This week I’ve been feeling quite low. There have probably been a number of contributors that are easy to recognise if I look for them, but the main result was a change in my biochemistry and a complete lack of motivation. One of the things that I realised was that looking back to work out … Read more
Managing chronic illness is hard. Just keeping a healthy lifestyle is hard even if you have good health, but the demands of chronic illness often require much more attention than a simple healthy lifestyle: Careful pacing, not to mention the enormous strength of will needed not to overdo it on a good day; careful attention … Read more
Because none of the doctors I’ve ever seen have been able to give me a reasonable explanation for what I was going through, let alone any helpful advice or medication, like many others, I’ve taken it upon myself to find that understanding on my own. I’ve read many books and scientific articles and compared their … Read more
Every now and again we find we need to let go of our rigorous self-care even when we know that there are going to be consequences. Sometimes it’s just because of an opportunity that we know will push us beyond our energy limits, but that we just really want to do. Other times it can … Read more
Before last week I had a 10 day struggle with being way below baseline. It wasn’t the worse crash I’ve ever experienced or the longest, but my lack of energy left me feeling very low and unmotivated. I managed to patiently wait it out without giving myself a hard time or making the experience worse … Read more
My move to Spain has gone relatively smoothly. It’s wonderful to be here and the journey couldn’t have gone any more smoothly. Unfortunately though I’ve been having internet issues, and as I need the internet in order to be able to earn my living I found myself getting a little stressed. And what’s more I … Read more
The human spirit is amazing, when confronted with an illness that we are told has no cure, the majority of us still find ourselves compelled to find a way of making things better. We may campaign for more research, we may turn to complementary and alternative medicine or we may focus on learning what we … Read more
I had a hospital appointment this week to see somebody about my gut issues. When I woke up that day I felt as though it should be exciting. What if they could find something that can help me? But unfortunately I couldn’t help expecting them to dismiss me; to find nothing wrong; to judge me … Read more
I’m back on the theme of acceptance today. One of my biggest struggles this week has been the stick I use to beat myself up with when I’m not doing all the things I feel I could be doing to look after myself properly. This change to autumn weather really hits my energy levels and … Read more
Although I see myself as a happy person that doesn’t mean I’m immune to feeling low. In fact I often have days when I feel quite miserable. The reason that I remain generally happy in my outlook is that I know that these ‘moods’ are temporary. I don’t resist them so I don’t get stuck with them. I … Read more
