#chronicillnesswarrior

[chronicillnesshumor]

[shadowfox1987]

The Big Ask.

Hello, my name is Kris. I have Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis. I have MS and 3 other auto immune diseases, now, Breast Cancer Survivor and I am going to be okay. You will be too! We might communicate differently, behave differently or look different to you but we are a lot more like you than not like you. Please don’t make disability the tragedy that it is not. I am still growing my…

[drblied]

Finding Strength in the Journey: Chronic Illness Resilience Tips from Dr. Blied

Living with chronic illness means that managing symptoms is a daily part of my life. As someone who navigates living with lupus and fibromyalgia, I’ve developed strategies that help me balance my roles as a mother, wife, and clinician, while attempting to live gracefully with chronic illness.

Here are some practical approaches rooted in both science and my lived experiences:

1. Energy Pacing as an Act of Self-Respect: Learning to balance activity and rest helps prevent symptom flare-ups. I encourage creating a "daily energy budget" to focus on high-priority activities without depleting yourself.

2. Mindfulness Meditation as a Pain Management Tool: Evidence suggests that mindfulness practices can reduce symptoms, improve coping, and enhance overall quality of life across various health conditions (Greeson & Chin, 2019). So, set a timer for just 2 minutes and take a deep breath in through your nose and out through your mouth, if you have access to do this. While breathing, think about your favorite place that you have been or want to visit (a room, a park, a beach, the forest) and visualize every detail that you can about that place. Invite all 5 senses into your visualization of this place. When the timer ends, return to your day feeling a little more relaxed and calmer. 

3. Building Community for Emotional Support: Chronic illness can be isolating. I advocate for connecting with others who understand the journey, offering a blend of clinical advice and personal insights on finding supportive communities. For example, Lupus LA has virtual support groups for lupus patients and their caregivers globally: https://lupusla.org/support-groups/. 4. Self-Compassion and Honoring Your Limits: No matter what each day looks like, remember to treat yourself with kindness and grace. Living with physical limitations and pain can cause extreme frustration. My mentor once told me: accept your limitations as God's gifts. After rolling my eyes, I reflected on the wisdom of this advice. When things feel out of your control, it is an opportunity for you to lean more into your faith and treat yourself with much more compassion. Your best will look different each day, and that is always okay. 

Discover helpful resources in the Faces of Health app, which is designed to help you track and improve your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The AuDHD Strong app is another resource that can help neurodivergent individuals improve executive functioning and better manage stress with research-backed tools.

Download Faces of Health now from the Apple Store or the Google Play Store. And Download AuDHD Strong now from the Apple Store or the Google Play Store. I also invite you to explore the Empowerment Through Understanding: Adult ADHD and Autism Modules here for insights and practical strategies to help you thrive.

For more valuable insights, I encourage you to explore my blog at https://drblied.com/blog/. For a selection of wellness resources, please visit the resources page on my website at https://drblied.com/resources/.

Reference

Greeson, J. M., & Chin, G. R. (2019). Mindfulness and physical disease: A concise review. Current Opinion in Psychology, 28, 204–210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2018.12.014

[simplelittlebrowngirljae]

Waffles Anyone???

Who doesn't like waffles?!?! They are legit a little piece of heaven! I love everything about them, and I love making them even more! I love creaming the butter and whisking everything together. I also get this intuition about when to pop them out of the waffle maker. And my waffle maker....it's just superb!! I love it because the plates are removable and dishwasher safe. It's part of the Cuisinart Griddler set - you get 3 sets of plates- griddle plates, grill plates, and waffle plates. You can interchange the plates to create different surfaces such as a griddle, panini press, a grill, waffle iron, etc. It's an amazing investment! To purchase, here is the link: Cuisinart GR-4N 5-in-1 Silver Griddler, Black Dials, and Waffle Plates Bundle https://a.co/d/axGXI3b

So, those waffles....here is the recipe and process.

Ingredients: ( these are gluten-free and heart healthy. They can be made vegan by swapping the egg for an extra banana and using dark chocolate chips!)

