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What does it mean to ‘listen to your body’?

You’ve probably been offered this nugget of wisdom at some point when you’ve been unwell or exhausted: “Make sure you … More

chronic illness, exhaustion, fatigue, peace, plans, rest, rheumatoid arthritis, sleep, symptoms, tiredness, type 1 diabetes

I need to stop worrying about ‘letting people down’!

We have this silly phrase in my family that we use when one of us makes a minor mistake or … More

challenges, chronic illness, energy, events, fatigue, guilt, health, productivity, stress, understanding

Giving a damn again when you’ve given up

Like lots of people who live with chronic illness, I fluctuate between dogged determination to be as well as I … More

energy, exhaustion, fatigue, food, health, mental health, self care, sleep, understanding

Cancelling plans – no more excuses!

For most of my adult life, I’ve been quite a sociable person. The thought of empty diary days used to … More

anxiety, chronic illness, excuses, family, fatigue, friends, pain, plans, rest, understanding

Choosing to lose the pressure to ‘be productive’

On Tuesday I rather ‘overdid it’ with a Pilates class (still loving it!), lots of walking and a shopping trip. … More

challenges, children, chronic illness, family, fatigue, productivity, value

‘The perfect day’ doesn’t have to be exhausting

This weekend has been a tough one. I had the kids on my own this Saturday, so got it into my … More

activities, behaviour, challenges, children, family, fatigue, fun, parenting, stress

Are my symptoms all in my head?

I’ve had background aching in most of my joints for a few weeks now and it’s exhausting. The fatigue is … More

challenges, doubt, fatigue, health, pain, recovery, restriction, rheumatoid arthritis, stress

Making your home a haven

Until I had kids I was a very messy person. But when I began maternity leave after having Small, a … More

challenges, children, family, fatigue, fun, haven, health, home, mental health, pain, parenting, recovery, relaxing, space

When your meds don’t play fair

I’m very grateful for the drugs I am able to take. Living in the UK, all these chemical helpers are … More

fatigue, medication, pain, rheumatoid arthritis, sickness, thankfulness, type 1 diabetes

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