Chronically Jenni
Spreading Awareness & Helping Others with EDS & POTS
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Chronic Illness Holiday Gift Guide
The Holidays are coming and the Black Friday deals have already begun and for me that means it’s time to get my Christmas Shopping sorted! So whether you’re a spoonie writing your wishlist or looking for a great gift for a chronically ill loved… Continue Reading “Chronic Illness Holiday Gift Guide”
Vitassium
Do you live with POTS but struggle to get enough salt in your diet? I adore salty snacks & adding lots of salt to my food but I know many people who can think of nothing worse. If, like me, you have POTS or… Continue Reading “Vitassium”
Relationships & Chronic Illness
My personal life is something I’ve always kept fairly private but in the world of social media sometimes this can skew the view of what it is like to be in a relationship whilst being diagnosed with a chronic illness. For the readers who… Continue Reading “Relationships & Chronic Illness”
Friday Thoughts: Invisible Disabilities Week
‘You look so well’ It’s a phrase I absolutely dread hearing. The last time I remember hearing it was at my mum’s 60th birthday. Earlier in the day friends and neighbours may have spotted me leaving the house with my walker to get on… Continue Reading “Friday Thoughts: Invisible Disabilities Week”
Pain Awareness Month: A Letter to Pain
September is coming to a close. This month has brought the feeling of new beginnings as little ones head back to school and an autumnal chill fills the air. I know for sure that I’ve already curled up in a blanket and lit a… Continue Reading “Pain Awareness Month: A Letter to Pain”
Friday Thoughts: The National Diversity Awards
It’s strange to think, as I sit here in bed in my most comfortable tracksuit with a bloated tummy and sore head, that this time last week I was sat down for a 3-course dinner in a beautiful cathedral, which looked like it had… Continue Reading “Friday Thoughts: The National Diversity Awards”
My EDS Survival Kit (Part 1)
Over the past few years, I have found so many amazing products and hacks to help me with different aspects of my connective tissue disorder (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome). Some of these things are quite specific to EDS but others would be helpful for a… Continue Reading “My EDS Survival Kit (Part 1)”
Friday Thoughts: Different Aids for Different Days
Recently I’ve had a lot of questions from friends, colleagues and spoonie’s alike about my mobility aids. From how I started using them and accepting them as part of my life to why I do, or don’t, need them from one day to the… Continue Reading “Friday Thoughts: Different Aids for Different Days”
Chronic Illness Weekly: Back to the Gym, Hospital Appointments & Thorpe Park
Very Busy Week Last Week! Went back to the gym, had 2 hospital appointments (Neurology at Queens & my year follow up from rehab at RNOH) and went on a date day to Thorpe Park and discovered their Ride Access Pass. I also went shopping… Continue Reading “Chronic Illness Weekly: Back to the Gym, Hospital Appointments & Thorpe Park”
Spoonie Vlogmas!
Happy December Everyone Sorry I’ve been super quiet on here but a lot has been going on! If you’ve missed it you can see what I’ve been getting up to every day throughout December over on my Youtube channel where this year I’ve got… Continue Reading “Spoonie Vlogmas!”