The Mighty's Chronic Illness Gift Guides Directory
Life with chronic illness means doctor’s appointments, pain, fatigue and extra time spent at home — things many healthy people don’t fully understand. When it comes to giving gifts, your loved ones may not always know what to get you. They may not realize the things that would make your life easier or things you’d appreciate that others perhaps take for granted.
This holiday season, we’ve created a variety of gift guides designed for chronic warriors. Want to get some ideas of what to ask for if you’re in college and battling an illness? We’ve got you covered. Looking for a list of small, affordable gifts that would make your life easier that you can share with your loved ones? Keep reading. Consider this your one-stop shop for gift ideas that will make a chronic warrior’s day.
1. The Gifts They Want But Might Not Ask For
Gifts People With Chronic Illnesses Secretly Want
2. Gifts That Won’t Break the Bank
32 Perfect ‘Stocking Stuffers’ to Give a Loved One With Chronic Illness
15 Gifts You Can Give a Loved One, Even If Medical Bills Mean Your Budget Is Tight
11 DIY Gifts That Are Perfect for People With Chronic Illnesses
21 Self-Care Gifts You Can Buy for Under $10
3. Kind Gestures They’ll Love
16 Coupons to Give a Chronically Ill Friend
4. To Support a Fellow Chronic Warrior While Shopping
11 Business Owned By People With Chronic Illnesses You Can Support
5. For a Loved One Who’s in the Hospital
22 Thoughtful Gifts to Give a Friend in the Hospital
24 Must-Have Items to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
5. For Your Friend With Chronic Pain
10 Clothing Brands People With Chronic Pain Recommend
15 Products People With Chronic Pain Swear By
27 Comfortable Pillows That Help People With Chronic Pain Sleep Better
6. For Your Friend With Fibromyalgia
What to Give (and Avoid Giving) a Loved One With Fibromyalgia This Holiday Season
20 Products People With Fibromyalgia Swear By
7. For Your Friend With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
20 Products People With Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Swear By
8. For Someone Who Spends a Lot of Time at Home
18 Devices That Can Help You Function on Days When You’re Stuck in Bed
22 Products That Can Make Your Room Cozier on Days You’re Stuck in Bed
26 Gifts to Give a Friend Whose Illness Keeps Them Stuck at Home
9. For a College Student With Chronic Pain
17 Dorm Essentials for Students With Chronic Pain
10. Gifts That Can Make Life With Chronic Illness Easier
21 Products That Can Make Cooking Easier If You Have a Chronic Illness or Disability
14 Pill Organizers That Can Help You Keep Track of Your Medications
Erin is the former senior editor and chronic illness editor of The Mighty. She joined The Mighty in 2015 and previously worked at Inside Weddings magazine, Mic, and The Huffington Post. She was also the features editor at The California Aggie, UC Davis' student newspaper. She is honored to be a part of the Mighty community!
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