Rare Disease

Bad days are inevitable — and sometimes we experience a ton of them in a row (heck, sometimes even month- or year-long stretches). A lot of the time though, we all develop shortcuts and pick-me-ups that help to soothe the burn that accompanies dark times. Gotta do what we can to preserve our mindset and overall ability to cope!

What are the small or big ways you try and make lemonade out of bitter citrus? Is there a particular person you visit or call? A sweet or salty treat that always perks you up? Maybe you’re a fan of trying a new park with your dog or rereading a book with an ending you know (and love)?

Who knows, maybe you can turn someone’s day around with your suggestions below. ⬇️

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Going outside can affect each of us in different ways depending on the weather, temperature, time of year, symptoms we may experience, or medications we might be on.

Mighty staffer @xokat has lupus, so a lot of direct sunlight can trigger a flare and/or a migraine. But she lives for overcast days — especially when it’s relatively warm outside so she can walk barefoot in her yard — and finds them great for grounding her anxiety.

What about you? How does being outside affect your health?

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Everyday tasks

There are so many everyday things people take for granted that people with chronic illnesses or other disabilities cannot do.

For example:

Being able to get out of bed in the morning

Eating without pain

Pain-free days

Standing and walking

Being able to work

Maintaining friendships

Being able to exercise

Being independent

These are the simple things so many people take for granted each and every day, so when you think life is hard, remember it could be so much worse ❤️

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You know what always cheers us up in the middle of week? Saying something kind to ourselves — which can be especially important if our inner voices have been critical lately.

Need some inspiration? Below are some compliments you can choose from. If none of them resonate, share your own pick-me-ups in the comments instead!

❤️ “You are brave. You are calm strong.”
🧡 “I’m so proud of how far you’ve come.”
💛 “You look lovely today.”
💚 “You made the right decision.”
💙 “You are such an encouragement to everyone around you.”
💖 “You always know how to find the light in the dark.”
💜 “You did it — even when it felt impossible!”

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