Medical Retirement

I Love My Phone!! It’s My Chronic Illness Lifeline.

~ Sam ~ 5 Comments

For those of us with Chronic Diseases, who are disabled to a point where getting out and about is difficult, our phones can be our lifeline. Many of us can no longer work and have given up exciting and rewarding careers because of our health. Connecting with others through blogging, writing, managing or participating in online support forums, provides opportunities to connect with the wider community, in a meaningful way, from our homes or hospital beds.

A Drive Down Memory Lane ~ An Unexpected Emotional Road Trip

~ Sam ~ 15 Comments

Memories are strange things. They can arrive when you least expect them. They can bring amazing joy or they can startle you. They can cause you to quietly reflect. You can be caught smiling for apparently no reason to others around you. You can feel melancholy. You can cry when you least expect it. Memory … Continue reading A Drive Down Memory Lane ~ An Unexpected Emotional Road Trip

Sometimes A “Sick Day” Is Necessary, Even If You Are Already Chronically Ill

~ Sam ~ 17 Comments

I'm a huge fan of pacing. It's number one on my list of key chronic illness/ pain management strategies. Pacing doesn't remove symptoms or take all my pain away. It does help to reduce some discomfort and reduces the risk of me causing an escalation of more crippling issues. Well, usually it does that!! My … Continue reading Sometimes A “Sick Day” Is Necessary, Even If You Are Already Chronically Ill

Embracing Chronic Illness In a “Deliberate” Way

~ Sam ~ 22 Comments

One of the hardest things about living with a chronic illness, is learning that life has to be paced. No more jumping out of bed and embracing the day with the energy of a netball team. I know that sounds like an extreme analogy but that is how I used to live. I had that kind … Continue reading Embracing Chronic Illness In a “Deliberate” Way