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Why Gratitude is the Gift of Chronic Illness

April 28, 2020 By Sandy Leave a Comment

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We never think of long-term disease as a gift. But gratitude is the gift of chronic illness.

I intended to write about the anxiety of being among the “highly vulnerable” during a pandemic. But the truth is that I spent most of the morning writing a COVID-19 article for work – addressing how employers can plan for the challenges of a gradual return business as usual. Frankly, I’m drained. I’ve spent way too much emotional currency today thinking and worrying about this damn virus.

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Two Simple Strategies for Self-Care

April 19, 2020 By Sandy Leave a Comment

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There are two simple strategies for self-care that you can use to reduce anxiety and improve your well-being.

Take care of yourself.  How many times have you heard this expression? If you’re chronically ill, I’ll wager that you’ve heard it a lot.  But what does it really mean?  How do you define self-care?

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Five Honest Truths About Invisible Illness

April 12, 2020 By Sandy Leave a Comment

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You can’t clearly see them, but invisible illnesses span a broad spectrum of diseases including autoimmune, psychiatric and psychological illnesses and other chronic conditions.

Lupus. Fibromyalgia. Inflammatory bowel disease. Rheumatoid arthritis. Chronic fatigue syndrome. Myositis. Lyme disease. Depression.  Bipolar disorder. Post-traumatic stress disorder. HIV.  Pulmonary fibrosis. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Congestive heart failure.  Chronic pain.

What do these have in common?  They can all be invisible illnesses.  This is not a complete list – or even a list of the most common.  But all of these invisible illnesses share these five honest truths:

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Hi! I'm Sandy. If you’ve found your way here chances are you’re living with a chronic illness. Do you need support? Coping strategies? Information? Maybe a little humor? You’ve come to the right place. Join me on my journey. It’s so much easier if we do it together.

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