Autoimmune conditions, Central Pain Syndrome, Centralised Pain Syndrome, chronic pain india, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, fibromyalgia, invisible illness, self care, Self Care tips, spoonie, Uncategorized

Float Therapy & Review of Chennai Floats

Float therapy is considered to be one of the most powerful tools relaxation, pain and stress management apart from wellness. Like any other therapy it is advised to take continuous sessions to see better results with time. This therapy has both, physical and mental benefits.How does it work? Today I will share with you my… Continue reading Float Therapy & Review of Chennai Floats

Autoimmune conditions, Central Pain Syndrome, Chronic Illness, chronic pain conditions, chronic pain india, Interstitial Cystitis, invisible illness, Letters, Micro Blogs, self care, Self Care tips, spoonie, Uncategorized

Things you don’t see about my invisible illness! by Arun Dahiya

1. But you look so good!. Yes, still I have days when my whole body is hurting and aching. 2. Most of the days I go outside is to visit my doctors. Yes, I appear confident and calm but sometimes I am anxious what new fear will unfold. 3 . When I meet my friends… Continue reading Things you don’t see about my invisible illness! by Arun Dahiya

Autoimmune conditions, spoonie, Uncategorized

Learning to Accept my Diagnosis and Moving Ahead

Pain is an old enemy, and a new friend. I write today to talk about my journey of coming to terms with my health conditions – Fibromyalgia Syndrome, and Bipolar Affective Disorder Type 2. I have learnt to accept that I live with these two disorders, and that I can still live a meaningful life… Continue reading Learning to Accept my Diagnosis and Moving Ahead

Autoimmune conditions, Letters, spoonie, Uncategorized

A Letter to the Warrior Woman I have become by Pooja Priyamvada

Dear Pooja, Read this when there is minimum brain fog and your muscles are allowing you to smile. I remember you as the chubby cherub in the hills, the no-physical activity kid who used to live in some parallel reality of books and colors. I remember you as the sickly child who would always catch… Continue reading A Letter to the Warrior Woman I have become by Pooja Priyamvada

Autoimmune conditions, Uncategorized

Rakshabandhan Special : My little brother grew up!

My brother and I have an amazing relationship since childhood. I was one year and four months old when he was born and it is the best day of my life till now. I guess my parents gave me the best gift ever. I was over protective about him always. He was my best friend… Continue reading Rakshabandhan Special : My little brother grew up!

Autoimmune conditions, Hashimoto's disease, Uncategorized

Book Review: Pain Free for Women – The Revolutionary Program for Ending Chronic Pain by Pete Egoscue with Roger Gittines

About the Book Women today not only deserve but should expect a pain-free, active lifestyle, no matter their age, no matter their previous experience. In his famed San Diego clinic, Pete Egoscue has taught women of all ages and from all walks of life how to use the Egoscue Method for safe, effective, and permanent… Continue reading Book Review: Pain Free for Women – The Revolutionary Program for Ending Chronic Pain by Pete Egoscue with Roger Gittines

Autoimmune conditions, Hashimoto's disease, Uncategorized

5 things I learnt in 5 years of dealing with chronic illness

Dealing with chronic illness is eye opener is many ways. It's been five years I was diagnosed with Hashimoto and every day since then has been a new lesson in itself. Be it physically, mentally or emotionally - there are new surprises awaiting me every morning.  Some good, some bad but all important nevertheless. So today,… Continue reading 5 things I learnt in 5 years of dealing with chronic illness

But yes, today I am happy to achieve something that earlier I thought impossible. I don't know how long I would continue , but at the end of the day I understand I tried my best. And I fought a good battle.
Autoimmune conditions, Letters, Uncategorized

Celebrating Little Victories by Arun Dahiya

Who doesn't like celebrations, those claps and being appreciated once in a while. Since childhood we are used to waiting for such moments and cherish them in our own ways. But if despite being young, you are someone who has been dealing with physical and mental health issues for years now, this may not happen… Continue reading Celebrating Little Victories by Arun Dahiya

Autoimmune conditions, Hashimoto's disease, Uncategorized

Recommended Guided Meditations to Help You Heal

Meditation is one of the most powerful tools for dealing with stress and stress induced ailments. It not only ensures a calm and peaceful mind, it also helps you in sleeping peacefully at night which in turns leads to a healthy life. Aided with aromatherapy this is one thing I cannot recommend enough to one… Continue reading Recommended Guided Meditations to Help You Heal

Dear friend, I'm getting there, and I believe you.
Autoimmune conditions, Caregiver, chronic pain conditions, chronic pain india, invisible illness, Letters, Uncategorized

Dear friend, I’m getting there, and I believe you!

A year ago, this day, my eyes were opened to how petty my problems were, and how ignorant an educated idiot I was.  Or maybe I was not to be blamed entirely. For no one and no institute ever brought into focus, anything about Chronic Pain. So, naturally, it was quite tough for me to… Continue reading Dear friend, I’m getting there, and I believe you!