Chronic Thoughts

Why Does Your Chronic Illness Make You Tired?

Living with a chronic illness can be challenging, as it often brings along debilitating fatigue. This blog explores the intricate connection between chronic illnesses and fatigue. Discover the underlying factors contributing to fatigue, such as chronic inflammation, disrupted sleep patterns, medications, reduced physical activity, and nutritional deficiencies. Gain valuable tips and strategies for boosting energy levels.

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Do Chronic Illnesses Impact Our Self-Image?

Living with chronic illness can take a toll on your self-image. Understanding the impact and finding ways to improve your perception is essential. You can cultivate a positive self-image by practicing self-compassion, seeking support, redefining success, prioritizing self-care, educating yourself, and celebrating your uniqueness. Embrace your inner strength and resilience as you navigate this journey.

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How to Save Money While Managing a Chronic Illness

Living with a chronic illness can be financially challenging, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. By maximizing insurance benefits, exploring cost-effective medication options, planning meals strategically, and prioritizing preventive care, you can effectively manage your condition while saving money. Here’s a look at practical strategies that empower you to navigate the intersection of health and finance.

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How to Prepare for a Pain Management Appointment

Do you live with chronic pain? Many people living with chronic illnesses can experience chronic pain that lasts for extended periods. Sometimes, your healthcare team may refer you to a pain management specialist to treat your chronic pain. If you’ve never visited a pain specialist, here are some tips to help you prepare.

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10 Ways to Pace Yourself with a Chronic Illness

As someone with a chronic illness, you may call it quits for the day once you run out of spoons, even if you didn’t do all your tasks. Sometimes, knowing the amount of energy you have to complete daily activities can be tricky, which can lead to overexertion and flare-ups. You can improve your energy management by learning how to pace yourself.

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How to Advocate for Yourself as Someone with a Rare Disease

With a rare disease, you and your loved ones may face a lot of worry and uncertainty about your condition. In addition, as someone with a rare disease, you may deal with challenges in sharing your health concerns with others. Given how many struggles you can face with a chronic illness, a few added layers exist with a rare disease. Here are seven ways to self-advocate for yourself as a rare disease warrior to celebrate Rare Disease Day.

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7 Time Management Tips for Chronic Illness Warriors

If you’re living with a chronic illness, you may face some time management challenges. Chronic illness can bring many uncertainties that you won’t be able to prepare for. Fatigue, flare-ups, emergency surgeries just a few factors that can keep you from creating a set schedule. Use these tips to help you develop time management skills while living with a chronic illness.

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How to Create a Flexible Routine While Managing a Chronic Illness

One of the main causes of stress for people living with a chronic illness is their conditions' uncertainties. We don’t always know when we can have an awful flare-up or if our joints are too stiff to be physically active. With this in mind, having a structured routine may not be the best option for us. Creating a flexible routine can give us time to care for ourselves while also getting work done.

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