The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. However, for some individuals, including those with chronic illnesses, it can also be a stressful time. In this post, we’ll explore 10 tips to navigate the holidays with chronic illness. These tips can help increase your confidence, preparedness, and hopefully enjoyment during this […]
Learn how to start to tackle your own “why do I feel guilty when I relax” dilemma. It is rather common these days to feel guilty for taking time off work or relaxing on your days off. While it is common, it can feel really frustrating to have your mind continuing to be in productivity […]
As someone who has a chronic illness, and is a chronic illness therapist, I have heard my fair share and my client’s fair share of well intentioned advice and comments that are actually rather hurtful. Families, partners, and friends of those with chronic illness and pain want to support and sometimes feel ill equipped. This […]
When it comes to working towards recovering from burnout, it is common knowledge that rest is needed. And that is far easier said than done because rest is a bit more dynamic than laying on the couch or catching up on sleep. There is a difference between sleep vs rest. While sleep is important for […]