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Learning to live with chronic illness and disability
27 Oct
Fiction Poetry

[Poem] The Invisible Fight

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The Invisible Fight by Skyler, @chronically.challenged  Spinning, swaying, blood draining from my head This is the feeling that I absolutely fret and dread This chronic...
23 Oct
Chronic Fatigue Lifestyle Newly Diagnosed

How to Manage Chronic Illness Induced Nightmares

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I had always assumed that the nightmares were a symptom of my illness. Since seeing a large number of 'normal' people experiencing the same thing...
09 Oct
Lifestyle POTS

Early Warning Signs That I Was Developing POTS

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Looking back on the months prior to my first hospitalisation with my POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) symptoms, were there any warning signs that I...
02 Oct
Crafts Crochet Tutorials

Crochet Christmas Decorations with Free Patterns

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The holiday season is fast approaching. Here are the crochet decorations that I have made for myself this year along with their free patterns.
25 Sep
Lifestyle Working with a Chronic Illness

How To Use Your Blog To Get Any Job

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Two years ago, I started this blog and I’ve now used the skills and experience gained from running this blog to secure two jobs. In...
11 Sep
Lifestyle POTS

Living with POTS Part 5: Accepting My New Life

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This series outlines my first five years of living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) from initial onset to recovery and more!
07 Sep
Lifestyle Working with a Chronic Illness

Why Do So Many Disabled People Live in Poverty?

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At the time, it did not register to me as 'poverty'. I just knew that money was tight and I needed to scrimp to pay...
04 Sep
Crafts Crochet Tutorials

Crochet Daisy with Free Pattern

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If you are already familiar with the basics of crochet, you can get the free crochet pattern for this daisy by watching this Crochet with...
02 Sep
Education and Studying Lifestyle Mental Health

How To Ace Your Exams As a Student With A Mental Health Condition

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As schools are reopening and a new academic year awaits. Are you looking for ways to make studying easier, as a student with a mental...
28 Aug
Education and Studying Lifestyle Mental Health

The Importance of Studying at Your Own Pace

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I haven’t finished my studies yet, as I've been studying at my own pace and I want to keep studying once I’m done with my...
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