FitandFlared

Rheumatoid Arthritis Warrior doing my best to get fit and protect my joints at the same time. Sharing my autoimmune journey along the way👇🏼#spoonie #RAwarrior

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REMEMBER: Just because you or they look healthy right now, doesn’t mean you will be in a few days.

And sure, maybe YOU’LL be fine, but not everyone your contact affects will be.
#COVIDー19

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Maybe you aren’t immunocompromised or elderly, so you’re thinking it isn’t a big deal to go out & put yourself at risk.

Here’s some food for thought: many people can’t do their jobs from home & still have to work and interact with the public during this time.

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So as you try to decide if you really NEED to go pick up that book or get new tires, take a minute to think about the families those employees are going home to. They might seem unaffected, but they could just be bringing the virus home to share.

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The last thing we need is extra pressure from ourselves about not looking sad or sick. Sometimes we are sad. Often we are sick. And that’s perfectly ok & will likely help people on the outside to truly see what it is to live the lives that we do.
Sending love to all my spoonies♥️

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I’m gonna be real honest about #chronicillness right now (a thread):

I’ve been majorly feeling sorry for myself lately. It happens sometimes. I tend to be a very positive person and usually I can look at the bright side of things and find something to be thankful for.

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For my own mental health, I’m going to allow myself to simply feel. People can always think what they want, but I know the truth of my life and the fact is, I’m doing the best I can. So, fellow #spoonies: if you’re having a bad day, don’t feel guilty. We deal with SO much.

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Shout out to the extra gentle nurse who wrapped me up after my infusion today. It might be the first time I haven’t felt the IV being removed. ����🏽

#spoonielife #RheumatoidArthritis

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Started the @blogilates beginner’s calendar this week and I’m already feeling so accomplished. Here’s to motivation and not having to figure out an exercise routine on my own! 💪🏽

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I’d love to get an average of medications #chronicallyill people are on. So many of us “don’t look sick”, but it takes an army of drugs to keep us that way. So, what’s your number?
#chronicillness

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It’s always a *little* disheartening to see the word “chemo” on my medical bill and remember that’s how I’m functioning as a normal human.

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Me, after exercising 2 days in a row:

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Autoimmune disease is everywhere. It’s not easy and it doesn’t feel pretty when it’s you who is affected. It’s absolutely inspiring for someone in the spotlight like @SelmaBlair to get out in the open and show that we are more than our disease. 💪🏽 #spooniestrong

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Wow. Incredibly powerful moment on the #VanityFair red carpet. @SelmaBlair broke down in tears “it took a lot to come out here” She recently opened up about her battle with MS. The entire room cheered her on. @CBSLA

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My normal IV nurse for my infusions didn’t do my last one, but saw me as I was leaving and made sure she said hi and my little heart was so honored!
😭♥️

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These flares are starting to get to me. After doing moderately well for so long, it’s so hard not to start getting frustrated with my body as it starts to revolt. The never ending marathon of #autoimmunedisease.

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There’s something extra special about talking spoonie-to-spoonie and bonding over symptoms and medication. When someone “gets it”, it speaks to your soul. 💜💜