Chronicillness Community

Just like that!

Let’s see if this gets the same reaction

People attempted to roast me for this. And one actually said sunshine and protein would cure it. This is the absolute ignorance we are up against.

Exactly

Yesterday’s infusion

I knew she did a bad job, but I’m never had this kind of growing bruising or pain 🙄. And in a few days I’ll be sick from the infusion as well. At this point, if you don’t laugh… What do you do?

There are friends … and then there are FRIENDS. 🧡

Sepsis sucks

I'm a week and a half post-sepsis. Lucky to be alive. How soon is too soon to ask my doctor for migraine management meds? Currently living off Excedrin and Zofran. I'm looking at returning to work half-days next week. Would ideally like to go without the magazine. #sepsis #spoonie

Tired, Alone, Depressed, and in Pain

Hello. I'm Bean I'm a deeply caring, empathetic individual. I learned empathy by suffering with my jaw issue for the last.. well over 7 years of my life. Spending everyday in a state of overstimulation and pain. My ability to think and form thoughts being hampered by the tinnitus, muscle tension,… read more

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# chronicillness # suffer # struggle # constipation # pain # depression # warrior (edited)

We’ve all been here…

How often have you heard this?

Now it’s an ad???

Made me say 'Fizza' instead of 'Pizza'.

I love autoimmune disease.

Chronic illness

I was born with the gene that causes Chronic Kidney Disease. It’s tough and can be lonely at times.

Me, my brain and I.

I’m grateful for people like this…

Credit to Eye on the Prize GPA

One of our scariest thoughts…

Meh.

Surprise box.

I almost died last night...

This is not a 'fun' subject, but I felt I should post it for the sake of other people who also have this kind of conditions, so they won't feel so alone. This is a very rough topic, so... if you are a sensitive person, I strongly suggest you skip reading this one. As some people here know, I have… read more

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# chronicillness # depression # suffering # struggle # constipation # pain # warrior (edited)

🤦😏🤣

How I put my clothes upstairs after picking them off the line , since I have exercise induced myocardial ishemia ( suspected vasospasms microvascular spasm awaiting specialist appointment) anything physically demanding causes me to pass out, have a seizure, chest pain and fatigue so I can't just… read more

Seriously Though

When dating someone (or talking to), when do you disclose that you're dealing with chronic illness? I've wrestled with this for YEARS... I've had a few relationships since dxd and kept them separate from my medical stuff. It might just be my internalized ableism 🤷🏻‍♀️

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# chronicillness # warrior # anxiety # depression # suffering # struggle # constipation # painful (edited)

So, you’re STILL in a flare?

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# chronicillness # depression # suffering # struggle # constipation # pain # warrior (edited)

# chronicillness

# chronicillness # anxiety # suffering # struggle# Constipation # painful

# chronicillness

# chronicillness # depression # suffering # struggle # constipation # pain # warrior

Flare-up pity party.

Sometimes when I'm having a flare up and end up needing my siblings acting as caretakers.... I worry about the burden my health is on the people who love me. There is a chance some of it could get better with better healthcare access but I will always be ill. There aren't cures for many of my… read more

Thanks zebra joints...

Because what I needed was no sleep and my hip out of joint all night. 😥

Trapped in My Body

Fibromyalgia flare up made wore by that special time of month. I went a long time without knowing that causes flares to like WTF. It was good to know it wasn't just in my head. Did you know rose tea helps with cramps? Stuck in bed another day it's impossible to manage just how hard giving up… read more

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# chronicillness # depession # warrior # anxiety # struggle # constipation # painful #kidneys

# Chronicillness

# chronicillness # depression # headace # Hypertension # struggle # constipation # pain # warrior (edited)

Endometriosis (A Poem) by Keri B

Illness... Chronic illness... Lifelong... No Cure... Loss of who you were... Loss of who you were to be... Devastation... Grief... Depression... Debilitating pain... Exhaustion... No Cure... Medical gaslighting... No genuine research... Full body disease... Creates it's own hormones... Spreads… read more

Tips and tricks

What do my fellow spoonies do to help you get through the day when you are in immense pain and/or beyond exhausted?

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Just looking to vent

I’ve been chronically ill all my life really but I managed. Since the start of 2026, I’m on a downward spiral. Ended up at the ER twice already in a span of two weeks. All the tests are inconclusive. Nobody knows exactly why I’m so sick. Doctors don’t know what to do with me so they send me back… read more

Waaaaaaah 😭😭😭

I had a really bad PoTS episode this morning and my brainfog is going crazy. I forgot where I was for a hot minute and didn't know who I was with and just crawled back into bed with what energy I had left. I have to work from 10-6 today, if I could have some hugs or words of encouragement to keep… read more