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The Health Therapist.

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Going into a medical appointment can feel overwhelming — especially when your health is complex. Write down your top 2–3 concerns ahead of time. Bring notes, symptom logs, even a short timeline. Preparation is not overkill — it's ad Your gut isn’t just about digestion—it’s talking to your brain all the time. In my latest Substack post, I’m diving into the gut-brain connection, why it matters for chronic illness, and how your microbiome might be impacting #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #ChronicPain #SpoonieSupport #LifeWithChronicIllness #ChronicIllnessWarrior #MentalHealthMatters #MindBodyConnection #EmotionalWellbeing #TherapistThoughts #MoreThanMyIllness #PacingNotPushing #HealingJourney #RestIs It may feel endless right now, but this flare-up won’t last forever. Hold on. Be tender with yourself. The hard days don’t define you — they just ask you to listen closely. #FlareUpRecovery #ChronicIllnessJourney #ThisTooShallPass
This comes up in sessions more often than you’d think: “I’m not who I used to be… and I don’t feel connected to the people who once felt like home.” Chronic illness changes you—your body, your needs, your re #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #ChronicPain #SpoonieSupport #LifeWithChronicIllness #ChronicIllnessWarrior #MentalHealthMatters #MindBodyConnection #EmotionalWellbeing #TherapistThoughts #MoreThanMyIllness #PacingNotPushing #HealingJourney #RestIs This is your permission slip to cancel, say no, reschedule, or rest. Energy is limited — protect it with care. Boundaries aren’t just helpful in flare-ups… they’re essential. #EnergyIsMedicine #ChronicFatigue #FlareUpBoundar “If anyone can do it, you can.” I’ve heard this more times than I can count—and while it’s meant to be encouraging, it often feels like dismissal. Like people only see the strong parts of me, and skip over the risk, the #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #ChronicPain #SpoonieSupport #LifeWithChronicIllness #ChronicIllnessWarrior #MentalHealthMatters #MindBodyConnection #EmotionalWellbeing #TherapistThoughts #MoreThanMyIllness #PacingNotPushing #HealingJourney #RestIs You didn’t cause this flare-up by being “too much” or “not enough.” Illness is unpredictable. Be gentle with yourself. You’re doing the best you can — and that is enough. #SelfCompassion #ChronicIllnessWisdo #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #ChronicPain #SpoonieSupport #LifeWithChronicIllness #ChronicIllnessWarrior #MentalHealthMatters #MindBodyConnection #EmotionalWellbeing #TherapistThoughts #MoreThanMyIllness #PacingNotPushing #HealingJourney #RestIs
Discomfort is not the same as weakness. You’re allowed to feel what you feel. You don’t have to shrink your pain or mask your struggle just because it makes someone else uneasy. Living with chronic illness already asks so much of you&mdas What helps you get through a flare-up? Comfort items, distraction tools, soothing practices — they’re not luxuries, they’re survival strategies. Keep a list or kit ready for when you need it most. #FlareUpToolkit #ChronicIllnessCar