Tag: spoonie
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What Asthmatics Really Want You To Know | Asthma Stereotypes
Friends, strap in; we are approaching asthma season. Or as it’s commonly known, autumn. Autumn, whilst being the superior season, is also a bit of a nightmare for asthmatics like me. The temperature changes, there’s pollen about, people start carrying around bugs, and it’s a time of stress for a lot of folks – all…
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Tips for Traveling with Chronic Conditions or Illness | Rosie Abigail
A few months ago, I came back from my first trip abroad in years. Damn, I had forgotten how difficult flying and travelling can be if you have health problems. My husband turned up with this little rucksack, looking all happy, whereas I needed a rucksack for my medication alone, let alone my carry-on items.…
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What Is Chronic Fatigue? | Speaking From Experience | Rosie Abigail
I’m a collector. A collector of symptoms, that is. In my bag, I’ve got wheezing and coughing, sciatica and swelling, anaphylaxis and aches, plus everyone’s favourite; anxiety. Most of my chronic conditions have been with me since birth, or developed once I finished puberty. However, there is a condition that has only been with me…
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What on Earth is Spoon Theory? And Why You Need to Know About It | Chronic Illness
A few years ago, Spoon Theory changed my life, and I would be a fool to not let you all know about it. Actually, I reckon if we made a venn diagram of people who read my blog and people who know about this theory, we’d be close to a circle. IYKYK, right? But fear…
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