Comments on: Banishing The Winter Blues – Chronic Illness-Friendly Recommendations [AD]

By: Ben

Ben — Sun, 31 Jan 2021 04:56:13 +0000

I can really identify with the getting too cold thing. When I first got lyme it was really bad, even on warm days just a little wind would chill me and i’d feel it in my chest, and would just shut down physically.

It really limited me going out. Everyone else would be saying ‘oh it’s such a beautiful day’ and i’d be sitting there in a jacket and beanie feeling cold. Then i’d start sweating heaps but still feel cold. I’m glad that as i’ve dealt with the infections and got healthier that it isn’t an issue anymore, and can go outside alot more.

By: Pippa Stacey

Pippa Stacey — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:52:52 +0000

In reply to Telle Meredith. Very interesting, thank you for sharing Telle!

By: Pippa Stacey

Pippa Stacey — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 13:52:23 +0000

In reply to Sue Jackson. Couldn't agree more, thank you so much for reading Sue!

By: Telle Meredith

Telle Meredith — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 12:01:04 +0000

Note that staying warm is also key for those suffering with anxiety and if they feel an oncoming panic attack. And not just warm but preferably a higher level then normal warmth. It helps to settle down the autonomic nervous system and reduce anxiety and allow all of Pippas other suggestions to take place :).

By: Sue Jackson

Sue Jackson — Sat, 23 Jan 2021 22:24:07 +0000

Ah, yes, it can be frustrating to hear all that winter advice when you live with chronic illness – how much I would LOVE to spend time outdoors exercising, if only I could!

You’ve got some great, down-to-earth advice here. On #3 especially, I find that my instinct when I am feeling down is to isolate but when I do talk to a friend or text with a family member or somehow connect with another person, I feel so much better! It’s such a spiritual lift top feel connected to other people, even when it seems to go against when we want to do.

Thanks for sharing!

Sue

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