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New Year’s Day is upon us and it’s traditionally a time when we all start to think about what we want our fresh beginnings to look like. A turning of a page, and the possibility of blank pages. As we...
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There are times in life when illnesses can just take over your mood. That takeover can really affect your mental health. Enter self care. WHAT IS SELF CARE? Defined as the practice of looking after your own health using knowledge...
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Christmas Survival Kit for Chronic Illness I think the holidays are stressful no matter who you are, but you add chronic illness to the equation and you’re sure to be stressed and exhausted while being left with no spoons to...
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6 Things That May Trigger a Flare at Christmas Christmas is a magical time of year. Twinkling lights, upbeat jingles across the radio, and people who are just a tiny bit more kind than usual. There’s something magical about this...
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Thanksgiving and Chronic Illness Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. There’s no pressure to buy gifts or worry about whether the person receiving those gifts will appreciate the time and effort you put into it. Everyone dresses nicely for dinner and...
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