Chronic Illness Archives - Life of Pippa https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/category/chronic-illness/ Theatre, books and life with chronic illness Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:12:20 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/favicon-100x100.png Chronic Illness Archives - Life of Pippa https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/category/chronic-illness/ 32 32 What Are Energy Limiting Conditions? A Concise Summary https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2026/01/18/what-are-energy-limiting-conditions-a-concise-summary/ https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2026/01/18/what-are-energy-limiting-conditions-a-concise-summary/#respond Sun, 18 Jan 2026 11:12:16 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=6659 If you’re new to the phrase ‘Energy Limiting Conditions’ and you’re looking to learn more, this blog post is for you. Below you’ll find a concise summary of what ELCs are, how the phrase came about, and why it matters – plus plenty of links to resources where you can learn more… Before we get […]

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]]> https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2026/01/18/what-are-energy-limiting-conditions-a-concise-summary/feed/ 0 Mobility Aids For Managing Fatigue https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2025/03/07/mobility-aids-for-managing-fatigue/ https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2025/03/07/mobility-aids-for-managing-fatigue/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:00:09 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=6332 Living with an energy limiting condition is not easy. There’s often only so much we can do to help ourselves while living with long-term fatigue, which is why it’s crucial that we learn to pace ourselves and treasure the limited energy we have. Therefore, today’s post contains my top mobility aids for managing fatigue, some […]

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]]> https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2025/03/07/mobility-aids-for-managing-fatigue/feed/ 0 Whill C2 Powerchair Tour – Electric Wheelchair For Ambulatory Wheelchair Users https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/07/09/whill-c2-powerchair-tour-electric-wheelchair-for-ambulatory-wheelchair-users/ https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/07/09/whill-c2-powerchair-tour-electric-wheelchair-for-ambulatory-wheelchair-users/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:53:34 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=5982 Since I’ve had my Whill C2 Powerchair for a few months now, I thought I’d introduce you properly! If you’re new here, allow me to introduce myself and give you a brief overview of the story so far. I’m Pippa, and I have a chronic illness that impacts my mobility. I’ve used an electric wheelchair […]

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]]> https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/07/09/whill-c2-powerchair-tour-electric-wheelchair-for-ambulatory-wheelchair-users/feed/ 0 How I Chose (And Funded) My New Power-Chair https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/06/17/how-i-chose-and-funded-my-new-power-chair/ https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/06/17/how-i-chose-and-funded-my-new-power-chair/#respond Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=5885 I’m so excited to share that my new powerchair has now arrived! Keep on reading to find out why I needed to make a change, the model I chose, how I managed to secure some funding for it, and more… If we haven’t been acquainted before, hello! My name is Pippa, I have a chronic […]

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]]> https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/06/17/how-i-chose-and-funded-my-new-power-chair/feed/ 0 10 Actionable Ways To Support People With M.E. In 2024 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/05/12/10-actionable-ways-to-support-people-with-m-e-in-2024/ https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/05/12/10-actionable-ways-to-support-people-with-m-e-in-2024/#respond Sun, 12 May 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=5789 For World ME Day, I thought I’d do something a little different and look outwardly this year. If you’re fortunate enough not to have lived experience of this condition but want to show your support, you may be wondering where to start. This quick post is one for you, sharing practical ways to make a […]

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]]> https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/05/12/10-actionable-ways-to-support-people-with-m-e-in-2024/feed/ 0 Can You Have A Work-Life Balance With A Chronic Illness? https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/03/06/can-you-have-a-work-life-balance-with-a-chronic-illness/ https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/03/06/can-you-have-a-work-life-balance-with-a-chronic-illness/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:12:00 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=5637 If you’re new here, welcome! My name is Pippa, I’m based in Yorkshire (UK), and I’m in the final year of my twenties. I was diagnosed with my chronic illness as a teenager which has completely altered my path in life, but I’m one of the luckier ones who’s experienced improvement and is now capable […]

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]]> https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/03/06/can-you-have-a-work-life-balance-with-a-chronic-illness/feed/ 0 How To Do Life With A Chronic Illness – my new book! https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/02/19/how-to-do-life-with-a-chronic-illness-my-new-book/ https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/02/19/how-to-do-life-with-a-chronic-illness-my-new-book/#comments Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:30:00 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=5649 I’m excited beyond words to introduce my new non-fiction book, How To Do Life With A Chronic Illness! The book was published on 18th April 2024 in paperback, eBook, and audiobook format, and you can order a copy from wherever you like to get your books. Keep on reading to find out more! For a […]

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]]> https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/02/19/how-to-do-life-with-a-chronic-illness-my-new-book/feed/ 2 What is an Ambulatory Wheelchair User? https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/01/22/what-is-an-ambulatory-wheelchair-user/ https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/01/22/what-is-an-ambulatory-wheelchair-user/#respond Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=5623 After I became unwell with my chronic illness, I put off using a wheelchair for a long time. I thought that they were only ‘allowed’ in certain cases and for certain people, and that I wasn’t one of them. Because of the way mobility aids are typically portrayed in the media, I naively assumed they […]

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]]> https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/01/22/what-is-an-ambulatory-wheelchair-user/feed/ 0 Freelancing With A Chronic Illness: My Fourth Year of Self-Employment https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/01/11/freelancing-with-a-chronic-illness-my-fourth-year-of-self-employment/ https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/01/11/freelancing-with-a-chronic-illness-my-fourth-year-of-self-employment/#comments Thu, 11 Jan 2024 12:01:37 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=5591 Hello! If this is the first blog post of mine you’re reading, let me briefly introduce myself. My name is Pippa, and around four years ago I made the daunting decision to leave my job employed in the charity sector and wade into freelancing with a chronic illness. These days I’m best known for being […]

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]]> https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2024/01/11/freelancing-with-a-chronic-illness-my-fourth-year-of-self-employment/feed/ 4 Working With A Chronic Illness – All You Need To Know! https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2023/10/12/working-with-a-chronic-illness/ https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/2023/10/12/working-with-a-chronic-illness/#respond Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.lifeofpippa.co.uk/?p=5509 Welcome! If you’ve found yourself on this page, the chances are you’re interested in working with a chronic illness. Whether you’re moving into work for the first time, returning to work after a leave of absence, or making changes to your career, I hope you’ll find comfort and support in the resources on this page. […]

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