How I Pass Time on Bedbound DaysOne of the worst feelings in the world is having a day where you’re glued to your bed, but knowing that time...reactions4comments
The Burnout That Comes With Searching for a DiagnosisAfter Christmas I had fallen into a huge state of burnout. Not only had the holidays exhausted me down to my bones...reactions5comments
Botox Injections for Muscle SpasmsI’ve had two pain management procedures. First being steroid injections into my muscle spasms, a very painful experience that did not work...reactions4comments
How I Finally Improved My Sleeping PatternIf you read my previous article "Trouble Falling AS-sleep," you will know just how abysmal my sleep pattern had become. After writing...reactions17comments
How I Balance My Social Life With AxSpAIt’s no secret that AS has changed my life forever. Five years ago I was a completely different human. I was able...reactions6comments
Real Life Self-Care TipsI’m not a fan of mainstream self-care culture because it tends to crowd the space for essential health and wellness practices with luxury...reactions4comments
Trying To Find Some Positivity Out of My Rheumatology AppointmentToday was my 3 month follow up appointment with my rheumatologist. I am trying keep a smile on my face and find...reactions1comment
Chronic Illness Burnout: Taking a Step BackI've been part of the Health Union community for two years! And I'm so proud of that fact. I pride myself on...reactions6comments
The Chronic Monster in DisguiseWho knew I would wake up one day not feeling the same ever again. Who knew, something I call the chronic monster...reactions1comment
Signs Someone is Struggling With Their IllnessThere’s a lot of weight that comes with living with a chronic illness. We often don’t show it, because if we did...reactionscomments
Ireland’s National Arthritis Week Here in Ireland Arthritis week takes place between the 4th and 10th of April. I always like it when there’s an international...reactionscomments
My Experience Living With Chronic PainI have been living with chronic pain for 4 years now. It began in 2017 when I was working as an account...reactions11comments
Having a Productive Day With Less Usable HoursI saw a post on Instagram not too long ago discussing how many chronically ill individuals have less usable hours in a...reactions4comments
Flare Up Emotional Support ToolkitWhen I'm in a major flare-up, I already know what I need to do in terms of physical pain management. I need...reactions6comments
Breaking the Vicious CycleI’ve returned to that point again, one I’m sure you’ll recognize. The dreaded flare. Bit by bit the pain has crept back...reactions3comments
You Are Strong!Having a condition like AS can often play tricks with our minds and fill us with self doubt. For me, it was...reactionscomments
Keeping Faith for Better DaysWhen you’re down in the dumps for so long, sometimes it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel...reactions1comment
Taking a Moment To See the Lightness in the DarknessTo preface, I would just like to quickly say that no, of course we will not feel positive 24/7 while struggling with...reactions1comment
Riding the Wave of OverwhelmSo much about living with a chronic illness leads to feelings of overwhelm. Whether it’s worrying about coverage for medication, struggling with...reactions1comment
The Need for SupportSupport is something not everyone is fortunate enough to have. I understand that I am incredibly lucky with the support system I...reactions1comment
