We all need some help managing aspects of chronic illness and I believe it’s worth taking advantage of any tech that enables this process. But it’s time-consuming to find what’s worth your time and what isn’t. That’s where I come in. I’ve done the work and tested at least 30 different apps designed to help with

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These days, symptom tracking is as simple as clicking a few buttons on an app and sharing the data. But which one is the best? And which one is free? Don’t worry – I’ve got your back. Here are my top recommendations that I know anyone with a chronic illness will love. Table Of Contents

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If your friendships are taking a knock because of your chronic illness – you’re not alone at all. Studies show that one-third of chronic illness sufferers encounter social problems every day. But you have to cope with this loss, and I’m going to show you how. Table Of Contents Understand That Friends Who Disappear May

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If you want to make cleaning with a chronic illness easier, you need to adopt a strategic cleaning system rather than an intensive one. This requires more planning and research – but a lot less manual labour.  My combination of my CRPS, Fibromyalgia and Raynaud’s Phenomenon means that I’m aching, stiff and swollen before I’ve even

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Travelling with a chronic illness doesn’t need to be overwhelming as long as you come prepared. These are the travel essentials you’ll need no matter where you’re going – and a printable packing list to make it a lot easier. Table Of Contents Understand That Friends Who Disappear May Not be Equipped to Help YouYour

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Music has proven health benefits that can elicit or ease emotion in anyone with chronic pain. It is a form of communication that groups our community and builds a common voice. Here are some of the best songs and playlists to help you feel heard and motivated. Table Of Contents Understand That Friends Who Disappear

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There’s no need to sugarcoat the truth – living with a chronic illness can suck! There are so many new things that you need to learn to deal with, and it gets overwhelming. So if you feel ready to close yourself off from the world and quit because it’s all too much – here are

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We all experience our chronic illnesses differently, which means our flares are different. No matter how your body responds when it’s worn out, the most important thing is to come prepared so you can rest. A chronic illness flare survival (or crisis) kit includes items that help alleviate the symptoms you feel when your body’s health

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Every spoonie knows that comfortable clothes are important. But eventually, you get tired of wearing old and baggy clothes because not only do they do nothing for your sense of self-worth – but they’re probably not helping you optimise your daily function either.The best fashion and clothing hacks for chronic illness include wearing items that

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As a fellow a chronic illness warrior, you’ve probably heard the term “spoonie” being thrown around – especially after some digging online. If you’ve ever wondered what that term means:A spoonie is a term used to describe someone with a chronic illness. The Lupus blogger Christine Miserandino developed the spoon theory to describe the functional limitations that

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