Resources for Spoonies During the Christmas Season
According to The Mighty, “The term ‘spoonie’ is affectionately used to identify oneself as someone who lives with a chronic illness.” So, this article contains 4 sample Christmas resources for people with chronic illness or disability.
1. A podcast by Anna Marsh: “Navigating the Festive Season with Fatigue”
https://annamarsh.co.uk/podcast/episode-17-navigating-the-festive-season-with-fatigue/
2. An article by Andrea Wool: “Five Steps to Combat Flare-ups and Fatigue This Holiday Season”
https://www.getautoimmunestrong.com/blog/five-steps-to-combat-flare-ups-and-fatigue-this-holiday-season
3. A relaxing guided meditation to listen to:
4. A gentle stretching video to help calm your nervous system:
Remember:
you are already valuable and loved
make space for grief
nurture joy
take your time
prioritize what is most important
connect with kind people
take extra time to rest and find calm
know that emotions come and go
be kind to someone else
Merry Christmas, dear friends!!
Hannah
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