Chronic Illness Blog
We believe that everyone deserves to have a voice and be heard, especially when living with a chronic illness. That’s why we’ve created a space where individuals can come together, share their experiences and find a sense of community. Our blog is dedicated to providing informative, relatable and up-to-date content on a range of chronic illnesses. Our team, led by nurse (RN,BSN), advocate, and consultant, Catina Morrison, strive to create a platform where individuals can feel understood and empowered. Join us as we navigate the complexities of chronic illness together.
How to Set Healthy Boundaries While Living with a Chronic Illness
When managing a chronic illness, you might need to make diet changes, physical activity limitations, and fundamental lifestyle changes. Not everybody will understand these changes, including your loved ones, and this is the purpose of healthy boundaries when dealing...
The Best Self-Advocacy Tips for Women With Endometriosis
For women with endometriosis, self-advocacy is a life skill needed in every stage of endometriosis. As Jenneh Bockari RN said, just getting a diagnosis for endometriosis takes self-advocacy. Endometriosis, also known as “endo,” is an under-researched medical...
14 Best Tips for a Healthy Work-Life Balance with Chronic Illness
How do you manage chronic illness and a thriving career? How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance without going beyond your body's limits? Suppose you have ever had a history of chronic illness like rheumatoid arthritis or endometriosis or have been diagnosed...
How to Stay Positive When Dealing with a Chronic Illness
Negativity and chronic illness usually go hand in hand, and it often results in a high rate of depression and guilt in diagnosed people. It is, therefore, vital to learn how to stay positive and maintain a healthy thought process after a diagnosis. It is difficult to...
How to Best Advocate for Yourself at Work with Chronic Illness
Do you experience intimidation in the workplace because of your chronic illness? Do you often feel misunderstood and frustrated? How many times have you tried speaking up for yourself without being heard? When I talk about work-life balance when dealing with a chronic...
Hey there, I´m Catina
Registered nurse, Chronic Illness Advocate, Healthcare Consultant, Founder and CEO of Nurse Loves Essentials, blogger and host of Inflamed Sisters Thriving Podcast.