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Thursday, November, 26, 2009
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Surviving the Holidays with Chronic Illness

Stacy Stone
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My name is Stacy, and I am 25 years old. I live in the San Francisco...

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The holiday season can be difficult for everyone. It's no surprise that those of us with chronic illnesses may find the demands of shopping for gifts, spending large amounts of money, attending parties and family gatherings, and entertaining house guests stressful. There is good news, though. ...
  1. Thank you for the great idea's
    Betty Boop Too
    Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at 02:39 PM

    Thank you Stacy

    some really great idea's to make the season enjoyable for those of us in pain.

    We've all had to suffer through some of these holidays in pain, it's difficult to get family and friends used to our chronic pain and illness, especially those that don't see us, but once or twice a year.  Try to simplify the title of your illness, so you don't have to explain the entire thing to every person who ask's.  I sometimes just say, "I have severe arthritis".  It can be exhausting to go through your whole pain story to every person who asks.

    I hope everyone has a wonderful full holiday!  Be kind to yourself!

    Betty

    Thanks Stacy, great articleWoot!

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