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Chronically Nikki
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#Chronicpain blogger at Chronicallynikki.com. #fibromyalgia/#migraine/#vertigo
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Thank you to @achronicvoice.com for sharing my latest blog post on what it’s like living with a #DynamicDisability! It’s very much appreciated! 🫶
February 11, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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"Metaphors are keys for opening the doors to understanding, for illustrating concepts that the average person is able to relate to. Despite living w #ChronicIllness for 20+ years, I realise that there is still so much I don’t know about." @achronicvoice.com
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A Quarterly Reflection: 12 Important Life Lessons I’ve Learned
I was surprised to find that I have learned many important life lessons from writing and blogging — even when I had only started it for 4 months.
www.achronicvoice.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
February 11, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Thumbs up for surviving another day! Its been a day for sure.
February 11, 2026 at 4:39 AM
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"Most of us only check in once we’re already depleted. A weekly #ritual flips that pattern. It gives you a built-in feedback loop that grows sharper over time. Eventually, your body cues become clearer.": buff.ly/t4cOYOz

by @thethrivingspoonie.com
#ChronicPain #MentalHealth #burnout #ChronicIllness
How to Catch Yourself Before You Burn Out: Pacing With Chronic Illness Made Simple
Learn simple ways to pace with chronic illness using a weekly self-check-in to manage energy, prevent burnout, and plan with awareness.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Many thanks to Melissa at @teamfibro (Fibromyalgia National Health Organization) for featuring my journey with #fibromyalgia.

Learn top tips for #LifeWithFibromyalgia at
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#FibromyaligiaAdvocate #FibroNerds #MySeveralWorlds
#SupportFibro
Fibromyalgia Warrior Journey | MySeveralWorlds.com
Inspiring Fibromyalgia Warrior Carrie. She shares her journey living in Taiwan with Ankylosing Spondylitis, Fibromyalgia, and ME/CFS.
supportfibromyalgia.org
February 9, 2026 at 4:10 PM
February 9, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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“n your #brain, when #stress is not severe & neurons have time to #recover ..it’s a positive thing, causing connections to become stronger paving neural pathways. Stress is just part of living — even #HealthyLiving.”: buff.ly/bgchUpv

by dlhampton
#StressManagement #spoonie
Proven Ways to Reduce the Damaging Effects of Chronic Stress - The Best Brain Possible
When stress is chronic, it can have lasting negative effects on your brain and body. Here's how you can lessen the damage.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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"A study lacking [a #ControlGroup ] may demonstrate that a particular drug works, but it cannot determine whether it is more or less effective than a different #medication or no #treatment.": buff.ly/YTB0GSl

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#research #medicine #science #MedicalNews
How to spot bad science in medical news
Learn to spot bad science in the news. This guide reveals "red flags" in medical reporting, from studies with too few participants to confusing correlation with causation.
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February 8, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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"We often tell ourselves or others to be strong. Instead of instilling inspiration... it becomes another standard we have to meet. You don’t have to be strong all the time. One small step forward is still a powerful act." Via @achronicvoice.com
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#ChronicPain
You Don't Have to be Strong, Just a Little Stronger Than Before
Sometimes telling ourselves to be brave invokes fear. Here's why you don't have to be strong, just a little stronger than before.
www.achronicvoice.com
February 8, 2026 at 9:36 PM
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“People who don’t have #Fibromyalgia or another #chronicillness often don’t get that #chronicpain is an ongoing struggle… During a #flare-up, it can take three days or three weeks for things to simmer down… I’m on my pain’s schedule and not my own.” https://buff.ly/3RR9fUP
February 9, 2026 at 2:23 AM
When pain is surprisingly low and you wonder why? #Chronicpain
February 8, 2026 at 8:43 PM
Just trying to survive here #Chronicillness
February 7, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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What's your favorite technique for creating calm?

Mine are deep breathing (nervous system reset), writing, and art. I practice all of these things though. I'd love to hear from you!

Image Credit: NEUROFIT

#CalmOverChaos #ProtectYourPeace #NervousSystemReset #MySeveralWorlds
February 7, 2026 at 5:13 PM
I see you did a thing today, you must be cured #chronicillness
February 6, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Just smile more? #Chronicillness
February 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM
February 4, 2026 at 10:06 PM
#insomnia problems
February 3, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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February 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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"I’ve got #journal entries that will never see the light of day but helped me process #heartbreak, #burnout &.. #inspiration. There are half-finished short #stories in my drafts folder that taught me how to write better dialogue.": buff.ly/Yx3kvQ7

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#WritingCommunity #MentalHealth
Why I Keep Writing Even When No One’s Reading (Yet)
And Why I Will Continue to Do So
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February 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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"You’re expected to be inspiring or invisible. #Sick people are often reduced to two roles: heroic overcomer or quiet sufferer. Both of those erase the complexity of your real life.": buff.ly/yyD8djt

by @thethrivingspoonie.com
#ChronicIllness #NEisVoid #disability #InvisibleIllness #ableism
What It Really Means to Live Authentically With Chronic Illness—And Why It’s So Hard to Do
Discover what it really means to live authentically with chronic illness—and why it’s so challenging to let go of expectations.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Time to stretch! #chronicpain #MS
February 2, 2026 at 7:24 PM