Spoonie life

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If you live with chronic illness and you spend much time on social media you've likely run across the term "Spoonie" but what is a spoonie, and where does this term come from?

Have you tried these hacks?

Some of the best tools I've found to manage chronic illness come from my smartphone. These are the best apps for spoonies I've tried so far!

"These aren't always the pictures we post on social media."

Going back to school is a daunting task for many spoonies, wether it be middle school or college. Knowing what to keep on you can be cause for a lot of stress. I personally (and I'm sure many of you could agree with me) like to be overly prepared. What if I have a flare-up? What if I suddenly have a new symptom? What if I'm out longer than planned? What if I have to go to the hospital? - These are just a few question I have asked myself before going out even for just an hour or so. From this…

*gets up from 14-hour nap and yawns* "I'm tired."

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What is a spoonie and why it is such a popular way of explaining what it is like to live with a painful and debilitating chronic illness.

There are four things you may not know about the Spoon Theory, which is a metaphor to explain how people with chronic illness need to ration their energy.