Check out our latest articles with chronic illness coping tips, support, advice, and life hacks from peer experts. Here at The Ability Toolbox, you can learn from people like you who understand what you’re going through.
As a parent on the spectrum with ADHD, the challenges of parenting my autistic 14-year-old daughter have been some of the hardest yet most rewarding of my life. Star* is equally both difficult and awesome. She is compassionate and sweet one moment and angry and resentful the next. While I would say this is true…
Research shows a correlation between chronic physical conditions and mental health. Studies have shown that around 50.6% of people with mental disorders also have a chronic illness. At the same time, the challenges of a health condition can affect one’s emotional well-being. A cycle can also form wherein chronic illness can cause depression or anxiety…
Chronic illnesses aren’t fun. To be sick and know that you will not get better is a hard pill to swallow — sometimes literally. But you cope; it’s kind of your only choice. You find a team of doctors, create a treatment plan, make lifestyle changes, and do the best you can with the hand…
Living with a chronic illness can be challenging and often requires extra effort just to get through the day. This is especially true when it comes to managing a job. Balancing work demands while managing your health may seem daunting, but with these simple tips, you can make sure that you are thriving both professionally…
The diabetes medication Ozempic has been repurposed as a weight loss drug. This is a dream come true for pharmaceutical companies and fat people alike. We have what we have always wished for: a magic pill that will fulfill our dreams of being thin. A wish that many people have to shed excess pounds and…
When I was a kid, I was absolutely terrified of Oompa Loompas. Even the slightest whiff of them made me want to stick a finger in my own eyeball. That creepy song they sing as they cart off those misbehaving children to some undisclosed location? It kept me awake at night counting all of the…
Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. While there are several treatments available for managing the symptoms of Parkinson’s, one of the most promising and innovative approaches is deep brain stimulation (DBS). This blog post will take a closer look at the pros and cons of using DBS to treat…
If you struggle with embarrassing chronic illness symptoms due to a condition such as Crohn’s disease, these tips can help you deal with them and the difficult emotions they can trigger. Chronic illnesses and disabilities can be difficult to deal with at the best of times. It can often feel as though you’re juggling a…
I am in so much physical and emotional pain that I pretty much do not leave my house. I have been in physical pain most of my life. Sometimes I can cope easily (go for walks, shopping, and travel) but now none of these activities are possible. I am 50 years old and feel my…
Spoon theory. Spoonie. If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with a chronic illness, you may hear these terms and be confused. What is a spoonie? What do spoons have to do with chronic illness? Here’s everything you need to know about spoon theory and why some people with chronic illnesses, mental…