Many people with ME/CFS and similar illnesses like Fibromyalgia and Lyme Disease and Long Covid, struggle with the issue of whether or not to it’s OK to take a nap. Sleep can be a real problem with these illnesses. It can be hard to get to sleep, sleep can be easily disturbed with lots of … Read more
In recent years I’ve moved away from the idea of resolutions and goals and have turned towards intention setting instead. One of the things that really doesn’t help my health is to put pressure on myself and I’ve found that easily done when I have a goal or a resolution. It might just be a … Read more
And tips for ending the year constructively At this time of year, I like to reflect on the previous year and find a positive way to leave it behind, before setting intentions for my year ahead. For many this hasn’t been a great year. The pandemic didn’t have that much of an impact on me … Read more
This is an edited post I originally wrote especially for ProHealth’s Inspirational Corner and first appeared there in December 2018. I originally wrote this post for people who have to miss out on holiday celebrations because of chronic illness. But right now, many other people are facing missing out on their usual traditions and the joy … Read more
Cosy, Comforting, Happy Hibernation: If you struggle at this time of year and would like some support to make the most of life as it is during autumn and winter, come along and join my membership program, Embrace, Replenish, Live. This month’s topic is inspired by the Danish concept of Hygge. I’ll be guiding you … Read more
Strategies to take back your life by Andy Abril, M.D and Barbara K. Bruce. PH.D., L.P. Disclosure: I received this product for free in return for providing my honest and unbiased review. I received no other compensation. All opinions expressed are truthful and 100% my own. There are many overlapping issues between Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS … Read more
I work hard at being as well as possible with a chronic illness. I have a careful routine that supports my well-being and maximises my quality of life. But sometimes, I’m just not well enough to do what it takes to be as well as possible. Sometimes I have to let go of my routine … Read more
A big part of mastering life with chronic illness is the ability to reclaim wasted energy so that it can be directed to more effective uses, like healing, contributing or fun. Difficult emotions are a natural and unavoidable part of living with chronic illness, the losses we have to face, the disappointments and frustrations of having … Read more
What I wish I knew when I first got sick I am so saddened to hear of the number of people that are struggling with post viral symptoms as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s a devastating experience not to recover in the way you always expect to recover from an illness. When I … Read more
As a person with chronic illness my life didn’t change in very big ways as a result of the corona virus lock down. I’d already had to learn to live a very limited life, with very little time spent outside the home, excluding gentle exercise and grocery shopping. I’d already learned that happiness isn’t about … Read more
