A theory that’s been around for many years to describe a person’s capacity for tangible and emotional tasks, called the spoon theory, began as a tool for people with chronic illness to communicate ...

Think of all the tasks you complete on an average day. Showering, working, making meals, and exercising require more energy, while others, like walking to the bathroom or combing your hair, are easier ...

Two years ago, one of us (Janelle) was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)—an autonomic disorder that, among other things, makes standing for too long, heat, and even ...

The most difficult transition of my adult life was accepting that it had been dramatically altered by a chronic illness, and I've heard others so afflicted express similar sentiments. And there are a ...