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The Reluctant Spoonie

Learning to live with chronic illness and disability

Category: Lifestyle

12 Jan
Chronic Fatigue Chronic Pain Lifestyle Newly Diagnosed

How To Set Achievable Goals When You Live With A Chronic Illness

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Last year, I set myself two goals: one personal and one professional and I managed to achieve them both. These days, I find that less...
15 Dec
Chronic Fatigue Chronic Pain Lifestyle Newly Diagnosed

5 Ways to Survive the Holiday Season as a Spoonie

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The holidays can be difficult to navigate when you have a chronic illness. Food, family and traveling can easily throw you into a flare-up.
01 Nov
Education and Studying

How to Maintain Your Health as a College Student

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I was doing a Master's course at a different University when I first got sick. I had to wait so long for an effective treatment, that I...
22 Oct
Spoonie Travels

3 Accessible And Affordable Places To Visit In Reykjavik, Iceland

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Looking to visit a small city with clean air and attractions within walking distance of each other? Then Reykjavik, Iceland is the place for you....
15 Oct
Lifestyle Newly Diagnosed POTS

What Is Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)? Find Out The Common Symptoms Now

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POTS is a form of dysautonomia (a dysfunction of the nervous system) and is usually diagnosed using a tilt table test, but it can also...
05 Oct
Lifestyle POTS

A Second Chance At Life With POTS

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When I first got sick, I lost everything: my income, my degree course and my social life. I struggled to stand up for more than...
15 Sep
Reviews

My Thoughts on…’Pararibulitis’ – The Bizarre Illness in Dirk Gently

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Yes, 'pararibulitis' is a fictional illness, but the way it is portrayed is very real and relatable to those with chronic illness.
15 Aug
Lifestyle

4 Ways To Easily Manage Insensitive Comments

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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...
20 Jul
Education and Studying

3 Easy Tips for Starting University as a Disabled Student

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Starting University can be a daunting task for anyone; add a chronic illness to the mix and you may think that it's impossible. Whether you're...
15 Jul
Reviews

My Thoughts on… The Plot Of Brain On Fire (Film)

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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...
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