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Living With Chronic Pain – How to Stop Chasing a Diagnosis

December 20, 2019

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Living with chronic pain or any chronic illness is one of the hardest things a person can go through, and the fight for an official diagnosis can be even harder. Jumping through hoops and practically begging to be heard or taken seriously.

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Fun and Simple Self-Care Activities for Kids With Chronic Illness

April 3, 2022

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Guest post by Anya Willis 


At The Chronic Diary, we know that living with a chronic condition isn’t easy. But nothing is worse than learning that your child has a chronic illness. You want to make them feel better, but you won’t always be around to help.

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5 Healthy Ways to Deal With Grief and Loss

March 20, 2022

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Guest post by Camille Johnson

After losing a loved one, many of us also lose the energy and motivation to continue life as normal. We may lose interest in the things that once brought us joy and happiness, and we may lack the energy to work, go to school, care for ourselves and loved ones, and get out of bed in the morning. For some, grief and loss can turn into depression, which affects our motivation and energy levels even further. 

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Stuck in a Rut? Here’s 9 Things That’ll Help You Feel Better!

February 13, 2022

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Have you been feeling a little “blah” or stuck in a rut?

Like life was just on a repetitive loop, and things no longer excite you anymore. Or like you’re doing loads but not getting any closer to your dreams or goals?

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6 Ways to Make New Friends’ When You’re Chronically Ill

February 6, 2022

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Making new friends as an adult is hard enough, but when you add chronic illness into the mix, it can make things a lot more challenging. It’s hard to make new friends, or maintain relationships when your energy is always low, or you’re unable to get out of the house as much.

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Sometimes it can be hard to know how to best suppo Sometimes it can be hard to know how to best support a friend who has a chronic illness/pain. 

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“My strength did not come from lifting weights. “My strength did not come from lifting weights. My strength came from lifting myself up when I was knocked down.” - Bob Moore

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Absent diagnosis doesn’t mean absent pain or sym Absent diagnosis doesn’t mean absent pain or symptoms! 

Not having a diagnosis doesn’t make your pain or symptoms any less real! Your pain is real, your concerns are valid and your pursuit for answers are warranted. 

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Those of us with chronic Illnesses aren’t lazy, Those of us with chronic Illnesses aren’t lazy, boring, rude or seeking attention! 

We’re fucking amazing 🤩!

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Those of us living with chronic pain/illness know Those of us living with chronic pain/illness know how overwhelming it can be. Physically, mentally and emotionally is can drain all of your energy. 

Unfortunately overwhelm is something that a lot of us deal with, on a consistent basis, and it can be hard to know how to deal with it. 

Here are a few things that help me cope a little better, hopefully you’ll find them helpful too. 

I’m constantly trying to figure out ways to deal with the overwhelm that chronic illness triggers, so feel free to drop some more ideas below. 

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Saying 'NO' when you have a chronic illness can be Saying 'NO' when you have a chronic illness can be hard. It can make you feel mean or even a little guilty.But sometimes it's necessary in order for you to prioritise your health. 

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