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Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 20h

THEM: So that #medication means everything is good then?

ME: No. Bit better. With side effect bonus fun.

*Five minutes later.*

THEM: But cured.

ME: Uh, but no

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Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 23h

#Functionality and #motivation struggles with #chronicillness and #chronicpain brainlessblogger.ca/2025/10/14/f...

Functionality & Motivation struggles

I have experienced some rapid swings in my functionality. Ongoing since I became disabled itself. Not entirely surprising since I am disabled. These swings down happen. And the swings up are not qu…

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Princess in the Tower @apainprincess.bsky.social · 4d

“While they know my illnesses are bad, I don’t often show just how bad they can get… When I’m able to hang out, that’s me on my absolutely best days.” https://themighty.com/topic/chronic-illness/what-sick-people-dont-tell-friends/ #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #SpoonieSky

22 Things People With Chronic Illness Don't Admit to Their Healthy Friends

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Princess in the Tower @apainprincess.bsky.social · 2d

“Have you ever been stuck in bed for a few days from a really bad infection or surgery? Think back… You could barely get out of bed and simple tasks were exhausting. Now consider feeling that way every day, all day, for months or years.” https://buff.ly/zp4j7pr #severefatigue #chronicpain #spoonie

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Princess in the Tower @apainprincess.bsky.social · Dec 8

“If opening your eyes, or getting out of bed, or holding a spoon, or combing your hair is the daunting Mount Everest you climb today, that is okay.” ~ Carmen Ambrosia

#MentalHealthMatters #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #RareDisease

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A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 1d

"But u do get to choose how u respond to the people who stay. The ones who fetch your hot water bottle. The ones who know your pharmacy schedule better than yr doctor. The ones who—god bless them—bring u the right tea bags.": buff.ly/ps6AhcW

#ChronicIllness #caregiver
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The Power of “I’m Sorry”Another Thing No One Warns You About

By Antonia at Unremarkable Me(Yes, I’m writing this with a heat pack on one side and an attitude problem on the other. If you were hoping for zen, you’ve knocked on the wrong blog.)So, Here's the…

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Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 1d

Isolation is difficult on us mentally and emotionally with #chronicillness

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Carrie - MySeveralWorlds - Artist, Author, Advocate @carriekellenberger.bsky.social · 1d

"Those with #ChronicIllness are like millions. Chameleons change colors to blend in with their environment, where is the chronically ill hide their pain to make others comfortable, blending in with their surroundings."

Credit @MISTIBLUDAY
#ChronicIllnessAwareness #MySeveralWorlds

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Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 1d

You know you have #chronicillness isolation when this happens

Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 1d

#chronicpain is invisible unseen but felt

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Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 1d

Feeling your feels with #chronicpain Read More: bit.ly/4h9ZwU3

Feeling your feels with chronic pain

It isn’t a bad thing I have been thinking about the CBT I took for my depression back in the day but how it isn’t that effective for chronic pain. How thinking positive is a thing that always…

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Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 3d

My old neurologist became ill and now isn't practicing. I think that is why it was over the phone at the time.

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Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 3d

I hope that the push to see a new neuro will help with this. And then I will get medication a Lot faster. Because this waiting is not a good idea at all

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Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 4d

Recent #ER experience #MS #Chronicillnes brainlessblogger.ca/2025/10/10/e...

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A Chronic Voice @achronicvoice.com · 4d

“[ #ChronicIllness ] is always there to remind us that we have to work a lot harder to perform #tasks that were once so easy. This can get downright exhausting..to the point where we might feel much less of a person than we once were.”: buff.ly/J6TLbbH

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#NEisVoid #disabled

Tips for healthy living with a chronic health condition - Tom Seaman

Advocate for yourself and for others. Learn as much as you can about your health condition so you can make the best choices for your personal well being. Share with others what you learn to help them…

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Dr Lindsay Tedds @lindsaytedds.bsky.social · 4d

From my hemiplegic migraine group

“You don’t look sick” Thanks that’s the goal. But here is what you don’t see. I cancel plans, I rest for hours after a shower, I forget basic words mid sentence, I grieve a version of myself barely remember, fight everyday against a body that doesn’t cooperate. It is not just tired. It is chronic illness.

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Carrie - MySeveralWorlds - Artist, Author, Advocate @carriekellenberger.bsky.social · 5d

Many thanks to Melissa at @teamfibro (Fibromyalgia National Health Organization) for featuring my journey with #fibromyalgia.
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❓What is the most important piece of advice you would give to someone newly diagnosed with #Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia Warrior Journey | MySeveralWorlds.com

Inspiring Fibromyalgia Warrior Carrie. She shares her journey living in Taiwan with Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, and ME/CFS.

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Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 4d

#fatigue

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Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 5d

When one #symptom improves for the day but another goes nuts #chronicillness

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Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 6d

#Depression, #chronicpain and core values brainlessblogger.ca/2025/10/08/d...

Depression, pain and core values

October is depression awareness month. When I think about my longest bout of depression I know I needed treatment for it. But the why of treatment was dominantly pain. Unmanaged pain. So when I wen…

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Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 6d

Me: *Makes doctor appointment*

Two days later

Me: *Makes another doctor appointment for that important thing I forgot to talk about at the other appointment*
#Chronicillness

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Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 6d

#ChronicIllness #humour

Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 8d

#Insomnia with #chronicpain be like:

Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 8d

#chronicpain thoughts- basically, yeah, the way it is for me

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Brainless Blogger @brainlessblogger.bsky.social · 11d

Things never to say to someone with #anxiety

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