Let’s talk about chronic fatigue. It’s a symptom which comes with a lot of long term chronic conditions and is it’s own chronic illness in itself. For me, chronic fatigue is possibly the hardest symptom…
Chronic Illness
Your chronic illness is not your fault
A question I get asked a lot is how I came to accept my chronic illness. I also get asked how I manage certain symptoms (especially chronic fatigue which is the bane of my life)….
Here’s what I learnt from 30 days of Yoga with Adriene
I’m going to let you into a secret; every year I tell myself I’m going to do the 30 days of yoga with Adriene and subsequently quit about 4 days in. However this year I…
My Morning routine with a stoma
I want to let you into a little secret…I really struggle creating routines which stick. I’ve always dreamed of having a morning routine, but struggled to actually stick to one. However, things have changed and…
Finding Acceptance with a chronic illness
A questions I get asked about a lot is how I managed to accept my chronic illness. I wanted to dive in and look at what we really mean by acceptance and, more importantly, whether…
Embracing self love with my stoma
Self love is something I try to embrace as much as possible. It’s also something which was really tested when my body completely changed. We’re all told to love ourselves unconditionally, but as soon as…
Shifting my focus to my wellbeing & the impact that has had on my chronic illness
2021 marks 8 years since I became ‘chronically ill’. I’ve had a tricky relationship with medications (specifically them rarely working) and last year got a fibromyalgia diagnosis alongside IBD. The fibro diagnosis is one which…
You’re not lazy, rest is the most productive thing you can do
We live in an age of hustle culture where we’re told we need to be constantly on it and if we’re not being productive, we’re being lazy. Rest is seen as a weakness and you…
The Chronically Living Gift Guide
December is just around the corner and it’s safe to say, I’m bringing the festivities into November this year just to have something to celebrate! One of my favourite things about Christmas is choosing gifts…
