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Self-Care Vs Self-Indulgence
In today’s post, let’s dive into the difference between self-care and self-indulgence. While both bring comfort, self-care is about making intentional choices that support your well-being, while self-indulgence focuses on temporary pleasure. Finding a balance between the two is key to long-term health and happiness. Let’s explore! Read ⇢
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Recharging My Mind
Recharging your mind, especially with chronic illness, is essential for maintaining balance. Simple practices like mindful breathing, gentle movement, creative outlets, and connecting with loved ones can help ease mental fatigue. Taking small moments to pause, rest, and reflect can provide the clarity and calm needed to recharge. Read ⇢
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How do I feel about my body today?
Living with chronic illness can make body positivity feel out of reach, but it’s about embracing yourself, flaws and all. This post explores how to practice body positivity despite medical challenges, offering tips, affirmations, and insights for fostering self-acceptance and compassion on the journey toward self-love. Read ⇢
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The Impact of Chronic Illness on Relationships: A Personal Reflection
Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome has reshaped my relationships in unexpected ways. Navigating limited energy, shifting expectations, and the need for boundaries has been challenging, but it’s also deepened my connections. In this post, I reflect on the lessons learned, the struggles faced, and the joys of meaningful, authentic relationships. Read ⇢
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Financial Impact of Chronic Illness
Hello Dazzle! Today, I’m talking about the financial strain chronic illness can bring. From healthcare costs to lost income, it affects nearly every area of life. But there are resources, like patient assistance programs and disability benefits, that can help. Remember, you’re not alone in navigating these challenges! Read ⇢
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How Chronic Pain Rewires Your Brain
Chronic pain rewires the brain, causing changes in key areas like the prefrontal cortex, amygdala, and motor regions. These neuroplastic shifts affect emotions, cognition, and movement, often worsening pain perception. Therapies like exercise, mindfulness, and brain-based treatments can reverse these changes, offering relief and improving quality of life. Read ⇢
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Pain: Expectations vs Reality
Discover the truth about chronic pain as we debunk myths, explore its reality, and share strategies for managing misconceptions and building empathy. Read ⇢
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What a Doctor Can’t Tell You About Chronic Pain
This blog post discusses chronic pain, emphasizing that doctors may not always have clear answers or solutions. It highlights the emotional and mental toll of living with persistent pain, the uncertainty of its progression, and the importance of self-care, support, and finding personal ways to cope and manage it. Read ⇢
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To Tell or Not to Tell: Navigating Chronic Illness Disclosure
Deciding when to share your chronic illness is a personal choice. This blog explores the importance of setting boundaries, the role of disclosure in relationships, and the pros and cons of sharing at work. You control your story, and sharing should come from comfort, not obligation. Empathy and understanding are… Read ⇢
Meet the blog host, Zebra Pig.
A neurodivergent, chronic illness gaming nerd and nurse. Talking about all things in the medical and chronic illness world. Telling my story and giving my perspective.
Zebra Pig 