Like many people with a chronic illness, I recently watched the Netflix adaptation of Brain on Fire. It is based on the memoir, Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan and follows Susannah's journey to a diagnosis the rare illness, anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis.
This is a question that I asked myself when I started doing research into chronic illness. It took me a long time to accept that fact that I had a chronic illness and that I would probably be sick for the rest of my life.
Living independently can be a challenge for any twenty-something. Add a chronic illness into the mix and you may think that it is impossible. By living independently, I mean living in your own space and not with family. You may be in a shared house/ flat or living with your significant other where you are responsible for your own bills, laundry, groceries etc. These chores can be a challenge depending on the nature of your illness or energy levels.
When I first started bullet journaling I was disappointed that my spreads didn't turn out the way that I wanted them too. I know that we can't all be Amanda, but I was disheartened all the same. We all want to have the perfect Instagram worthy bullet journal. Here are a few things that I've learned over the years to enjoy bullet journaling with shaky hands.
Make your own zebra to keep you company using my free pattern below or buy one from my Etsy shop.
October is dysautonomia awareness month and this year, I want to share stories from real people who live with forms of dysautonomia. A common form of dysautonomia is POTS and this year, PoTSUK have set 25th October as 'POTS Awareness Day'. I live with POTS and have found it to be a very debilitating illness… Continue reading Submissions Open for Dysautonomia Awareness Month (October 2019)
Disclaimer- This post is not sponsored and are my own personal experiences of using Cerezen for TMD/TMJ. I have written this review because I couldn't find an impartial review online when I was considering this treatment option. I've had TMD/TMJ for a long time, at least 10 years. I did not think anything of my… Continue reading Cerezen Review (TMD/TMJ Treatment)
I was one of those typical, mostly-healthy kids who was a little (or a lot) more flexible than usual. I was also quite prone to infections and struggled with allergies and what was assumed to be anxiety a bit, but mostly, I had a normal childhood. In high school I got really into competitive swimming, I did well at it and I was strong in academics as well. I left on a high: fit and strong, with academic awards under my belt, and a scholarship to start a medical degree at New Zealand's top University.
I spent many years bedridden/ housebound. The surprising thing is, that you can actually develop your skills from your bedroom which will make you more employable when you're ready to apply for jobs. All you need for these things is internet access. Here are my top free things to do when you're stuck in bed all day.
My first thought whenever I’m diagnosed with a new illness is Did I cause this? Of course, the answer is almost always, No. However, with my Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), there is a lingering feeling that I my own actions lead to me developing this condition.
Choosing a method of contraception is always a difficult choice. I didn't put a huge amount of thought into it as a teenager and started taking a progesterone only pill without much thought of the consequences. When I stopped taking it in my early twenties, my periods didn't come back straight away as I'd expected.… Continue reading Natural Cycles Review
I've just finished playing Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and I just had to make a cute Korok for myself. As Koroks come in all shapes and sizes, it is a good project to start with if you want to get into pattern making. Alternatively, you can customise my pattern to make your own.… Continue reading Korok with Free Pattern
