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Chronic Illness Life

Living, coping, and surviving life with chronic illness and pain. Finding others who live with the same symptoms and pain. Support, encouragement, and more.
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Personal stories from real chronic illness patients. #fibromyalgia #autoimminedisease #arthritis #chronicillness #endometriosis #migraine #lupus #pots #MS #RA #PsA
Living my old life didn't make me a winner or give me the upper hand over my #illnesses . Instead, living the way I used to made it harder to address my body's needs, increased how often I injured myself, cost me time with my family, and more... click thru to read all the ways living my old life was ruining my life and how accepting my new life and making changes gave me a life that I love..#spoonie #fibromyalgia #arthritis #psoriaticdisease #chronicpain #chronicillness #health
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Personal Chronic Illness Stories

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A small dog wrapped in an orange blanket lying in bed, wide-eyed and alert, with text: 'Emerging from a Chronic Illness Flare - Finding My Way Through the Fog.
Finding My Way Through the Fog: Life After a Chronic Illness Flare
Coming out of a chronic illness flare is like waking up in a fog. Learn how to navigate the challenges and confusion in this empathetic and humorous blog post. #ChronicIllness #ChronicLife #FlareRecovery
🎃 Managing chronic pain during Halloween doesn't have to be a nightmare! Watch this video for tips on costumes, trick-or-treating, and self-care. #ChronicPain #HalloweenTips Chronic Pain, Spoonie Life, Chronic Condition, Trick Or Treating, A Nightmare, Halloween Hacks, Chronic Illness, Self Care, Diva
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Navigating Halloween with Chronic Pain: Tips for a Spooktacular Time
🎃 Managing chronic pain during Halloween doesn't have to be a nightmare! Watch this video for tips on costumes, trick-or-treating, and self-care. #ChronicPain #HalloweenTips
A promotional image features a woman with blonde hair in a messy bun, standing in her living room, pointing at her light pink pajama top that reads "Pinch Me I'm Dreamin'." She is wearing matching pink pajama pants. The left and right sides of the image have a gradient background, with the text "WOMEN'S PAJAMAS" above and "PINCH ME I'M DREAMING" below in bold, inviting viewers to "SHOP HERE." The logo for The Disabled Diva blog is in the lower right corner.
Cozy "Pinch Me I'm Dreaming" Women's Pajamas - Perfect for Relaxing Days!
Snuggle up in these super comfy "Pinch Me I'm Dreaming" pajamas, perfect for lounging on flare days or enjoying a cozy night in. Soft, cute, and stylish—get yours now! 💕Disclosure: As a Walmart Affiliate, I may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through my links at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support. #PajamaLife #CozyComfort #ChronicIllnessLife #JoyspunPajamas
An illustration of a smartphone screen displaying a tweet from Cynthia Covert, The Disabled Diva. The tweet humorously reads: 'Coming out of a chronic illness flare is like waking up from a coma, but instead of everyone being concerned, they’re just asking what’s for dinner.' The image is framed with a soft yellow to pink gradient background and includes the hashtag #WelcomeToMyChronicLife.
Coming Out of a Chronic Illness Flare: A Humorous Look at Life After a Flare
Coming out of a chronic illness flare isn’t as simple as it seems! This blog post uses humor and empathy to explain what life is really like after a flare. Read on to discover the challenges and confusion that follow a flare and why it’s not always a celebration. #ChronicIllness #FlareLife #ChronicPain #SpoonieLife
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My New Diagnosis and What It Means for My Future - The Disabled Diva Blog
Living with a new diagnosis of intestinal lymphangiectasia has brought big changes to my life. In this post, I share what this rare disease means for my health and how I’m embracing life with chronic illness. Read more on TheDisabledDivaBlog.com. #ChronicIllness #NewDiagnosis #LivingWithChronicIllness #IntestinalLymphangiectasia #ChronicLife
A woman wearing a white Disneyland visor and a colorful headband is wiping her face with a tissue, appearing emotional. The image is accompanied by text that reads, "The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness – Breaking Down at Disneyland," along with the website address, "thedisableddivablog.com." The bottom half of the image features bright, clean graphics with pastel colors and a circular logo for "The Disabled Diva. Emotional Development, Living With Chronic Pain, Living With Chronic Illness, Trip To Disneyland, Emotional Rollercoaster, Physical Pain, Anniversary Trips, 25th Anniversary, Emotional Health
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The Emotional Toll of Chronic Illness - Breaking Down at Disneyland - The Disabled Diva Blog
Discover how a minor incident at Disneyland triggered an emotional breakdown, revealing the hidden emotional toll of living with chronic pain. A raw reflection on emotional fragility during Pain Awareness Month
A promotional graphic featuring a woman lying in bed, resting her head on a pillow while looking reflective. She is wearing a leopard print pajama top, and her hand rests gently near her face. In the background, a dog is slightly out of focus. The text overlay reads "Chronic Illness Life Changes and Reflections: What a Difference a Year Makes, or Does It?" Below the title, it says "Read on the Blog" with the website link "www.TheDisabledDivaBlog.com"
Chronic Illness Life Changes: What a Difference a Year Makes
Chronic illness life changes dramatically, but some things remain the same. See how my journey has shifted over the past year with psoriatic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and bowel adhesions.
