A chronic condition is a health condition that may or may not be curable. Many chronic illnesses are long-term conditions that can present challenges for you if you’re dealing with one or more. We’ll explore some of these challenges and I’ll share healthy tips and strategies to help you cope if you have a chronic condition.
As you may know, May is both Lyme Awareness and Mental Health Awareness month. I recently became aware of something I want to address. Lately, I’ve been having more conversations with people who have Lyme and other chronic illnesses. And I’ve noticed that shame is a common theme for people whether they realize it or …
Everyone has a story to share. We each have unique life experiences. Being vulnerable isn’t always easy. But sharing your story is important because it could help someone else who’s struggling. Everyone’s story matters. You might not think your story is important but it is. You never know who’s listening and how something you say …
Knowing how to prevent Lyme disease is key. The best way to prevent Lyme is to avoid outdoor spaces where deer ticks live and breed. This includes tall grass, brush, and forest areas. But for many of you, that isn’t realistic, or even what you want to do. And I understand that; I don’t want …
It’s been 5 years since I was bitten by tiny ticks that infected me with Lyme bacteria. Like the hundreds of thousands of people who get Lyme disease each year, it changed my life radically. For several months, just like Avril Levigne, I felt like I was dying. I went from being a healthy and active young mom to …
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This article was originally published on GriefLossHope.com, a website dedicated to sharing stories of grief and loss and giving hope and encouragement to help people who are coping with chronic illness. Jump to 7 Tips For Coping With Chronic Illness Having a chronic illness can impact your life in countless ways. The life you knew …
Hey guys, Don’t read this article if you’re looking for one big happy, sunshiny post. If that’s the case, please check out almost any of my other articles and you should be fine. 😉 This one may be a little too raw or dreary for some. Just looking out for ya, my friend. I just …
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Living with a chronic illness is a struggle, all the more so when the illness is not physically evident. Some people assume you’re perfectly healthy. When, in fact, seemingly mundane tasks are hard to fulfill. People living with chronic illness (known casually as ‘spoonies’ in a term coined by lupus sufferer Christine Miserandino, who established the Spoon …
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Ticks are interested in your pet, but are you interested in them? You probably know by now that it’s wise to be on the lookout for ticks because they can cause severe illness to both humans and animals. We’re not talking about earning an advanced degree in Tick-ology, but rather a basic understanding of these …
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Most likely you’ve heard of Lyme disease, but did you realize Lyme disease is now 4 times more common than AIDS? I didn’t know just how cruel Lyme truly is until getting bit by ticks in the spring of 2012. This led to me becoming progressively and seriously ill. You can read more about my experiences in: …
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May is National Lyme Disease Awareness Month. If you or someone you love has Lyme then you know how important it is to do everything possible to prevent this debilitating disease. As more and more people are exposed to Lyme and other tick-borne diseases one would hope we’d have access to accurate tests, prompt diagnosis, …
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Life is a funny thing. One day can be filled with joy and laughter, spent making wonderful memories with loved ones. While the next day might have bad news that turns your life upside down (and I’m not talking about The Upside Down in Stranger Things either). Life is unpredictable, isn’t it? What do you do, or …
One of the worst times in anyone’s life is when they are told they are suffering from a lifelong disease. This is not the kind of news that anyone ever wants to hear. But if you are told this, your most important concern will be to try to find a way to deal with it …
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