"Now that I’m living with #chronicillness, I have to put serious consideration into much of what I choose to do throughout the day because it will have an immediate effect on Current Leslie, as well as risk having an impact on Future Leslie."
"On the days that I decide I don’t have the recovery time or overall energy to take a shower, I give myself a baby wipe bath (which is just wiping myself down with a bunch of baby wipes), apply dry shampoo to my hair, and throw a little cold water on my face."
"Spoon delegation isn’t always about the things you have to get done on your task list. Sometimes it’s about making the decision to put those spoons toward an activity you enjoy for your mental health — even if it means you’re going to be a little smelly — that’s what deodorant and body sprays are for!"
"But when those plans involve other people, the stress and guilt felt by having to tell them you don’t feel well enough to participate can be overwhelming."
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