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When I was first diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), I read about the Levine protocol: a specialised exercise programme for those with POTS....

23 Sep

Education and Studying Lifestyle POTS

Laura’s Story: How I Make Postgraduate Study Accessible with POTS

by The Reluctant Spoonie

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Looking back, in the year leading up to the start of my PhD, my health had already started to go downhill. I didn’t acknowledge it....

15 Sep

Lifestyle

5 Simple Tips For Planning a Disability Friendly Wedding

by The Reluctant Spoonie

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Weddings and events are difficult if you have a chronic illness. You often have to stand around for long periods of time and the food...

12 Aug

Lifestyle

5 Tips To Make Living Independently with Chronic Illness Easier

by The Reluctant Spoonie

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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...

24 Jul

Crafts Crochet Tutorials

Crochet Zebra with Free Pattern

by The Reluctant Spoonie

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Make your own zebra to keep you company using my free pattern below or buy one from my Etsy shop.

01 Jul

Chronic Fatigue Chronic Pain Lifestyle

6 Free Things To Do When You’re Stuck In Bed

by The Reluctant Spoonie

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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...

24 Jun

Lifestyle Newly Diagnosed

Did My Poor Judgement Cause My PCOS?

by The Reluctant Spoonie

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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...

24 May

Crafts Tutorials

5 Creative YouTubers to Watch Right Now

by The Reluctant Spoonie

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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...

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