The life of a 20 something living with fibromyalgia
I recently invested in the Visible App, starting off with the free version first, but found it so helpful, I made the plunge and signed up to the subscription. This includes a Polar Heart Rate monitor and arm strap, to accurately measure heart rate throughout the day. If you are unsure if it is right… Continue reading My Experience with the Visible App
I recently got married and it was the perfect day! Not to say it wasn't a struggle dealing with my chronic health conditions in the lead up and even after the wedding day. It can be difficult to cope even when there are no stresses, let alone when planning a wedding. Firstly, I never realised… Continue reading Coping with Chronic Illness when Getting Married
Being open about my health has been a massive journey. Before diagnosis, I kept quiet as anyone I was open to wouldn't believe me. I started to think I was going crazy and I wasn't actually ill, and after diagnosis that continued for a while. I knew it wasn't good for me, keeping everything internalised.… Continue reading Being Open About Health Helped Me Come To Terms With Chronic Illness
Fibromyalgia is a part of me,I didn't realise how much it could be.It's not just this condition I have to live with,I also deal with ME. ME makes my fatigue a separate entity, But it doesn't change my identity. I do my best with what I've got, But it's difficult to deal with mentally. Sometimes… Continue reading Fibromyalgia and ME
It can be hard enough eating healthy when your body is always low on energy due to chronic illness. Always craving sugar and fast food, and the ease of ordering something in rather than cooking. Add to the mix a busy lifestyle, often visiting places and going out to restaurants with friends and family, and… Continue reading My Experience of Healthy Eating with Chronic Illness
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It can be scary even thinking about broaching the subject of your health to your line manager. You may worry that they won't be understanding and will use it against you. Thankfully there are laws in place to protect those with disabilities. You may think they will treat you differently if they find out. You… Continue reading Adjustments in the Workplace
The access card is a card you can apply for if you are living with a disability. It can be used to prove disability and receive assistance without having to bring loads of documentation. It comes with different symbols depending on your access needs. I use mine for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome and find… Continue reading My Experience of the Access Card
I have been working in theme park entertainment for over 6 years, and worked my way up to a manager role. However, the role is no longer suitable for my health. Don't get me wrong, my managers have been understanding and made some adjustments such as not working over my hours, having split days off,… Continue reading Finding a New Job When Living with Chronic Illness
It's been such a long time since I last posted! I can only apologise. A lot has happened this year including lots of amazing things, but the one negative constant has been my health. As usual, my health has never been great, and it has not been helped by the pandemic, leading to lots of… Continue reading My Fight to Be Diagnosed With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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