chronic-illness
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When Sleep Doesn’t Heal: Living in Pain Day and Night
Sleep is supposed to be when our bodies rest, recharge, and heal. But for me, it’s anything but restful. Falling asleep is hard enough—but staying asleep? Nearly impossible. I wake up multiple times through the night, stiff, sore, and in pain. And when the morning comes, it’s not much better. There are days I open Continue reading
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Sleepless Nights and Smoke Signals: Chronic Illnesses and Pain Chronicles
Last night was one of those nights — the kind where your body won’t let you rest no matter how exhausted you are. My lower back was on fire, pain radiating down into my hips and legs, locking me in place. I tried every position, every pillow trick in the book, but nothing helped. Eventually, Continue reading
