Resources

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Living with chronic illness often takes a toll on your mental and emotional well-being. This toolkit includes guided journaling prompts, grounding techniques, self-compassion exercises, and resources for anxiety, grief, and medical trauma. Whether you're navigating a flare-up or just need a moment of peace, this space is here to support your inner world as much as your physical one.

Learning to pace yourself is essential when you're living with limited energy. Our pacing and energy management guides include practical tips, visual aids (like the traffic light system), and planner templates to help you avoid overexertion and manage your “spoons” throughout the day and week.

Keeping track of your symptoms can help you better understand your body and advocate for yourself. We offer printable and digital symptom trackers designed with spoonies in mind — easy to use, not overwhelming, and perfect for spotting patterns before your next doctor’s appointment.

Understanding your rights can be empowering. Whether you're exploring disability accommodations, applying for benefits, or facing ableism, this section offers trusted links and plain-language explainers on disability rights, workplace protections, and how to advocate for yourself in healthcare and beyond.

Navigating the medical system can be exhausting — especially when you don’t feel heard. This section offers communication strategies, scripts, and prep checklists to help you advocate for yourself during appointments, explain complex symptoms clearly, and push back when needed — without burning out.

You don’t need more stuff — just the right stuff. We’ve handpicked products that actually make a difference for people with chronic pain and fatigue, including compression wear, heat therapy tools, mobility aids, and spoonie-friendly planners. Every item is reviewed by the community, so you know what really works.