JustAnne
Having had and treated patients with chronic conditions and serious medical issues, I am here to provide support for those who need it and learn more.
- The mental load of managing a chronic condition is exhausting on its own. Appointments, medications, insurance calls, symptom tracking. It's basically a part-time job nobody signed up for. #ChronicIllness #MentalHealth #InvisibleIllness
- Started writing down my energy levels throughout the day. Turns out I have about a 3-hour window of good energy. Now I plan my most important tasks during that window. Small insight, big difference. #EnergyManagement #ChronicFatigue #Spoonie
- If your doctor ever tells you it's all in your head, find a new doctor. Your symptoms matter. Your experience matters. Keep advocating for yourself. #ChronicIllness #PatientAdvocacy #Spoonie
- Three things that helped me manage flares better: 1) Identifying my personal triggers 2) Planning rest days in advance 3) Accepting that some days just won't go as planned #FlareManagement #ChronicPain #Spoonie
- Learning to say no was one of the hardest things chronic illness taught me. But it was also one of the most freeing. Protecting your energy isn't selfish, it's survival. #Spoonie #ChronicIllness #Pacing
- Brain fog is real and it's not laziness. It's your body telling you something. I started noting when fog hits hardest and found it peaks after certain triggers. Knowledge is power. #BrainFog #ChronicIllness #Fibromyalgia
- Celebrating small victories today: got out of bed, took my meds on time, and managed a short walk. On a rough week, that's a win. #ChronicIllness #SmallWins #Spoonie
- Learning to say no was one of the hardest things chronic illness taught me. But it was also one of the most freeing. Protecting your energy isn't selfish, it's survival. #Spoonie #ChronicIllness #Pacing
- The worst part about chronic illness isn't always the pain. It's the uncertainty. Not knowing if tomorrow will be a good day or a bad day. Learning to plan around that is a skill nobody teaches you. #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #InvisibleIllness
- You don't owe anyone an explanation for your bad days. But if it helps, keeping a simple log of how you feel can be really powerful when talking to your doctor. #ChronicIllness #HealthTracking #DoctorVisit