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Mobility Aids For Managing Fatigue

Pippa Stacey — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 12:00:09 +0000

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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Can You Have A Work-Life Balance With A Chronic Illness?

Pippa Stacey — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:12:00 +0000

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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Is WUKA Period Underwear Fatigue-Friendly?

Pippa Stacey — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:37:25 +0000

[AD]. This blog post is sponsored by WUKA*. Links marked with * are affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission from any purchases made through these links, at no extra cost to you. As always, all opinions are my own! I probably don’t need to tell you that dealing with periods on top […]

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How To Create A Personal Survival Budget, With A Chronic Illness

Pippa Stacey — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 12:42:03 +0000

Dealing with the extra costs of disability is tough, but creating a Personal Survival Budget can be an important first step in living the life you choose. Here’s how to get started…

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How To Manage Food Allergies On Cruise Ships – Tips And Tricks

Pippa Stacey — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 13:18:12 +0000

Going on holiday generally poses two big challenges for me. The first is managing my chronic illness, and the second is managing my food allergies. Living with dietary requirements including allergies at all levels of severity is tricky enough day-to-day, let alone when you’re travelling somewhere new. Before now, I had no idea how to […]

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Keeping Cosy Alongside ME/CFS – New HeatHolders Goodies!

Pippa Stacey — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:24:07 +0000

[AD – gifted items and affiliate links]. This post is not sponsored by Heat Holders, but I have previously worked with the brand on sponsored content. Links marked with ** are affiliate links – this means I earn a small commission from any sales made through them, at no extra cost to you. As always, all […]

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Freelancing With A Chronic Illness: Reflecting On My Third Year As Self-Employed

Pippa Stacey — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:27:31 +0000

If you’re new around here, welcome! My name is Pippa and around three years ago, I made the daunting decision to move from employment in the charity sector into self-employment and freelance life as a disabled writer, speaker, and communication consultant. To say that freelancing with a chronic illness is tough is an understatement, so […]

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The Best Breakfast In York – Top 10 Independent And Quirky Finds!

Pippa Stacey — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:29:49 +0000

~ If you know me at all, you’ll know that I’m a breakfast person. Going out for breakfast or brunch and a mug of tea the size of my actual head is my favourite thing to do, and the whole time I’ve lived in York over the last decade I’ve been on a mission to […]

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9 Fatigue-Friendly Ways To Keep Warm This Winter

Pippa Stacey — Sun, 11 Sep 2022 10:45:28 +0000

[AD – This post is not sponsored but contains previously gifted items and affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission from any purchases made through these links (marked with *), at no extra cost to you!] Before beginning this post, we have to acknowledge that no number of well-meaning tips are going to […]

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Vegan Cheese For All Occasions With Violife [AD]

Pippa Stacey — Mon, 08 Aug 2022 12:51:15 +0000

[AD – this post is sponsored by Violife. All cheese-based opinions are my own]. If you’re familiar with my background, you may know that while I’ve always loved food, it hasn’t always loved me back. I live with the joys of multiple food allergies and intolerances, so it was hardly a surprise when in 2017, […]

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