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Articles » April, 2008
Take the WOMAN Challenge: Join Team ChronicBabes and you could WIN a ChronicBabe prize pack!
Editrix Jenni has joined the WOMAN Challenge, that is, the Women and Girls Out Moving Across the Nation Challenge sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office on Women's Health. It kicks off on May 11 and ends July 5. We're going to travel as a team cross-country (virtually) and achieve an improvement in our health. By working together, we can encourage each other to get more fit, at our own pace. And we've got a nifty Facebook group to keep you motivated and in touch with team members.
Posted: 4/28/2008 in Announcements
I want to live my life and not imagine what other people are thinking of me. If I released all that wasted thought, I could do so much more. I could cancel dinner plans when I'm feeling fatigued and not spend time I should be relaxing thinking that my friends feel disappointed. I could wear sweatpants when I don't have the energy to pick out a cute outfit, instead of trying on a bunch of things when I could be getting my errands finished quickly and then relaxing. I could be moving on from an awkward conversation and relaxing instead of replaying it over and over in my mind. Do you see a trend here? For a Babe with anxiety and fibromyalgia, I sure spend a lot of time thinking about meaningless crap and using up all my valuable time and energy.
We're declaring Spring Break for ChronicBabes
Yesterday, I sent out a personal note to our Goodie Bag subscribers. It came from the heart, telling my struggle with taking time for myself during busy periods and the toll that ignoring my basic needs was taking on my body. The letter resonated deeply with subscribers. I received more feedback emails than ever before, which tells me this topic goes to the heart of what many young women with chronic illness experience. So I'm reprinting the article here, in hopes that you'll all learn something and apply it in your own lives.
Posted: 4/16/2008 in Coping
We know, not the most uplifting headline. But there are TONS of people who live well in spite of type 1 diabetes and today's a great day for you to learn how they do it, and more.
Posted: 4/14/2008 in Announcements
