I got covid
The last two weeks have been a blur of covid symptoms and fatigue, yes after 2years I got covid and I want to chat about my experience and how I’m feeling now. I have been lucky, as a mostly housebound…
The importance of rest
When dealing with chronic illnesses, the importance of rest cannot be overlooked, it goes against society yet is needed. Let’s talk about it. In our society, which is very much based on money, how much you have and how much…
When medical test results come back normal
It might not make much sense to most people, but when medical test results come back normal, it’s not always a time to celebrate. Let me explain. I recently had a barium swallow, a medical test because I have the…
Invisible Disabilities Week 2022
It’s invisible disabilities week 2022 and as always, I want to shine a light on how mine affect my life and those around me so let’s chat. I first got sick in university, headaches constantly making me miss work and…
Low energy means low motivation
Does anyone else find that low energy means low motivation? When my energy levels are low I just want to curl up and do nothing. Usually I am very motivated, I am good at setting myself goals, breaking it down…
How my illnesses affect my life
This month is Disability Pride Month, so I thought I would shine a light on how my illnesses affect my life. Ehlers Danlos Syndrome This is a connective tissue disorder that affects how stable my joints are, for me personally…
My Illnesses really slow me down
There are times when my illnesses really slow me down and when I say it is frustrating that is a HUGE understatement! So, let’s have a chat about it. I have a YouTube channel and on it I do videos…
Recovering from a holiday
Recovering from a holiday can be hard, I know for me it is the thing that I dread the most and why I rarely go. But we all need a break now and then, so let’s talk about it. I…
When insomnia rears it’s head
When insomnia rears it’s head it can feel overwhelming and make you feel unable to control the situation. I’ve struggled with this so many times over my life and yet I am currently struggling with these things now. Usually my…
Awareness months matter
Today my best friend made me cry, she sent me a BBC news article about chronic pain and how sufferers are treated. It reminded me why raising awareness means so much to me and why awareness months matter. I felt…