- 1 stick country crock plant butter

- 1 ripe banana

-1 egg

- 1 capful vanilla extract

- 3 tbs stevia

- 2 cups almond flour

- 1 cup gf flour ( use a 1:1 baking flour such as Krustaceaz)

- 1 tbs baking powder

- 1 cup Lily's sugar-free chocolate chips

- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

Preheat waffle iron to 375. Melt butter in a microwave safe bowl. Brush some of your melted butter on the waffle iron to keep your batter from sticking. Let it continue to preheat. To your butter, add stevia, egg, vanilla. Mix well. Mash your banana and add to butter mixture. Add in flours and baking soda. Mix well. Slowly add in your milk until your batter is slightly thick but kind of loose. You'll know the right consistency. Add in your chocolate chips and mix right before you get ready to start pouring your batter.

Pour your batter onto your waffle iron. Let the waffles bake until light brown or the crispness you desire. Remove from iron and top with butter.

I enjoy my waffles with some peanut butter and low fat sugar-free vanilla greek yogurt or sugar-free syrup. But you can top with whipped cream and berries or more bananas! Serve however you like!

[elementalevolutions]

When Your Thyroid Levels Are More Dramatic Than a Soap Opera

The image has been crafted to evoke the delicate balance of living with a chronic condition, symbolizing a nurturing and compassionate relationship with oneself. It captures the essence of hope and growth, highlighting the journey of self-care.

#HashimotoProblems

[jocelynpaigekelly]

Dialysis Diaries: The Real Stuff 💉 Today’s session ended on a good note… but not before a rough patch. 😅

About halfway through, my blood pressure dropped too fast—next thing I knew, I was throwing up. (Yeah, that part never gets easier 🤢). But luckily, the care team was right there, rounding around me, getting me through it like champs. I seriously don’t know what I’d do without them.

These moments are hard. They remind me that this process isn’t just about sitting in a chair—it’s a rollercoaster for the body and soul. But I got through it. And by the end? BP leveled out, fluids were off, and I was okay. That’s a win in my book. 🙌

To everyone who’s donated, shared, prayed, or even just checked in: THANK YOU. You’re not just supporting a campaign—you’re helping me get through days like this. You’re keeping me fighting. 💙

#DialysisLife #TheHardDaysToo #StillStanding #ThankYouDonors #ChronicIllnessWarrior #RealTalkHealing #OneSessionAtATime

[cranbery]

Felt a bit nauseous and then had to clean up my cat's goopy eye cuz he's having a herpes flare up #chronicillnesswarrior and it grossed me out so bad I threw up extremely violently #chronicillnesswarrioralso

[thealmosttherapistwholosthermind]

MEDICAL TRAUMA

I am not a complainer by nature.

When the surgeon asks, "How are you doing?"

and I say, "I would like to revise my other side.”

I know I look calm and poised.

I know I suggest it in a pleasant manner.

But that DOES NOT mean I want to have brain surgery for funsies.

Hell NO!

Brain surgery sucks. No offense meant.

But recovery wrecks my life for months.

I can't be the mom I long to be.

The wife I used to be.

Or the therapist I need to be.

I am choosing this Hell a forth time

because I am currently living in it anyway.

Every time the dishwasher runs.

Every time my 9 year old is himself -- a loud rambunctious little boy.

Each time my husband runs his table saw and constructs something magnificent. I can't walk steadily for the rest of the day.

What am I supposed to do? Ask them to stop? Earplugs only help so much.

Nah, bro.

I am asking for you to cut my head open

so I can give them THEIR lives back.

So they don't have to dance around me anymore.

It's such a chore to be the one everyone works around.

Can you imagine what it’s like for them?

It's not about me. It's not about your numbers.

I just want my world to stop swaying with every clangor.

I want my world to stand still for THEM.

Even the air conditioner sets me back. But you didn't ask me that.

I could see it in your face.

I know the look by now,

I've had plenty of medical trauma

before reaching your virtual office space.

You could hardly wait to shut the metaphorical door in my face.

Wondering when my soul sucking need for surgery is going to end.

Well let me tell you, my friend,

I am also waiting to see how this story ends.

Like on it our lives depend.

