Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes pain. There are many different symptoms that can range from pain, fatigue, migraines to insomnia, inflammation and sensory overload. When you live with Fibromyalgia…
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Fatigue
How can I explain my fatigue in a way you will understand?
by Natalie van Scheltinga March 21, 2020It’ so hard to explain when you’ve not experienced it yourself, the debilitating fatigue that I often feel. It’s not the same as being tired after working a long day.…
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Fatigue
Living with extreme fatigue? These 11 memes are made for you
by TheUnchargeables March 19, 2020Extreme fatigue is no joke. It’s much more than just being tired. It’s the bone tired, I can’t take it anymore kinf of fatigue. These 11 memes may help you…
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Mental HealthSpoonie Tips
Tips from fellow Chargies during these stressful times
by TheUnchargeables March 17, 2020Another article about coronavirus? Yes, but this is a good one. We have asked our community members: ” Coronavirus is on top of everyone’s mind. What tips would you give…
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Entertainment at home
Stuck at home? 12 tips to not go stir crazy
by Natalie van Scheltinga March 15, 2020Many coutries around the world are ordering their citizens to stay home due to the coronavirus outbreak. Many people have never been homebound and have no idea what they are…
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Autoimmune DIsease
Fresh perspective on coronavirus from a chronically ill person
by Natalie van Scheltinga March 14, 2020Yes, this is serious. Yes, you have to be careful. I’m not downplaying the threat the coronavirus poses, but it’s not the end of the world. If anything, everybody now…
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Living with brain fog is super frustrating. You forget what you are saying while talking, or forget entire words. Loose your phone, your keys or other things while you just…
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Brain FogCoping techniquesDaily livingExercising with chronic illnessMeditationOvercoming challengesYoga
How To Use Yoga as a Tool to Become More Motivated in Life
by TheUnchargeables March 7, 2020A thought that often crosses our minds in the morning is “I have no motivation to get through the day”. Lack of motivation; an easy thing to explain but a…
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Cerebral PalsyDating with Chronic IllnessLonelinessMaintaining healthy relationshipsOvercoming challenges
Dating with Cerebral Palsy (My Personal Experience)
by TheUnchargeables February 22, 2020One of the biggest misconceptions about people with disabilities is that we have no desire to date or have no understanding of what a relationship consists of. I can tell…
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Daily livingGrieving
How Watching ‘My Girl’ Taught Me Coping Skills for Life and Grief
by The Unchargeables February 15, 2020Two days before Christmas my great-grandma passed away, and I needed something to help me cope with her passing so I decided to go on Netflix and search through the newly…