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If I woke up well tomorrow
Tweet This week I thought I would do something different and talk about what I’d do if I woke up well tomorrow… Photo by Allef Vinicius on UnsplashImage description: a white woman with dark hair...
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It’s Samaritans Awareness Day 2024 and I have used this charity so many times over the years, so I wanted to shed some light on them. test test The post Samaritans Awareness Day appeared first on .
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Staying Cool with Chronic Illness
Staying cool with chronic illness is never easy, many of us struggle to regulate our temperatures which can lead to overheating. Added to that is the fact that many medications can affect how our...
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Dealing with ‘state of the world’ stress
Dealing with state of the world stress is something I have been struggling with over the last month or so. With elections, riots and the rise of the far right, it can be hard to stay grounded and...
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Making every day special
I have never been someone who believes in ‘saving things for best’, but especially after becoming sick I started to concentrate on making every day special. Mindfulness, and an attitude of gratitude...
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Myths and misconceptions about chronic illness
There are many myths and misconceptions about chronic illness, and they can really affect those of us who have them. Family, friends, and even medical professionals can treat us differently because of...
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Pain Awareness Month 2024
It is September which means it is pain awareness month 2024, and as I live with chronic pain it is only fitting for me to talk about. I am not alone in living with pain, and raising awareness of how...
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Reducing Tension When Living With Chronic Pain
Image credit Reducing stress and tension from your body when in pain isn’t as easy as it sounds. When you live with pain day in and day out, being able to relax becomes more difficult as you learn to...
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Reading every day with chronic illness
I love to read, it has been something I have loved since a child, curled up with my favourite teddy and a good book I would be happy for hours. But reading every day with chronic illness is not easy,...
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The frustrations of being a wheelchair user
I will be honest, the frustrations of being a wheelchair user are many and though some are individual, many are shared. So, I thought today I would spend a little time explaining about the different...
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Some Better Ways To Manage Anxiety
Anxiety is a very common mental health issue, and the kind that is going to affect all of us in some way at some point in our lives. If you are keen to make sure that you are looking after your own...
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Autumn makes me happy
I think everyone has a favourite season, whether it’s winter with Christmas and snow, or summer with the sunshine and days out. For me, it has always been Halloween season, autumn makes me happy, and...
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World mental health day 2024
This year the theme for world mental health day 2024, is workplace burnout, and I am sure you are wondering what I could know about that! I have been unable to work for over twenty years, but I tried...
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Money and mental health
Most of us know that money and mental health go hand in hand, but being forced to live on benefits is not seen with such compassion. People assume that benefits are easy to get and once you have them,...
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Invisible Disabilities week 2024
It is Invisible Disabilities week 2024, and once again I feel the need to talk about how we shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover. Too often medical professionals and the public see us on social media...
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4 Cornerstones Of Motivation In The Modern World
Motivation is the driving force that fuels human achievement, creativity, and growth. In our fast-paced, highly connected world, maintaining motivation has become both essential and challenging. With...
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Easy hobbies to try this winter
Every season I find myself wanting to really step into it with a plan and an idea of what I want to achieve. I am not someone who likes to just sit around and watch TV without having something to do...
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Mindfully Coping with Grief
Today I thought we would have a chat about mindfully coping with grief, as it is something I am currently experiencing. Many of us struggle with the overwhelming emotions and try to escape them by...
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How to Pursue Your Passions While Being Mindful of Your Health
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash When you’re dealing with health issues, it can often have an overall effect on your health. However, this shouldn’t mean that your life has to change permanently...
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Trying MCT oil for my Brain Fog
Since contracting Long Covid on top of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis I have been really struggling with feeling groggy and sleepy all the time. So, as a last resort I spoke to my local health food shop,...
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