2023 has been an extremely busy year for me, and I’m definitely looking forward to New Year’s Eve festivities. I have just one more thing to do…… Read more “Wrapping Up 2023.”
Tag: Chronic Illness
The Disabled Dodo Bird’s Verdict.
What types of therapy are available to disabled people? My name is Michael (previously referred to as Jarred on Diary of a Disabled Person) and I am…… Read more “The Disabled Dodo Bird’s Verdict.”
Ear, Ear!
After multiple unsuccessful attempts at offing me over the latter half of my life, my body is beginning to get creative. I had been struggling all weekend…… Read more “Ear, Ear!”
Too Much Labour.
The most difficult thing about being disabled, in my opinion at least, is not ableism. It’s not the strange looks you get in the street, or having…… Read more “Too Much Labour.”
Advice I Wish I Had When I First Became Chronically Ill: For the newly chronically ill, from us old timers! Part 2.
Collaboration between Stef May, and Dax Everritt (Diary of a Disabled Person). You can read Part 1: Stef’s advice here. Part 2: Dax’s Advice: I’ll start with…… Read more “Advice I Wish I Had When I First Became Chronically Ill: For the newly chronically ill, from us old timers! Part 2.”
Advice I Wish I Had When I First Became Chronically Ill: For the newly chronically ill, from us old timers! Part 1.
Collaboration between Stef May, and Dax Everritt (Diary of a Disabled Person). With COVID19 being a mass disabling event and NHS wait times leading to preventable chronic…… Read more “Advice I Wish I Had When I First Became Chronically Ill: For the newly chronically ill, from us old timers! Part 1.”
The Table Turns.
Trigger Warning: discussion of weight, blood. After over four years in the industry to date, it’s safe to say that I am very familiar with the behind-the-scenes…… Read more “The Table Turns.”
Health is a Rollercoaster (Just Gotta Ride It).
Anyone with a chronic illness knows that health can be more variable than weather in the British Summertime; there will be glorious days, there will be gloomy…… Read more “Health is a Rollercoaster (Just Gotta Ride It).”
Comparing the Incomparable.
It is almost inevitable that during a discussion around mental health someone will bring up how much better the world would be if we treated mental illness…… Read more “Comparing the Incomparable.”
Naughty or NICE.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is a government-funded body that oversees the NHS in the UK, monitoring research, informing public health policies, and ensuring…… Read more “Naughty or NICE.”
Diary of a Disabled Person. 