Shelli often chatted about The Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino of butyoudontlooksick.com. You have only so many spoons to get through your day. When you’re sick, your spoon supply becomes limited so from the moment you wake up until bedtime you only have this much spoon energy. If you use too many then you are …
Covid-19, lockdown and life in general can make the fittest of us feel our batteries have gone flat especially the health care workers who must be exhausted. (big thank you to them) Cancer patients and survivors can suffer cancer fatigue, the feeling of tiredness and lack of energy during and after treatment. Fatigue can come on at any …
During COVID-19 lockdown #iso people have been complaining of feeling so exhausted! Their lives changed, many worked from home and still are. Even though their lives slowed down they became pretty much stressed out. Energy levels were zapped!! Sometimes I wondered this might be the closest a normal healthy person might get to experiencing what …
Cancer fatigue is different from everyday tiredness. Suddenly you can feel like ‘you’ve been hit by a truck’. Everything can seem overwhelming, an effort, very frustrating and affect your moods. Your work and social life, relationships and general day-to-day living become difficult. Resting does not always help. It is a good idea to set small, manageable goals and plan your …
It’s AFL Grand Final time. Will you be watching the grand final with friends of family? It can be exciting but also tiring and frustrating. If you are experiencing fatigue, chemo brain, nausea, or other side effects of cancer treatment try to pace yourself by allowing for rest periods or quiet time during the game …
Are you feeling like your batteries have gone flat? Cancer fatigue is the feeling of tiredness and lack of energy cancer patients and survivors feel during and after treatment. Fatigue can come on at any time and may not disappear with rest. Sufferers feel weak, weary, drowsy, exhausted and sometimes have sore limbs and are out …
WOW, who would have thought there is an International Bath Day, observed annually June 14. Legend has it that on June 14th Greek mathematician, scientist and scholar, Archimedes, discovered while taking a bath that an object’s volume could be accurately measured by being submerged in water! Relaxing in a bath can be so rewarding and it’s …
Easter is a time when some families catch up but celebrations can be tiring and frustrating. If you are experiencing fatigue, chemo brain, nausea, or other side effects of cancer treatment try to pace yourself by allowing for rest periods during the festivities. Let people know that you may need to rest then they will …
Cancer fatigue is different from everyday tiredness and can happen suddenly. Everything can seem overwhelming, an effort, very frustrating and affect your moods. You feel so tired and lacking energy that even your general day-to-day living become difficult. Resting does not always help but listen to your body and go by how you feel, If you need a …
It is so important for your hygiene to keep clean avoiding infections but showering and bathing can be exhausting. They can make you feel more tired and you can feel too exhausted to dress. This may increase the risk of a potentially serious fall. A shower seat allows you to sit down to bathe and dry …
