I wish that when you become chronically ill or disabled you got automatically directed towards disability twitter and a list of top tips that might take you ages to work out for yourself becasue this shit is hard"

Practical tips and principles of being sick in late capitalism.
Things like -

mobility aids are good - if you think you might need one - you do.

You can buy shit ton of hydration tablets on amazon for comparatively cheap

Rest is good - dont feel guilty

Working in bed is still working

Here are some cheap and good liquid foods
If weed helps, use it.

Diet coke is good for nausea

Alternatives to ranitidine exist

You are worthy regardless of productivity

Bath boards are amazing

Dragon software helps if typing is too hard
Movement is good - but you define what that means

Dont worry you're still hot and totally bangable

Fatigue is hard. Really hard. But you are still you.

Controlling pain is a right, not something you have to feel guilty about.

Frozen chopped veg is amazing
Do you need more salt?

Pacing takes practice & it can mean different things at different times

You decide how to use your energy & "feeling ok" hours

Doctors are partners in your treatment - if they dont act like that - you deserve better

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