#chronic illness girlblog

[analee-rose-valentine]

Oh gosh here comes the nausea ugh I hate my body sometimes like pls just work correctly

[tiredlakes]

[beenovel]

It should be a crime to make me (a disabled mentally ill person) get out from under this very fluffy blanket, and stop snuggling with my puppy, and drive to college

Jail. Jail for everyone for 100000 years or until my knees stop hurting, whichever comes first

[moondereluna]

I have learned heating pads and hot water bottles r a staple of the chronic illness community

And honestly that makes sm sense

Whenever I’m tired or in agonising pain the main thing to soothe it as quickly as possible and lull me to sleep

Is in fact, a hot water bottle or hand warmers

[analee-rose-valentine]

Maybe not but it’s not too late to save her now

Be ur own hero 💕

i was just a baby...

[theodditylacey]

me rn 😍🙏

[analee-rose-valentine]

I might get into making earrings I’ve always loved making jewellery and I especially always wanted to make earrings

[u-n-c-o-m-m-o-n]

[analee-rose-valentine]

Wearing it… I’m a fashion girly 💋

When I’m famous and rich, I’ll have such nice clothes (I’m also going to do positive things for my community when I’m rich and famous)

[katyacannon]

10 Tips for Coping w/ PMDD

But first, what is PMDD?

~ Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is a severe form of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) that includes physical & behavioral symptoms that typically resolve with the onset of menstruation.

1. Dealing with depression - focus on distraction, clean your space, watch a movie, try to stay out of your own head for the time being.

2. Dealing with anxiety - do whatever you need to do to feel safe, just be sure to communicate with those around you, for example sometimes I lock myself in my closet for a bit. Doesn't have to be that extreme, do what works for you.

3. Dealing with insomnia - work out just before resting, turn off all devices at minimum an hour before you go to bed, try drinking tea, and avoid caffeine. also know that laying awake in bed is better than staying up active, it's better to get some sort of rest than none at all even if you're not asleep.

4. Dealing with irritability - journal to find the root of what's frustrating you, or if it's too upsetting, focus on distraction again. Get out of your environment for a few minutes, give yourself space to breath and time to react while heightened.

5. Dealing with brain fog - drink lots of water and get lots of fresh air, and write notes to help aid your memory. Make limited plans, or plans for the future, while dealing with episodes and remind yourself that it's okay to take breaks and come back.

6. Dealing with pain - warm baths, and practicing low impact movement like yoga, walking, dancing, or swimming can help. Also experiment with what sort of diet helps minimize bloating for you (avoiding inflammatory foods and finding nutrient dense foods you enjoy is a good place to start). I highly recommend turmeric tea for lessening bloating and increasing joy, here's my recipe -

Turmeric Tea

+ 2-3 tsp turmeric powder

+ a dash of black pepper

+ 1 tbsp lemon juice

+ agave to taste

+ 1 cup of green tea

+ separate cup of ice

= add ingredients to the cup of ice in the order listed above, stir, and enjoy!

7. Dealing with distorted self image - challenge cognitive dissonance within yourself, point out inconsistencies and remind yourself of your worth. I promise you, you are valuable and worth it.

8. Dealing with impulsivity - move through the impulse rather than act on it, sit with the discomfort of holding back and focus on something else, do not allow your mind to spiral closer towards the impulsive decision, allow yourself to find comfort in the resistance.

9. Dealing with suicidal ideation - focus on sensory awareness and distraction, as well as the gray areas of life rather than the extremes you may feel are weighing you down. Hold an ice cube until it melts, lay on the ground and stare at the universe staring back at you. Know that there's still time.

10. Affirmations for people with PMDD -

♡ I am safe, secure, and protected

♡ I am not alone in my struggles

♡ I am in control of my thoughts

♡ I will ask for help when I need it

♡ I have already survived my worst days

♡ I can embrace life's uncertainty

♡ My emotions don't define me

♡ My pain doesn't define me

♡ My struggles do not define me

♡ I know this pain will subside

" For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. "

- Jeremiah 29:11

[seraphicsuicides]

having chronic depression is like oh so ur sad? oh damn. stay that way

[angelsyrip]

my stomach did the thing 🤭 (projectile vomiting)

[analee-rose-valentine]

Things like fruit and popcorn help a lot to get things going I’ve been on iron for like 7 years or smth so I learned some things to help the chronic constipation that comes with it

[marionmabelle]

poor circulation kinda sucks but at least i turn purple! ☺️

[pyunyrage]

[redroses07]

“you’ve gained weight.”

no shit sherlock, i’m struggling with a chronic illness and getting enough to eat literally helps me stay alive.