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The Handbook

Why Use Compression Socks?

Why Use Compression Socks? G ot achy legs from standing all day? Or do you find yourself feeling dizzy when going from sitting to standing? Maybe you’re a runner who wants to train better or chronically ill and looking for a little bit of relief. Compression has a whole host of benefits so let’s look […]

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How to do anything as a person with chronic fatigue⁠

How to do anything as a person with chronic fatigue⁠ L iving with chronic fatigue should be a sport it’s such a monumental challenge, except it can’t be a sport because every single competitor would be too tired to turn up for the qualifying rounds, never mind the main event.

Stop hiring one Paralympian and calling it a day on disability representation

Stop hiring one Paralympian and calling it a day on disability representation ⁠

Stop hiring one Paralympian and calling it a day on disability representation ⁠ L ook, no shade to the Paralympians, you are all great. However, just like with non-disabled people not everyone who’s disabled is born to be an athlete and – frankly – it sucks this is often the only disability representation that we […]

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What it means to have disabled pride

What it means to have disabled pride A lot of people don’t get the importance of disabled pride. They often think we are glorifying something that shouldn’t talk about. Disability isn’t something to hide or feel embarrassed of and you aren’t alone.

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How to survive Christmas while being chronically ill

How to Survive Christmas While Chronically Ill C hristmas is coming! I don’t know about you, but that suddenly makes me feel very, very tired. I mean, don’t get me wrong, in theory I love Christmas, you get to eat good food, spend time with family and friends, snow, presents… what’s not to love?

How to support a loved one through diagnosis

How to support a loved one through diagnosis

How to Support a Loved One Through Diagnosis I f you’ve been sent this blog by a loved one, the chances are you don’t really understand the diagnosis process and they want to help explain the complexities around diagnosis a bit better. If you’ve found this blog on your own then well done – you’ve […]

Why do I resent the healthy people in my life?

Why do I resent the healthy people in my life?

Why Do I Resent The Healthy People In My Life? T ruth time, my rage towards those I call ‘free range humans’ sometimes engulfs me in a ball of fury. The whining when they get a cold or have gone for a run and ‘ache’ after really gets to me and sometimes I have to […]

Why do the tests keep coming back normal?

Why do the tests keep coming back normal?

Why Do The Tests Keep Coming Back Normal? I magine you’re feeling unwell. You’ve waited and waited, the tests finally come back in and the receptionist cheerfully announces ‘they’re all clear, no follow up needed’. There is nothing more devastating than feeling your body at war with itself only to be told there is nothing […]

Will I ever get better?

Will I ever get better?

Will I Ever Get Better? I f you (or someone you love) are new to chronic illness, or still fighting for a diagnosis, this question has probably crossed your mind more than once. ⁠Even if you are a seasoned pro, that little voice can pipe up at the most inconvenient of times. Sadly, there is […]