sometimes you let the weight…Continue reading 5 tips for finding motivation with chronic illness