Such a cute idea!
Showing off the friend I crocheted for my cane, his name is Rio (yes, Arcane reference). I've had him for a while but I love him.
The pink rose pattern cane was not my choice initially, it was just what was available to me at the time, but it has grown on me :)
Does anyone else’s health problems (whether it be mental or physical) kinda look more like a grocery list
CPTSD? check!
Anxiety? Check!!
BPD (beautiful princess disorder)? Check!!!
Autism ? Check!!!!
Undiagnosed illness that doctors aren’t figure out and the labs come back fine but you’re still suffering???? CHECK!!!!!!
And so many more!!! (ㆁωㆁ*)
Collage jellyfish girl!
That's amazing! My cane is pink and my walker is purple and I'm so happy I get to chose. I'm glad you feel powerful with physical therapy, cause you should! And plushies are the absolute best \ (•◡•) /
I'm trying to create amore positive and content place for disabled and chronically ill people. I see so many negative posts about being chronically and they can really put me down. I wanna change that
I'd love to ask the question, what are you grateful for?
Now, I know this can be SO hard to answer especially when you're chronically ill. But I really want you to try and think of at least one thing. It could be something really small. Or even a list!
I'll go first: I'm grateful for my ability to create art, my mobility aids, and my chosen family.
YOUR TURN!
ROUGH DRAFT chronic illness and insomnia
You can't sleep lying on a nail bed. The spikes digging into you. If you lay properly, it distributes all your weight. One wrong move and you're in agonizing pain. You roll around all night, trying to get one minute of rest.
You wake up after trying to sleep for hours. They ask you why you're so tired. No one sees the spiked bed, only you.
Psst… HEY
If you are also queer, disabled, and/or have chronic pain, and wanna see art and other content about it, then feel free to follow my youtube ;))
I've been making shorts, and hopefully filming a full video when I have the energy!
One of my videos (´ . .̫ . `)
Me: Before getting really sick I could easily go to bed around 9:30. Can I still do that? (´ . .̫ . `)
Body: Oh god no! You're staying up till 1 am without choice.
Me: Well at least I can sleep in-
Body: WAKE THE FUCK UP ITS 5 AM AND WE JUST HAD A NIGHTMARE
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And if you can believe it, I am e-begging once again. bills are all paid but we have no money to pay for food until my food stamps come in two weeks from now. anything helps and anything means the world.
venmo/paypal/cashapp : snowycrone
Let’s make my girlfriend into, a beam of light. She has been a shiny ray of hope for me through these hard times. Chronically, ill and disabled she has left me taking care of me, loving me, no matter what.
Hehe thank you... I uh.... Sorts have a collection
gentle check in for my fellow POTSies. does your body feel:
heavy
weak
shakey
sweaty
or generally overwhelmed?
if yes, here's a little reminder to hydrate, get in some electrolytes, take ur meds if you forgot, and adjust your positioning if you can! sit down, lay down, stretch your legs, elevate your legs, etc. if you've been in one position too long, you may find a little bit of movement to help.
i know for me even sitting upright too long can exhaust me and i dont realize until im out of sitting up spoons. i just did that today now, after some wandering around the house, im having my Horizontal Time (bed). after this i'll likely take a 5 minute walk.
there's no shame in needing rest. there's no shame in needing a break from something to go stretch or get water/food. there's no shame in only being able to do very light exercise. it's okay to listen to your body and do whatever is best for you!