travel Archives – My Brain Lesion and Me

WHAT IS SELF-CARE? Self-care refers to the actions and attitudes which contribute to the maintenance of well-being and health of the individual. [Tweet "Self-care is the actions that contribute to the maintenance of health and well-being."] When living with a chronic illness, this includes taking prescribed medications, regularly exercising, eating healthily and attending appointments with your doctor. As equally important is to maintain positive emotional health and well-being. For me, what has helped cultivate a positive attitude is the development of a positivity board. This...

Chronic Illness

I (Still) Want Adventure In The Great Wide Somewhere

Jul 18. 2018

As Illness Becomes Permanent the Person We Once Were Fades Into Oblivion Anyone living with a chronic illness is all too aware of the constant impact that comes from the day to day persistence of symptoms such as chronic pain, and fatigue can have, as we watch the person we once were fade into oblivion. Symptoms that first started as mild, seemingly benign, suddenly become invariable. Their presence, not a result of a brief illness but a permanent and life-changing...

lessons learnt amidst illness and new adventures

Chronic Illness, Travel & Chronic Illness

The Lessons Learnt When Travelling

Jun 09. 2018

Sheryl, as well as sharing her own stories about living with a chronic illness, is a great support to other bloggers and writers. One such way is through monthly link-up parties whereby bloggers and writers share their stories through given prompts. I've decided to take part in this month's Link Up Party, using the prompts to help others gain insight into travelling when living with a neurological disorder. Travel and visiting new destinations is one of the great joys of life. Whether...

Chronic Illness

You Behind The Illness

Feb 03. 2018

Thank you to the lovely Emma, who writes a fantastic blog at Not Just Tired, which raises awareness of ME/CFS and how to live well despite it, for tagging me to take part in #behindtheillness. This lovely exercise aims to share fun facts about yourself and let others know things about you beyond chronic illness. Here we go! Four places I've lived: Minden, Germany Chepstow, South Wales Fallingbostel, Germany Pontypridd, South Wales Four places I've worked: Sales Assistant, Somerfield Stores Volunteer Resource Centre...