Welcome to Chronic Thoughts

Insights, Answers & Support for Life With Complex Illness

Living with an invisible illness can feel like a full-time job—especially when the healthcare system doesn’t see the whole picture. Chronic Thoughts is where we unpack what it’s really like to navigate complex chronic conditions, from getting a diagnosis to managing flares, advocating for care, and everything in between. Whether you’re dealing with unexplained fatigue, trying to make sense of your lab results, or wondering how to get doctors to take you seriously, you’ll find practical answers, shared experiences, and evidence-backed insights—written by people who get it.

Explore our latest blog posts below for tips, tools, and real talk on living well with chronic illness. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure this out by yourself.

Danielle Lazarowitz Danielle Lazarowitz

6 Tips for Managing Sjogren’s Syndrome Flares

Sjogren's syndrome can be a challenging condition to manage, especially regarding flares. Flares can be unpredictable and disruptive, but there are ways to reduce their frequency and severity. Here are six ways you can reduce and manage your Sjogren’s syndrome flares.

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Danielle Lazarowitz Danielle Lazarowitz

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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Danielle Lazarowitz Danielle Lazarowitz

How to Manage Chronic Illness Burnout

You can experience burnout in all parts of your life. For chronic illness patients, it’s not uncommon to become overwhelmed with managing their conditions. Chronic illness burnout is a stress response to the responsibilities of dealing with a chronic illness. Here are ways to manage chronic illness burnout to cope with the stresses of a chronic illness.

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Danielle Lazarowitz Danielle Lazarowitz

POTS Patient Survival Kit

Maybe you’ve just been diagnosed with POTS or perhaps you suspect you have it and you’re are wondering what kind of items you should have on hand to help with your symptoms. We have got you covered with this “survival kit“! Below are some items and tips for anyone dealing with autonomic issues.

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Danielle Lazarowitz Danielle Lazarowitz

What is the POTS Exercise Program?

Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a condition that affects the body’s circulation and overall flow of blood especially when an individual is standing up or laying down. Although there is no cure for POTS, this condition can be managed through diet, medication, and exercise. The POTS exercise protocol is a training program that focuses on reconditioning your body in order to improve your overall experience with POTS.

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