Cynthia Covert, The Disabled Diva, poses in front of a colorful display in her wheelchair at a theme park. A vibrant car decorated with a Day of the Dead motif sits beside her. Above the image, text reads: 'Being uncured doesn’t mean I’ve stopped caring for my health. It means I’m adapting and thriving in my own way, even if it looks different from others.'
Thriving with Chronic Illness: Adapting My Own Way
Being uncured doesn’t mean giving up! It’s about adapting and thriving in ways that work for me. Chronic illness can’t stop me from living my best life. 💪 #ChronicIllnessWarrior
Image with a dark gray background featuring a hand holding a dandelion. The text reads 'All I want is for someone to lean in close and whisper, 'I paid all your medical bills.' At the bottom is The Disabled Diva logo
The Hidden Financial Burden of Chronic Illness
The price of chronic illness goes beyond medical bills—learn more about the hidden financial impact on daily life. #ChronicIllnessLife #CostOfBeingSick
A woman with blonde curly hair wearing a sleeveless blue top sits on a couch looking directly at the camera. She has a small personal fan tucked into her shirt. The text overlay reads, "Cooling products that helped me survive the most brutal heatwave of the year!" The blog URL, TheDisabledDivaBlog.com, is displayed below the image. Gel Ice Packs, Chronic Pain Relief, Ice Packs, Personal Fan, How To Survive, Beat The Heat, I Survived, Life Savers, Medical Advice
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How to Survive a Heatwave with These Cooling Products
Surviving a heatwave with no air conditioning can be tough, especially with chronic illness. These cooling products helped me beat the heat while managing my pain. Check out my must-have items to stay cool and comfortable! #CoolingProducts #HeatwaveSurvival #ChronicLife
An image of a person falling on a wooden staircase while holding a laundry basket filled with clothes. The person appears surprised and is reaching for the railing to prevent the fall. The image includes the logo of 'The Disabled Diva' and text that reads 'Fall Prevention Home Modifications: 12 Essential Tips for Staying Safe with Chronic Pain.' At the bottom, the website 'TheDisabledDivaBlog.com' is displayed. Home Modifications, Fall Risk, Fall Prevention, Motion Sensor Lights, Medical Alert, Grab Bars, Fall Essentials, Senior Living
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Fall Prevention Home Modifications: 12 Essential Tips for Staying Safe with Chronic Pain
Discover essential fall prevention home modifications to enhance safety and reduce fall risks for those with chronic pain and the elderly. Learn practical tips for creating a safer living environment today.
🎃 Managing chronic pain during Halloween doesn't have to be a nightmare! Watch this video for tips on costumes, trick-or-treating, and self-care. #ChronicPain #HalloweenTips
Navigating Halloween with Chronic Pain: Tips for a Spooktacular Time
🎃 Managing chronic pain during Halloween doesn't have to be a nightmare! Watch this video for tips on costumes, trick-or-treating, and self-care. #ChronicPain #HalloweenTips
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Ever have one of those days where your biggest accomplishments are staying awake and knowing what day it is? 😂 Chronic illness life means redefining productivity.' Who else is with me? 🙋‍♀️ #WelcomeToMyChronicLife #ChronicIllness #SpoonieLife #EnergyConservation #SocialHealthNetwork #BrainFog #AutoimmuneDisease #PsoriaticArthritis #Fibromyalgia #Endometriosis #ChronicHumor
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Ever have one of those days where your biggest accomplishments are staying awake and knowing what day it is? 😂 Chronic illness life means redefining productivity.' Who else is with me? 🙋‍♀️ #WelcomeToMyChronicLife #ChronicIllness #SpoonieLife #EnergyConservation #SocialHealthNetwork #BrainFog #AutoimmuneDisease #PsoriaticArthritis #Fibromyalgia #Endometriosis #ChronicHumor
A woman with blonde hair wearing sunglasses is sitting in a motorized store cart, holding a white Baymax backpack. The caption reads: "Chronic illness forces me to adapt daily. What I could do yesterday might be impossible today, and who knows about tomorrow?" Below the caption, the website "TheDisabledDivaBlog.com" is mentioned. Losing Hope, Get Out Of The House, Lost Hope, Make Life Easier, Weekend Plans, Wheelchair, Just In Case, Trunk
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How To Adapt To Chronic Illness Life Without Losing Hope - The Disabled Diva Blog
Chronic illness means adapting daily. Yesterday, I used a motorized store cart to shop without adding more pain that could have ruined my weekend plans. Typically, I have my groceries delivered or send my husband to pick up what we need. But I REALLY wanted to get out of the house yesterday. Just in case a store scooter wasn't available, we had my wheelchair in the trunk. Why? Because I learned long ago that the best plans have backup plans. What are some of your go-to shopping adaptations? 🌟 Tap to learn how to adapt to your chronic illness life without losing hope. #AdaptiveLife #ChronicIllnessJourney #WeekendPlans
Today’s adventure? Mapping out every bathroom in sight. My bowels have decided that I shouldn’t stray too far from the toilet. Yeah me. #ChronicIllnessHumor #BathroomBreaks Chronic Illness Humor, Adventure Map, Life Journey, Life Is A Journey, Twisted Humor, Digestive Health
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Today’s adventure? Mapping out every bathroom in sight. My bowels have decided that I shouldn’t stray too far from the toilet. Yeah me. #ChronicIllnessHumor #BathroomBreaks