One day...

I am allowed to rest.

I am allowed to sleep in.

I am allowed to cancel plans.

I am allowed to stay home.

I am allowed to take care of myself.

I am allowed to complain and talk about it.

I am allowed to feel things about my illness.

I am allowed to be chronically ill.

American artist William Utermohlen was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 61 in 1995. To chronicle his diagnosis, the artist immediately began composing a series of self-portrait through the years.

“We are alone. No matter what they tell you, we women are always alone.”

I chose eBay because I’m Australian and I didn’t want to give recommendations for stores that are only here. These are the ones that genuinely help me every day. 

Fake shoelaces

Boomerang pillow

Boomerang pillow cover

7 day pillbox wallet 

Wheat pack

Ice packs

Ear plugs

TENS machine

Oil diffuser

Collapsible cane

Migrastick

Ugg boots

Peppermint chewing gum (for nausea)

Radox muscle soothe bath salts

Magnesium gel

Deep heat gel

Ice gel 

I encourage everybody to use The Mighty - basically Facebook for the chronically ill. You can tailor your feed to your diseases. I didn’t know who needed help with what so here are some pages on The Might about products chronic pain:

20 Heating Products That Can Help Relieve Pain

20 Products People With Fibromyalgia Swear By

14 Portable Heating Products That Can Help Relieve Pain

18 Cooling Products That Can Help Relieve Pain

15 Products People With Chronic Pain Swear By

14 Portable Cooling Products People With Chronic Illness Swear By

15 Sensory-Friendly Back to School Products 

27 Products That Can Make Sleeping Easier If You Have Chronic Pain

24 Products That Can Make Cleaning Easier If You Have a Chronic Illness or Disability

16 Products to Use When Painsomnia Keeps You Up at Night

21 Products That Can Make Cooking Easier if You Have a Chronic Illness or Disability

22 Products That Can Make Your Room Cozier on Days You’re Stuck in Bed

14 Products That Make Your Car More Comfortable If You Have a Chronic Illness

22 Personal Care Products to Use If You Are Sensitive to Scents and Chemicals

19 Products That Can Make Showering Easier If You Have a Chronic Illness or Disability

16 Products That Can Make It Easier to Do Laundry With Chronic Illness