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The Frustration of Explaining Chronic Illness Life

Sometimes, explaining what it’s like to live with a chronic illness can be frustrating — especially when people don’t understand. Here is a journal prompt to help you deal with your frustration and come up with an easier explanation.

Thanksgiving Tees That are Both Cute and Comfortable!

Looking for a cute and comfortable Thanksgiving t-shirt? Check out these designs that are perfect for people with chronic illnesses like fibromyalgia and arthritis. These shirts are made to be soft, stretchy, and breathable, so you’ll stay comfortable all day long.

How Much Have You Learned About Your Chronic Illness?

Pin Description: Chronic illnesses can be unpredictable, and it's normal to feel like you're constantly learning about your condition. This reflective journal prompt will help you document all that you've learned in your journey with chronic illness.

This week’s journal prompt is to help make you aware of how much you have learned about your chronic illness since you were diagnosed. Whether you knew much about your condition before diagnosis or not, you most definitely know more about it now. Think back to what you knew at the time of diagnosis, thenContinue reading “How Much Have You Learned About Your Chronic Illness?”

15 Fibromyalgia Symptom Journal Benefits and Drawbacks

Whether it's helping you track your progress or providing a distraction from the pain, there are many reasons to keep a journal about your health. However, there are also some disadvantages - here is what to expect!

If you’re living with fibromyalgia, then you know just how frustrating and unpredictable the symptoms can be. Keeping track of everything – from your daily pain levels to what seems to aggravate your symptoms – is critical for managing your condition, but it can also be a lot of work. Luckily, there are many benefitsContinue reading “15 Fibromyalgia Symptom Journal Benefits and Drawbacks”