Archive - The Rest Room

Pacing: A guide for people who’d rather be doing other things

Are you stuck in that “boom and bust” cycle of doing an activity, any activity, and then spending a week in bed recovering? Do you want to find a bit…

Feb 9, 2022 •

29:21

Why I never make long term goals...

...and here are mine for 2023

Dec 27, 2022 •

The "Have Done" List

Finding perspective with chronic illness

Jan 10, 2023 •

What actually is Post-Exertional Malaise?

Listen now | Beyond being "the worst"?

Feb 1, 2023 •

37:44

7 things I've learned about myself with chronic illness in 2022

A personal reflection

Dec 13, 2022 •

We got married!

A little chronic illness friendly wedding (during a heatwave, oy)

Aug 16, 2022 •

Why I try to have 'No Zero Days'

Thinking in percentages

Sep 12, 2022 •

Fireworks don't give me panic attacks anymore...

Thoughts on moving forward

Oct 23, 2022 •

"Agony" Aunt: Safe Movement During a Flare

I wrote a letter to Jeannie di Bon

Nov 30, 2022 •

The pain of hope

And the fear of losing it all...again

Jun 30, 2022 •

What happens when you're misdiagnosed?

"It felt like I was the only person who cared about what was happening to me."

Jun 23, 2022 •

How to read more with chronic illness

A gentle guide for 2023

Jan 3, 2023 •

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