Please can I have some time off?

Small and I had a lengthy chat this week about why people need time off from their jobs. He has … More

Making the most of the good times

Life has been easier for the past three weeks and in a strange way, I am finding I can be … More

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

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

5 things you don’t have to be offended by if you live with chronic illness

Posts with titles like ’10 things not to say to someone with a chronic illness’ have been all over social … More

Pacing myself

I have noticed a bit of a pattern in how I respond to the ups and downs of living with … More

Fun in the snow (and out of it)

It’s been a little chilly in the UK this week! We’ve had more snow in East London than we have … 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

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