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Tag: sleep

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

When self-discipline involves skipping the gym to go back to bed

I was in a crazy rush to get to my weekly Pilates class this morning (when I say weekly, that’s … More

advice, challenges, chronic illness, decisions, discipline, exercise, health, rest, sleep, wellbeing

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

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

anxiety, control, diabetes, sleep
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