Be prepared! Some tips to make travel with chronic illness less stressful

We discovered last year the wonder of going on a February half-term mini break – something to look forward to … More

#nofilter: identifying the lens of chronic illness

My favourite part of an eye test is when the optician puts those crazy retro glasses on you and slots … More

One giant leap for me – overcoming barriers to exercise

I went to a Pilates class this morning. Not a big deal for most people, but for me it was … More

Better the devil you know – dealing with diagnosis

I finally got a confirmed diagnosis of coeliac disease this week. My blood tests always come back positive, but doctors … More

To sleep, perchance to dream

I’ve never been a good sleeper. When I was a child, I used to drive my parents nuts as I … More

All a bit too much

Looking back through my past posts made me realise that it has been a pretty good year health-wise. It’s helpful … More

Let’s talk about pain, baby

A friend was recently diagnosed with a long-term condition. She told me that she is struggling with how difficult it … More

Have a seat..?

I’ve realised over the years that alongside the physical issues chronic illness causes, there is a whole raft of personal … More

The storm after the storm

I have noticed a pattern emerging as my physical health improves after a difficult period. Every time I get more … More