Art Therapy Interview with Author/Artist Cameron B. Auxer. Learn how Cameron uses art as a coping technique for chronic illness. Don’t forget to check out her new book too!
Category: CHRONIC ILLNESS
Chronic illness such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, lupus, Crohn’s, heart disease, and diabetes, for example, are the leading causes of death and disability in North America. Patients with chronic illnesses and conditions often have to adjust their lifestyle, employment, and dreams.
Throat Pain with Fibromyalgia – A Moderate to Severe Symptom of Fibro
Throat pain and voice problems with Fibromyalgia is a symptom of severe fibromyalgia that most people don’t talk about or mention. Learn more about fibromyalgia complications here.
The Lunar New Year ‘Effect’ on Chronically Ill Patients Like Me
Lunar New Year in Taiwan. Happy Year of the Ox! As people in Taiwan rejoice at being with their loved ones, I’m grateful to be here in my safe island bubble. But I wish I was planning my trip home this summer.
Fibromyalgia in Taiwan – What You Need To Know
Fibromyalgia in Taiwan – What You Need To Know – If you’ve landed on this page, you’re likely here in Taiwan and have just realized that there is the disturbing lack of information about fibromyalgia in Taiwan. This resource guide for fibro patients offers some helpful advice that you won’t hear from your doctor.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Taiwan – 3 December
Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities in Taiwan! I’ve seen zero coverage in Taiwan and I hope this post raises some awareness for the disabled community in Taiwan.
What Happened When I Stopped Taking My Meds
Today marks exactly two years since I started taking Enbrel to help with pain and inflammation from Ankylosing Spondylitis, aka axial spondyloarthritis. In all this time, I’ve been paying out of pocket for Enbrel. My monthly bill for 8 injections is 30,000NT per month. As you can guess, the stress of coming up with this […]
MSW Interviews: Learning About FND and Finding Wellness with Alison Hayes
We’re learning about FND and finding wellness with Alison Hayes in today’s MSW Interview series. Learn from this talented health advocate.
The Cost of Chronic Illness and Maintaining An Income When You Are Chronically Ill
You’ll never think of the cost of chronic illness and maintaining an income until it happens to you. Here’s a breakdown of what Spoonies think about.
Advocacy and Volunteer Work When You Are Chronically Ill
Most chronically ill patients struggle to find purpose and meaning in life, and a great number of us do so with advocacy work. Some of us also seek volunteering opportunities, so today’s post is about finding the right kind of volunteer work when you are chronically ill.
Coping With Stress And Chronic Illness During a Global Pandemic
Coping with stress and chronic illness during a global pandemic is rough. But is it much different from how chronically ill patients were already living?