New Year, New Flare!
Yes, new year, new flare! We have all been there, you make plans and then your body decides to start giving you magnified versions of symptoms you already have or completely new ones! It’s a very frustrating start to the…
My plans and hopes for 2025
It’s that time of year again, where we all get pressured to try and set lofty resolutions that we will not stick to. My plans and hopes for 2025 though are different and something that I am hoping I will…
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, and they suggested trying MCT…
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…
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 living our lives…
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, that’s…
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 I feel like I wait…
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 reasons someone might use a…
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,…
Reducing Tension When Living With Chronic Pain
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 navigate the pain…
