In this episode of VisibilOT, host Lisa dives into practical strategies for navigating the holiday season while managing chronic illness. The holidays can bring joy and connection but also added stress and fatigue, especially for those with invisible disabilities. Lisa shares tips on conserving energy, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care to create a meaningful and manageable season. Whether you're living with a chronic condition or looking to better support someone who is, this episode offers actionable advice to help you enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your health.

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• https://cfsselfhelp.org/library/strategies-special-events
• https://cfsselfhelp.org/files/special_event_worksheet.pdf

More Helpful Resources

While we are not affiliated with these organizations, they offer valuable information and support for those with invisible disabilities and chronic conditions:

• Bateman Horne Center – Resources and support for ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and other complex chronic illnesses.
• Solve M.E.- Solve M.E. takes a holistic approach to research and advocacy, catalyzing efforts through various programs to make ME/CFS, Long Covid, and other “long haul” diseases better understood, diagnosable, and treatable.
• Long Covid Alliance- a network of patient-advocates, scientists, disease experts, and drug developers who have joined together to leverage their collective knowledge and resources to educate policy makers and accelerate research to transform understanding of post-viral illness.
• Invisible Disabilities Association – Advocacy, education, and community resources for individuals with invisible disabilities.

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