Listen To This Post https://open.spotify.com/episode/27879g3N1NcyVNlXyfc9vY?si=yazX4ycJRzKUpwr3oY6lrg Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Sarah, and I live with a physical disability called Spina Bifida that also comes with a lot of other health challenges, such as chronic migraine, Hydrocephalus, neurogenic bladder and bowel, hip dysplasia, orthopedic issues, and many other challenges I have not … Continue reading A Little Bit About Me
If you have ever gone to the doctor with pain, sometimes it can be difficult to get effective pain management because of the opioid crisis. Doctors often believe that everyone gets addicted to their meds and are very hesitant to prescribe anything stronger than Tylenol. I live with chronic pain and am all about treating … Continue reading My Thoughts On The Opioid Crisis
Disabled and chronically ill people often have to go to the doctor more often than non-disabled people because we have complex health issues that require multiple doctor's visits. Doctor's appointments are stressful for anyone, but they can be even more stressful for disabled people because sometimes non-disabled doctors assume we are unable to advocate for … Continue reading Why Disabled Voices Matter In Healthcare
Exercise is important for people with chronic pain and can improve or, in some cases, get rid of some of the pain you are experiencing when it's done correctly. Some people with chronic pain are not able to exercise, but a vast majority of people can, and sometimes the reason you have joint pain is … Continue reading Exercising With Chronic Pain: Should You Push Harder Or Take A Rest Day?
Ableism negatively affects disabled people, but it's everywhere and is impossible to escape because anyone can be ableist, even disabled people. Most people are ableist, and a vast majority of the time, I don't think it's intentional and they don't know what ableism is or realize how ableist they are. What is ableism? It is … Continue reading Some Of The Most Common Ableist Comments Disabled People Receive
Doctors appointments are stressful for everyone because you never know if your doctor is going to take your symptoms seriously. It can be even more stressful for disabled and chronically ill people because a lot of the time we have complex health issues that not all doctors understand. Disabled patients often go to the doctor … Continue reading What Doctors Need To Be Saying To Their Disabled Patients
Churches often are not accessible because they are exempt from accessibility, and I would argue that most churches are less accessible than a doctor's office. It is frustrating that churches are so inaccessible because disabled Christians do exist, but often can't go to church due to their lack of accessibility. I don't see that changing … Continue reading How Churches Can Be More Accessible For Disabled People
When you are disabled, sometimes there are tasks that your disability prevents you from being able to do, and someone has to do them for you. Disability doesn't prevent you from doing everything, and there are some tasks that you technically can do, but it's not easy. As a physically disabled person, I struggle with … Continue reading Tasks That I Ask For Help On That I Technically Can Do
Mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression are common amongst disabled and chronically ill people because it's hard to live in a world that pities disabled people who think you need to be fixed. Everyone gets a little anxious sometimes, but not everyone has an anxiety disorder that has a significant impact on your … Continue reading What Not To Say To Someone With Anxiety
Disclaimer: I am not a fitness professional, and it is not be used as fitness advice. Regular exercise is important for your physical health because the more fit you are, the quicker you will recover from illnesses, and everyone can benefit from better health. If you are consistently showing up at the gym, there is … Continue reading What I Would Do If I Hit A Fitness Plateau
When you live with a painful condition such as endometriosis, people often think that the worst part is the pain itself. Living with pain is physically and mentally exhausting, but sometimes the pain itself is not the hardest part, and it is the struggles that are not talked about enough that you may not be … Continue reading What Is The Most Difficult Part Of Living With Endometriosis?
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