Because people living with chronic illness can appear “fine," it can be hard for others to understand what they are going through.

by Alice Thomson Have you ever been tired? Sure you have – but it’s no big deal. You might have a sit down, drink a coffee, maybe take a nap. Now – have you ever been fatigued? I’m not …

Spoon Theory & Fork Theory – The Cutlery Review

One of the most popular ways to explain limited energy in chronic illness and disability is the spoon theory. It is an analogy developed by Christine Miserandino back in 2003. She describes sitting in a restaurant with a friend, who asks her what it is like to have a chronic illness (in her case, Lupus).…

Keep track of your spoon levels. More

There are four things you may not know about the Spoon Theory, which is a metaphor to explain how people with chronic illness need to ration their energy.

SpoonieDay, a Chronic Illness Energy Tracking Application, By Spoons