2009 VS 2019
Reflections on the decade where I went from able-bodied athlete to living with chronic pain
Boring b*tch
Today I got a message telling me I’m a “boring bitch” and to “just delete my profile already”.
4 Years.
It’s the 4 year anniversary of life throwing me a curveball – to put it lightly.
FOMO VS Actually Missing Out
There’s FOMO – the fear of missing out – and then there’s this. The Actually Missing Out I experience due to chronic pain.
Maybe COVID-19 will finally make you empathise with chronically ill people?
As more people have to isolate, they are getting a small glimpse into what it’s like to be chronically ill.
What Pain And Onions Have in Common
Chronic pain is a diverse condition that range from mild to severe, intermittent to constant and from daily annoyance to disabling. It can be a symptom of another condition, chronic illness, injury or unexplained (by current health care technology).
It’s very prevalent, affecting about 20% of the population (that’s a lot!!) – of which 40% report it’s frequently limiting their ability to work or do other normal life activities. It’s actually the leading cause of disability and it’s associated with a reduced quality of life, including increased risk of anxiety and depression.
And it’s that last bit I want to talk about today. How the problem with chronic pain is not just chronic pain.
Continue reading to learn what chronic pain and onions have in common (It’s more than making you cry!)
“So are you in pain right now?”
“So are you in pain right now?” she asked.
Wait what? …. Oh right. It’s not normal to be in constant pain. Not everybody feels this way.
Salted Almonds – Easy To make at home
Salted almonds are a breeze to make on your own, and are a tasty snack for parties, school or whenever else you crave them!
Look at How Far You’ve Come, Not How Far You Have to Go
“Comparison really is the thief of joy – even when you’re only comparing with yourself”
That Time I Gained Over 30 Pounds
When I got sick, I gained weight. A small part post knee-surgery, but most after mononucleosis; In the time afterwards, I never started exercising ( which I love!) again, thanks to chronic pain.
Tips for a Better Holiday With Chronic Pain
IF ONLY YOU COULD TAKE A VACATION FROM CHRONIC PAIN, THEN THERE’D BE NO PROBLEM…
12 Seconds of Gratitude (no. 12)
A quick list of reasons to be grateful & an exercise in finding the good in each day – it’ll only take about 12 seconds to read 🌻💛