sleep

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

Sleep and Chronic Pain – Is That Even Possible?

~ Sam ~ 14 Comments

I can cope with most things about my disability. I'm not saying it's easy. It's far from easy but I have a toolkit of chronic disease management strategies, I've written about in the past, that help me on a daily basis......(Musings and Plans and Body Behaving Badly) My pain is unrelenting during the day but I can … Continue reading Sleep and Chronic Pain – Is That Even Possible?