We all know the importance of having regular smear tests. As women, we have it drummed into us how vital they are, and a recent campaign was launched following a severe decline in the number of women having this potentially life-saving test. It appears a lot of women are avoiding smear tests out of embarrassment. Read the full article…
One of the reasons I started my blog was to try to raise awareness about invisible illnesses. My aim is to show the day-to-day realities of living with a chronic illness like ME/CFS, and the obstacles we face. Even the simplest of tasks are exhausting and can take a lot of planning. We have to Read the full article…
“2018 has been a challenging but positive year.” I woke up this morning at my usual 5am, in pain. But instead of berating my body for making me suffer, I decided to take a few moments to look back at the past year. It’s something I normally avoid. To be honest, the past few years Read the full article…
I don’t do New Year’s resolutions. Not because I don’t believe setting goals for yourself is constructive – setting realistic, achievable goals can be great motivation and lead to a sense of accomplishment. But setting unrealistic resolutions at a time of year when the majority of us struggle more with ill-health, both mentally and physically, Read the full article…
The winter can be a miserable time for those living with chronic ill-health. The cold, damp weather can bring a sudden increase in symptoms, most notably pain. I personally struggle with regulating my body temperature, which means I overheat in the summer, but I find it impossible to get warm in the winter. Added to Read the full article…