What it’s like to Lose Your Memory
Ever wondered what it’s like to lose your memory? To not even know your name? It happened to me, a fabled event known as ‘The Butternutting of 2016’…
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What to Expect from an ESA Application
I’d never heard of ESA but last year was advised to apply when signed off work for long term sickness. Here’s how the process went
Becoming Visible
The world of invisible illnesses is complex and often tough to explain. Trying out a mobility aid has been pretty strange after years of ‘looking well’!
You’ll Grow Out of it & How That isn’t Always True
What do you do when you’re told you’ll “grow out of it” but you never do?
A Chronic Voice: January Link-Up 2019
Check out my thought on this month’s prompts from A Chronic Voice
A Chronic Voice: November Link Up 2018
Check out my thoughts on A Chronic Voice’s November prompts of; Meeting, Advocating, Tweaking, Working, Curating
More than a Grey Day, Coping Mechanisms for SAD
Seasonal Affective Disorder can turn grey days into difficult ordeals, we’ve put together some great coping mechanisms for helping with this condition
A Lack of Alarms to set Alarm Bells Ringing
A PSA for the importance of ensuring disability alarms work, in the hope experience doesn’t happen to others!
Staying Connected when you’re Shut Off
Staying social when you’re physically isolated is tricky, here’s what I find helps!
A Complete Guide to Pacing for Chronic Pain- Course Review
Check out my review for A Life in Slow Motion’s course on pacing for chronic illness sufferers