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[therealgutdoctor]

Tired of hearing 'nothing’s wrong' when you know something is? At The Real Gut Doctor, we uncover the real issues and give you the best care money can buy. You’re not here because you’re looking for another quick fix. You’re here because you know there’s a better way to health. The kind of health that doesn’t come in a pill. The kind that means understanding your body, not just masking the symptoms. You’re ready to invest in that. But here’s the truth—most doctors aren’t trained to look beyond standard lab work. They aren’t taught to see the subtle signs of underlying dysfunction that can be wreaking havoc on your body for years. If you’ve been told: “It’s just stress.” “It’s all in your head.” Or worst of all—“We can’t find anything wrong,”—you’re in the right place. In my practice, we take a completely different approach. We dig deep. We connect the dots. We see you as a whole person, not just your symptoms. This is not a magic cure. It’s an investment in your health, your future, and your quality of life. Because if you’re still reading this, you’re not the type to give up. If you’re ready to break the cycle and start healing from the root cause—let’s talk. It’s time to get answers. It’s time to get better. Because the best investment you can ever make... is in your health. #RootCauseHealing #HealthInvestors #BeyondTheDiagnosis #GetBetterNow #ChronicIllnessWarrior #FunctionalMedicine #OptimalHealth #TrueHealing #HolisticApproach #HealthTransformation #RootCauseHealing #TheRealGutDoctor #HealthInvestors #GutHealthMatters #GetBetterNow #ChronicIllnessWarrior #FunctionalMedicine #TrueHealing #HolisticCare #HealthTransformation #FunctionalMedicine

[simplelittlebrowngirljae]

Crispy Chicken Parm Bake.....

It's been a while since I posted something so I figured I would share a nice simple recipe. I was looking for something quick and easy one night for dinner and this popped in my head. It's completely thrown together as a meal. You probably have most of everything you need in the pantry, which makes this great! So here you go:

Ingredients:

Thin sliced chicken breast

Gluten free noodles

Pasta sauce ( I used my own roasted red pepper sauce. It's posted on the site)

Parmesan cheese

Gluten free bread crumbs

Gluten free panko

Reduced fat mayonnaise

Oregano

Basil

Sea salt

Black pepper

Crushed red pepper

Paprika

Thyme

Parsley

Olive oil

Baby spinach

Clean your chicken and trim any fat. Season your chicken with salt, pepper, red pepper, thyme, parsley, oregano, basil, paprika. Set aside. In a bowl mix panko bread crumbs and regular bread crumbs. Add some parmesan cheese, oregano, parsley, pepper. Set aside. Add some mayonnaise in a bowl.

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Then, in a skillet heat enough olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan. While your oil is heating boil water for your noodles. Go back to your chicken and coat both side of your chicken with mayo then dip in breadcrumbs. Fry in hot skillet-- about 6 minutes per side or until golden brown. Take out when finished and drain excess fat. Cook all pieces of chicken. In between cooking chicken boil your noodles until al dente. Drain water. In a bowl mix noodles, spinach, and sauce. Pour in a lightly greased baking dish. Top with cooked chicken. Then top with remaining parmesan cheese. Bake in your oven until cheese is crispy.

Take out and serve warm!

[elementalevolutions]

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[solutionlab]

Effects of Stress on Physical Health - Stress and Anxiety on the Body - ...

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[jocelynpaigekelly]

Completed dialysis this morning.

It wasn’t the smoothest session—I had a scary drop in my blood pressure down to 55/40. 😳 They asked if I was okay, and honestly, I felt fine... but numbers like that don’t lie. They pumped me full of fluids until my blood pressure finally climbed back up to 139/76 before I could leave. It shook me a little—but honestly? It’s just like that sometimes.

Dialysis is life-saving, but it’s also tough on the body. I took this photo in the waiting room before. Still standing, still fighting, still grateful for another day. 💙 Thank you for being here, cheering me on, and reminding me that I’m not alone. #DialysisLife #ChronicIllnessWarrior #StillHere #onedayatatime https://www.gofundme.com/f/kidney-disease-struggle-please-assist

[aliceeliza]

God loves you more in a moment than anyone else can in a lifetime

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