I’ve already shared by 2017 Chronic Illness Gift Guide, but there are so many non material gifts that people with chronic illness really wish they could receive. 1. To be taken seriously Having a chronic illness is not only difficult physically, it’s difficult emotionally. Many people with chronic illness are accused of faking by their…Continue reading 5 gifts people with chronic pain really want this year
Category: Pain
2017 Chronic Illness Holiday Gift Guide
It’s time for another chronic illness gift guide. We’re heading into the holiday season, and as someone who can never remember when people ask me what I want for Christmas, I figured I would make a list (but not check it twice). This is a collection of my favorite chronic illness products, so hopefully, you…Continue reading 2017 Chronic Illness Holiday Gift Guide
5 tips for faking chronic illness (it’s just that easy)
Faking chronic illness is not nearly as easy as people think, it actually takes a lot of time and preparation. Before you undertake this project, here are a few tips to keep in mind. 1. Make sure you’re faking a real chronic illness Don’t pick a fake illness like Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, or Lyme Disease.…Continue reading 5 tips for faking chronic illness (it’s just that easy)
People with chronic pain did not cause the opioid epidemic
Chronic pain did not cause the opioid epidemic. So many people are uncomfortable with how often I address the “opioid epidemic” and how it hurts people with chronic pain. It’s just so easy to blame marginalized populations for complicated problems because they don’t have the resources to fight back. The myth of health as a…Continue reading People with chronic pain did not cause the opioid epidemic
How to find comfortable shoes when you live with chronic pain
Finding the right shoes for chronic pain feels like a futile mission. Last week I was going somewhere I needed to dress up for. After I chose what dress I’d wear (the most comfortable one of course) it came time to pick out the shoes. I debated between vanity and comfort. I have some really cute…Continue reading How to find comfortable shoes when you live with chronic pain
7 simple ways to distract yourself from pain
With the constant hysteria about the “opioid epidemic” getting treatment for chronic pain is getting more and more difficult. Often people in pain are accused of being drug seekers and told they just need to get over their pain. Of course, those of us who have experienced pain know that there are no easy answers.…Continue reading 7 simple ways to distract yourself from pain
What it’s like when pain never goes away
Some people are under the impression that pain is something that can be conquered. That if you just try hard enough you can beat it and live a normal life. So I thought I’d share a few snapshots from my life with chronic pain. After all, life with chronic pain is absolutely the best, and…Continue reading What it’s like when pain never goes away
What to wear when your clothing causes pain
When you’re living with chronic pain, every piece of clothing you wear has the potential to cause pain. One of the hallmarks of fibromyalgia and chronic pain is skin so sensitive that even the slightest touch causes pain. Many people can develop such hypersensitive skin that it’s difficult to find the right clothing to wear.…Continue reading What to wear when your clothing causes pain
What no one tells you about surviving a natural disaster with a chronic illness
No one ever told me how to live through a natural disaster with chronic illness. For those who don’t follow my Facebook page, I live in Texas on the gulf coast and we were just hit by a hurricane. It made landfall hundreds of miles away, but it caused a lot of rain and I…Continue reading What no one tells you about surviving a natural disaster with a chronic illness
Reducing stress and anxiety with Liberty Lixir CBD tincture
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