Camryn Manheim has rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic condition that adds another layer of complexity to her successful and demanding acting career. Known for her powerful performances in television series like The Practice and Ghost Whisperer,…
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What Happened When I Was Judged for Using Disabled Parking With an Invisible Illness Will Change How You See People
When I’m Judged for Using Disabled Parking With an Invisible Illness Every time I pull into a disabled parking spot, I brace myself. Not for the walk into the building or the flare-up that made…
26 Silly Things People Forgot About Because of Fibro Fog That Will Make You Laugh and Relate
26 Silly Things People Forgot About Because of Fibro Fog Fibromyalgia can come with a long list of symptoms, but one of the most frustrating—and often unexpectedly funny—is fibro fog. This mental cloudiness can make…
7 Surprising Truths When Celebrities Talk About Chronic Illness That Everyday Spoonies Know Too Well
When Celebrities Talk About Chronic Illness, Don’t Forget About Everyday Spoonies When celebrities talk about chronic illness, headlines follow. Social media buzzes. Interviews go viral. For a brief moment, the world listens. But as the…
10 Eye-Opening Lessons I Learned When My Mother-in-Law Said, ‘I Hope You Feel Better Soon’
What I Realized When My Mother-in-Law Said, “I Hope You Feel Better Soon” There are some phrases that float past us so often they become background noise. “Take care.” “Feel better.” “Let me know if…
Why This Type of Weather May Be the Best for People With Fibromyalgia, According to Experience
The Best Weather for People With Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a complex condition, marked by chronic pain, fatigue, and sensitivity to a wide range of triggers—including the weather. For many people living with fibromyalgia, the environment…
No One Tells You About Not Feeling ‘Disabled Enough’ When You Live With a Chronic Illness
When I Don’t Feel ‘Disabled Enough’ as Someone With a Chronic Illness There’s a quiet struggle that many people with chronic illness carry—a tension that rarely makes its way into conversations, even within disability communities.…
Why Spoonies Need to Forgive Themselves for Not Sticking to a Routine and Embrace Flexibility Instead
Dear Spoonies, It’s Time to Forgive Yourself If You Can’t Keep a Routine For many, routines are the backbone of success. Wake up early, exercise, plan your meals, check your goals. The world praises discipline,…
What the Scariest Part of Chronic Illness Feels Like to Me Will Change How You Understand It
What the Scariest Part of Chronic Illness Feels Like to Me When people think about chronic illness, they often picture pain, fatigue, or endless appointments. And yes, those are hard. But what they don’t see—the…
What I Really Mean When I Say I’m Having a Fibro Flare-Up Might Surprise You
What I Mean When I Say I’m Having a Fibro Flare-Up There’s a moment when the words leave my mouth and I brace myself for the response. I say, “I’m having a fibro flare-up,” and…