When you live with a chronic illness, insensitive comments from people come with the territory. They may come from friends, family, co-workers, medical professionals or even strangers.
Are you a Spoonie?
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.
Cerezen Review (TMD/TMJ Treatment)
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)
Grace’s Story| Why I Gave Up My Medical Degree
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.
5 Free Things To Do When You’re Stuck In Bed
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.
Did I Cause My PCOS?
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.
Natural Cycles Review
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
Korok with Free Pattern
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
5 Creative YouTubers to Watch Right Now
When I'm stuck in bed all day, I like to watch a lot of YouTube. Mainly dog and cat videos, but I also watch crafty videos as well to get some inspiration for my next makes. Here are some of my favourite channels.
Will Yoga Cure My Chronic Pain?
If you've ever talked to a stranger about your chronic pain, chances are they will have said something to you along the lines of 'but have you tried yoga?' as if yoga has the power to cure all ills. Randomly signing up to a yoga class when you're not ready may actually make things worse.
Crochet Bullet Journal Cover Tutorial
I made this crocheted cover for my bullet journal using some yarn I got on a recent trip to Edinburgh. I use a basic softcover dotted exercise book for my bullet journal. I got the one I'm using at the moment from Amazon. This cover is easy to make as it is just two large rectangles.
Studying with POTS: A Brutal 2nd Term
I've just completed the second semester of my MSc and, let me tell you, it was a wild ride. My semester got off to a bumpy start with a random doctor (who I've never met before) phoning me out of the blue to say that my infusions had been cancelled. After a visit to A&E,… Continue reading Studying with POTS: A Brutal 2nd Term
