Chronic illness

A brief update on my upcoming EUA surgery at UCLH and later a medical meeting in Bristol. Queue the panic, stress and …

My review for This Is Going To Hurt by Adam Kay. These Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor make for comical, intriguing …

No matter how hard you try to be prepared, life can throw you a curveball. Sometimes the best thing we can do …

There can be a lot of pressures and challenges in life, with or without chronic illness. Sometimes we just need a reminder …

I don’t often do blogger awards here. However, I’ve been nominated for a few lately and although I’m late in doing this, …

Pass the party poppers & grab a slice of cake. It’s time to talk birthdays, and ageing is one thing we all …

My review & recommendation for the Rio Facial Sauna. This is a practical addition to any skincare routine to cleanse, clean & …

Here are some tips to make travel with a disability a little more manageable, whether you’re travelling with oxygen, anxiety or guide …

Do you sweat the small stuff, perhaps with too much stress & high anxiety? Here’s a look at why caring less is …

It’s a new month – Hello July! – and a good time to give ourselves the reminder of new possibilities with today’s …

A mini me update with results from the Bloggers Bash, the books I’ve loved recently & would recommend, and days out with …

Are stairs at home becoming difficult? Here are some suggestions for lifestyle changes & thoughts on stairlifts that could make them more …

Here I share some of my experience with chronic migraines, postdrome & cluster headaches, plus some useless neurologist appointments.

7 migraine & headache helpers to make tolerating these invisible conditions just a tiny bit more bearable, from eye packs to forehead …

A look at the different ways we can keep track of our health, as well as the potential benefits to monitoring wellbeing …

We could probably all use a little more laughter in our lives. Here are a few memes, funnies & videos to bring …

A guest post by John on his new online community initiative for migraines and fibromyalgia, both of which are chronic conditions affecting …

It can be exhausting fighting for our health but don’t be disheartened. Here are some tips for when you hit the brick …

In honour of Fibromyalgia Awareness Day & ME/CFS Awareness week, here are a few thoughts on the conditions, diagnosis & life with …

Exploring the issues around painful experiences & letting go in order to move forward, with a fantastic quote from C.S. Lewis.

Fibromyglia life can be strewn with a myriad of frustrations. Here’s a look at just 5 of these challenges when living with …

Recent research suggests hot chocolate could lower fatigue & pain in MS participants. Does it make you want a cup of cocoa?

A mini me update, including a Bloggers Bash nomination, health news, social media updates, birthdays, books, Netflix & hot chocolate galore.