LEARNING TO LIVE WITH ME/CFS & CHRONIC PAIN
chronic pain and fatigue syndromes can be completely and entirely debilitating. Yet thousands of people with these conditions deal with the day to day symptoms while also having to manage work, childcare, and responsibilities.
by the time i received my diagnosis, I already had amassed a veritable catalogue and collection of tools & practices in a desperate attempt to get by, and had implemented systems to reduce the cognitive and physical load of life to the absolute minimum.
everybody is different and not everything will work for everyone, but here’s everything that I’ve found useful, in case it’s of any use to you as you go through this journey.
BOOKS & RESOURCES
Dr Rick hanson and forrest explore the latest research in science-backed holistic approaches to health and wellbeing.
registered nurse practitioner victoria bea albina gently offers innovative approaches to how socialisation affect mental and physical health.
courses & community in building a more inclusive & matriarchal world
PAIN MANAGeMENT PRACTICES
AUTOMATE YOUR LIFE
I cannot emphasise enough how much load can be relieved by automating payments and moving as much as possible onto subscription services. THESE Are the subsciptions i use that mean that even when i can’t leave the house, the house still runs.
HAIR & BODY
BOG ROLL
TEETH
HOUSEHOLD
MAKEUP
weekly basics
DEODERANT
fruit & VEG
CATS
PAIN MANAGEMENT TOOLS
