Managing Symptoms Archives | Thriving While Disabled

Empower yourself by tracking your symptoms!

ByAlison Hayes November 13, 2020November 14, 2020

Often when getting diagnosed with a new condition or when participating in discussions about certain conditions, you may hear a symptom tracker mentioned. The trackers come in many different forms and styles, but they can be a very useful tool in terms of both getting a diagnosis and checking the effectiveness of a treatment. If…

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A Chronic Voice December 2018

ByAlison Hayes December 28, 2018December 12, 2019

Once more, I am participating in A Chronic Voice’s monthly linkup. Prompts: De-Stressing, Savouring, Simplifying, Resting, Finalising I often spend late November and much of December focused on finding the positives. I struggle to connect with the joy and giving that are often assumed and expected, while I try to participate in celebrations and keep…

Meet The Author

Alison Hayes

As a person with a sometimes-invisible illness that straddles neurology and psychiatry (Functional Neurological Disorder), I've dealt with a lot of the stigma surrounding physical and mental illnesses and both visible and invisible illnesses. I want to help other people with disabilities to regain perspective and control over their lives through manageable steps and make their lives better, one step at a time.

Photography courtesy of Terry Manning(terrymakes.com)