How to support a partner with chronic illness? I have for you 15 caregiving tips on how to support a partner with chronic illness, and it’s all based on my own experience in supporting my wife who suffers from endometriosis and fibromyalgia. Chronic Illness Dedicated to Male Partners SEND IT MY WAY! A chronic illness … Read more
7 Signs of caregiver burnout. What are these 7 Signs of caregiver burnout? Here are the 7 signs of caregiver burnout in a nutshell: Caring for a loved one… The 7 signs of caregiver burnout can be easily missed by those who care for their loved ones… If you are caring for a loved one … Read more
Quotes about mental health… The power of quotes about mental health. The power of quotes can be astonishing, especially quotes about mental health… Mental health is important for everyone. So know that if you’re facing a mental health challenge because of your chronic illness, you are not alone! Quotes about mental health… As for those … Read more
Cramping with ovulation. Is it endometriosis? Cramping with ovulation… Is cramping with ovulation normal? Well, you may experience mild cramps or pain around the time of ovulation, but not every woman will have cramping pain during that time. Additionally, even if you regularly experience cramps with ovulation, you won’t necessarily feel them every month. This … Read more
How to cope with a chronically ill spouse? So, how to cope with a chronically ill spouse? So, how to cope with a chronically ill spouse? I can summarize it in one sentence – focus on changing yourself rather than “fixing” your partner’s health. It’s not easy to cope! I hear you say, “it’s easier … Read more
Acute vs chronic pain. All you need to know! Acute vs chronic pain. The difference between acute vs chronic pain is that after acute pain goes away, you can go on with life as usual. Chronic pain, however, is pain that is ongoing and usually lasts longer than six months. Here are the main differences: … Read more
Samantha’s story. Samantha’s story. Endometriosis is a disease that occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining is found in other places in the body. The gold standard of treatment for endometriosis is excision surgery. Symptoms of the disease include pelvic pain, painful bowel movements, painful intercourse, nausea, vomiting, irregular periods, infertility, as well as … Read more
Letters from a husband of a chronically ill wife: for their loved ones with endometriosis. Letters to my wife… Letters from a husband of a chronically ill wife is a guide for all the supporters who care for their loved ones with endometriosis. I decided to write this article to spread awareness about the unspoken … Read more
How to explain endometriosis pain to a guy? (Updated 14th Oct 2024) Many women ask themselves this question because we (men) speak an entirely different language and do not think in the same way women do. We don’t even experience pain in the same way, and despite these ongoing “wokey theories”, we DO NOT have … Read more
Mental exhaustion, when you’re chronically ill. Mental exhaustion. Another person fainted on the platform… Let’s talk about mental exhaustion. Quite often, either on my way or way back from work, I see people fainting or collapsing on the station platform. Shaking in fear and surrounded by a helpful bunch of people, they struggle to get … Read more