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
7 reasons summer is the worst
It’s that time again. Time for sun, sweat, and bugs. Time to run the AC nonstop while you close the blinds and pretend you live in a cave. Time for swollen hands and legs and increased pain levels. Ah, there’s nothing like the magic of summer. If you’re lucky enough to live in a climate…Continue reading 7 reasons summer is the worst
Celebrating the small victories with chronic illness
It’s important to celebrate the small victories with chronic illness. The past few months have been physically miserable for me. A bout with bronchitis turned into another one, and another one, and another one, and then strep throat, and then a sinus infection which has so far lasted 3 months (no end in sight, I’m…Continue reading Celebrating the small victories with chronic illness
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
6 tips for better sleep with chronic pain
Sleep with chronic pain is always a battle. For me, I deal with pain by distracting myself, but I get in trouble come nighttime when there are no more distractions. At night when I’m lying in bed, it’s quiet and I’m not doing anything so all I can focus on is how much my body hurts.…Continue reading 6 tips for better sleep with chronic pain
5 fascinating kitchen tips for cooking with fibromyalgia
When you have Fibromyalgia or any other chronic illness it’s really important to eat healthily, but cooking from scratch often seems like a daunting task. Some days it’s too tiring to stand, some days your hands are too stiff to cooperate, some days your pain levels are too high, and some days you are just…Continue reading 5 fascinating kitchen tips for cooking with fibromyalgia
What is the Hummingbird and how does it relieve pain?
I’m happy to review the Hummingbird for chronic pain. I’ve tried many different medical devices that aim to lessen Fibromyalgia pain. So far my favorite by far has been the Quell device, but now it may have some competition in the Hummingbird by Vital Motion. The Hummingbird is a non-invasive medical device that is designed…Continue reading What is the Hummingbird and how does it relieve pain?
7 surprising ways to exercise with chronic pain
When you live with chronic pain or Fibromyalgia all you hear is exercise exercise exercise. Because when just getting out of bed is accomplishment, of course you should go running because it will surely be good for you. This advice just won’t go away, so I’ve come up with a few things that I do…Continue reading 7 surprising ways to exercise with chronic pain
When you feel inadequate as a parent with chronic illness
Being a parent with chronic illness is what brought me to blogging. My days go like this: “Mom, can I have a play date?” The first thing my daughter says to me when she walks in the door from school. What I really want to say is: Hell no, it’s hard enough dealing with…Continue reading When you feel inadequate as a parent with chronic illness
9 things that help me cope with Fibromyalgia
This post contains affiliate links Everyone with Fibromyalgia is different, which is why we each end up cobbling together our own treatment plans. What works for one person doesn’t work for another, and so we are left with a lot of trial and error. After 7 years of illness I feel like I’ve tried just…Continue reading 9 things that help me cope with Fibromyalgia