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Hi, my name is Katherine and I set up The Reluctant Spoonie in 2017 as a resource for the newly diagnosed. I write about POTS, chronic fatigue and general chronic illness lifestyle tips. I love crafts, especially crochet. I am a writer for The Mighty and I am passionate about raising awareness of chronic illness and improving the lives of those who live with chronic illnesses. Read my full POTS story here.

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CONTRIBUTORS WANTED⁣⠀ I'm currently looking for contributors for my blog, specifically students (high school/ college/ university) with a chronic illness. Those who submit a contribution before 31st August will be entered in my giveaway to win a copy of Dear Chronic Illness, a notebook and a sticky note set. Check out my contributor page on my blog for more info (Link in bio)⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ ⁣⠀ ------⁣⠀ Please consider supporting my blog and my advocacy work by donating to my Ko-Fi. Link in bio. ⁣⠀ ⠀ ⁣#spoonie #spoonielife #chronicillness #cfswarrior #chronicillnesswarrior #sicklife #chronicsick #youngandchronic #butyoudontlooksick #invisibleillness #pots #potsie #potssyndrome #fibrowarrior #chronicillnessblog #healthblogger #zebrastrong #spooniesunite #spooniechat #dysautonomia #follow #like #love #blog #sickbutinvisible #disability #spoonieproblems #endowarrior #dysautonomiaawareness #migraine⁣

REASONS WHY OUR LIVES ARE AMAZING Last week, someone told me that I must have an 'awful life' because I can't do certain things because of my illness. This made me very sad. Here are 7 reasons why chronic illness makes our lives are amazing: 1. I can do laundry again! 2. I appreciate the small things more 3. Meeting so many supportive people online 4. Amazing friends 5. I'm alive! 6. Travelling the world 7. I have time to rest, reflect and develop myself Thanks to those who contributed. What are the reasons why your life is amazing right now? ----- ⁣#spoonie #spoonielife #chronicillness #cfswarrior #chronicillnesswarrior #sicklife #chronicsick #youngandchronic #butyoudontlooksick #invisibleillness #pots #potsie #potssyndrome #fibrowarrior #chronicillnessblog #healthblogger #zebrastrong #spooniesunite #spooniechat #dysautonomia #follow #like #love #blog #sickbutinvisible #disability #spoonieproblems #endowarrior #dysautonomiaawareness #migraine⁣

Join me over on @bloggingbed for my Instagram takeover later this week 💕⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ------⠀ Please consider supporting my blog and my advocacy work by donating to my Ko-Fi. Link in bio. ⁣⠀ ⠀ ⁣#spoonie #spoonielife #chronicillness #cfswarrior #chronicillnesswarrior #sicklife #chronicsick #youngandchronic #butyoudontlooksick #invisibleillness #pots #potsie #potssyndrome #fibrowarrior #chronicillnessblog #healthblogger #zebrastrong #spooniesunite #spooniechat #dysautonomia #follow #like #love #blog #sickbutinvisible #disability #spoonieproblems #endowarrior #dysautonomiaawareness #migraine⁣

Like many people with POTS, I don't drink alcohol. I don't have a problem with this, but other people do. For example, yesterday I was at a work event and I didn't know that they would be serving alcohol. I had to drink water as that was the only option available to me. Several people took objection to this and tried to put a glass of Prosecco in my hand instead. One person even interrogated me about my drink choice and asked if I was Christian. In the end, I had to leave the event because I couldn't handle the insistent questions. ⠀ ⠀ If someone doesn't want to drink alcohol, it's their choice. You do not get to ask them why. There are many reasons why someone might not want to drink. For example, they may be driving later or they choose not to drink for religious or health reasons. They may even be a recovering alcoholic who would rather not think about alcohol. ⠀ ⠀ Please think before you ask someone why they don't drink. Your insistent questioning will spoil their evening. ⠀ -------⠀ ⠀ #spoonie #spoonielife #chronicillness #sobergirlsociety #chronicillnesswarrior #sicklife #chronicsick #youngandchronic #butyoudontlooksick #invisibleillness #pots #soberaf #potssyndrome #fibrowarrior #chronicillnessblog #healthblogger #zebrastrong #spooniesunite #spooniechat #dysautonomia #follow #like #love #blog #sickbutinvisible #disability #spoonieproblems #endowarrior #teetotal #sobergirls

NATURAL CYCLES REVIEW (not sponsored)⠀ Contraception is a personal choice and if you've read my latest thought on @themighty, then you'll know why I've chosen to go down the digital route. Check out my latest blog post for a thoughtful review of using natural cycles and the reason why so many women are switching to non-hormonal methods of contraception. ⠀ ⠀ You can also get 10% off an annual subscription with my link. ⠀ Image credit: Natural Cycles⠀ --------⠀ Please consider supporting my blog and my advocacy work by donating to my Ko-Fi. Link in bio. ⁣⠀ ⠀ #naturalcycles #fertility #womenonly #ovaryacting #girlpower #periods #vulva #womenshealth #health #women #chronicpain #chronicillness #vulvarpain #vulvodynia #VulvodyniaAwareness #healing #awareness #pain #gynecology #vulvodinia #sexualhealth #intimatecare #inspirationalwomen #birthcontrol #differentkindofbirthcontrol #reproductiverights #health

Aha-ha, you found me! Check out my latest crafty blog post for a free pattern for this Korok. ⠀ ---------⠀ ⠀ Please consider supporting my blog and my advocacy work by donating to my Ko-Fi. Link in bio. ⁣⠀ ⠀ #crochet #amigurumi #korok #freepattern #zelda ⠀ ⁣#spoonie #spoonielife #chronicillness #cfswarrior #chronicillnesswarrior #sicklife #chronicsick #youngandchronic #butyoudontlooksick #invisibleillness #pots #potsie #potssyndrome #fibrowarrior #chronicillnessblog #healthblogger #zebrastrong #spooniesunite #spooniechat #dysautonomia #follow #like #love #blog #gamergirl

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I do not have a medical degree and this blog is for your information only and outlines my own personal experiences living with a chronic illness. Your own experiences/ illness will be different to mine. Any radical lifestyle changes such as a new exercise programme or diet should be discussed with your doctor first.

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