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Nice, thoughtful article
“Pandemic social isolation provides glimpse into the everyday realities of #chronicallyill patients: The COVID-19 pandemic is teaching the world a lesson in empathy for those who have had to social distance long-term”
https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2020/12/pandemic-social-isolation-provides-glimpse-into-the-everyday-realities-of-chronically-ill-patients
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Nice, thoughtful article
“Pandemic social isolation provides glimpse into the everyday realities of #chronicallyill patients: The COVID-19 pandemic is teaching the world a lesson in empathy for those who have had to social distance long-term”
https://www.cavalierdaily.com/article/2020/12/pandemic-social-isolation-provides-glimpse-into-the-everyday-realities-of-chronically-ill-patients
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“There is a portion of the population that has lived in isolation long before coronavirus was even on the world’s radar. This subset is the #chronicallyill — individuals homebound due to physical limitations, #chronicfatiguesyndrome, immunodeficiency or other health barriers”
“There is a portion of the population that has lived in isolation long before coronavirus was even on the world’s radar. This subset is the #chronicallyill — individuals homebound due to physical limitations, #chronicfatiguesyndrome, immunodeficiency or other health barriers”
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“The now universal experience of social isolation [due to the pandemic] can provide a greater sense of empathy for the chronically ill who spend months, years or even a lifetime apart from others”
#chronicillness #Spoonie #Housebound #Homebound #invisibleillness #MEcfs
“The now universal experience of social isolation [due to the pandemic] can provide a greater sense of empathy for the chronically ill who spend months, years or even a lifetime apart from others”
#chronicillness #Spoonie #Housebound #Homebound #invisibleillness #MEcfs
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“On the other hand, staying home due to medical struggles often entails postponed personal goals while others are moving forward in life and reaching milestones.”
#chronicillness #chronicallyill #spoonie #ChronicPain #hiddenillness #Disability #illness #ChronicLife #Spoonies
“On the other hand, staying home due to medical struggles often entails postponed personal goals while others are moving forward in life and reaching milestones.”
#chronicillness #chronicallyill #spoonie #ChronicPain #hiddenillness #Disability #illness #ChronicLife #Spoonies
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"the #chronicallyill may not be able to go out as frequently as their peers due to flares of #pain, fatigue or other symptoms. If a #chronicillness patient has to repeatedly turn down offers to spend time with others due to their illness (contd.)"
#Spoonies #SpoonieLife
"the #chronicallyill may not be able to go out as frequently as their peers due to flares of #pain, fatigue or other symptoms. If a #chronicillness patient has to repeatedly turn down offers to spend time with others due to their illness (contd.)"
#Spoonies #SpoonieLife
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"they [the #chronicallyill]] may receive fewer and fewer invitations in the future, as their friends stop asking in anticipation of another rejection, Zunder said. This constant feeling of being forgotten adds to the mental burden for someone living an isolated life"
#Spoonie
"they [the #chronicallyill]] may receive fewer and fewer invitations in the future, as their friends stop asking in anticipation of another rejection, Zunder said. This constant feeling of being forgotten adds to the mental burden for someone living an isolated life"
#Spoonie
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“For all of these reasons, the #chronicallyill can be left behind in isolation or even unnoticed at times, which is dangerous because they are the ones people should be intentionally checking in on to offer their support”
#chronicillness #MyalgicE #MEcfs #spoonie #spoonies
“For all of these reasons, the #chronicallyill can be left behind in isolation or even unnoticed at times, which is dangerous because they are the ones people should be intentionally checking in on to offer their support”
#chronicillness #MyalgicE #MEcfs #spoonie #spoonies
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“Despite the grim statistics, the isolation of the chronically ill has created one superpower within the population — resilience. Both Allen and Zunder agree that the #chronicallyill are experts at living the pandemic lifestyle of social isolation”
#chronicillness #spoonies
“Despite the grim statistics, the isolation of the chronically ill has created one superpower within the population — resilience. Both Allen and Zunder agree that the #chronicallyill are experts at living the pandemic lifestyle of social isolation”
#chronicillness #spoonies
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“According to Zunder, making an intentional effort to connect with those who are still alone can make a lasting difference in the lives of those living with #chronicillnesses. Prioritizing social time with others, even virtually,can promote mental well-being”
#socialisolation
“According to Zunder, making an intentional effort to connect with those who are still alone can make a lasting difference in the lives of those living with #chronicillnesses. Prioritizing social time with others, even virtually,can promote mental well-being”
#socialisolation
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“Right now, it may be easier to reach out for a virtual movie night or family video call because most are still in a form of isolation at the same time.However,a true testament to one’s dedication to maintaining social connections is how one responds when their life resumes”
“Right now, it may be easier to reach out for a virtual movie night or family video call because most are still in a form of isolation at the same time.However,a true testament to one’s dedication to maintaining social connections is how one responds when their life resumes”
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“Deaton also recommended that friends and family of the #chronicallyill take the time to listen and learn about medical conditions. She noted that in the past, when someone has taken the time to learn about her #chronicillnesses, it made her feel cared for and supported”
“Deaton also recommended that friends and family of the #chronicallyill take the time to listen and learn about medical conditions. She noted that in the past, when someone has taken the time to learn about her #chronicillnesses, it made her feel cared for and supported”
