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The Eiffel Tower at mid-day

Jun 20, 2018Aug 5, 2018 Laura SpoonieLeave a comment

The Eiffel Tower at mid-day – Laura Spoonie

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WHO IS LAURA SPOONIE?

Hi all,

My name is Laura, and i’m in my early twenties.

I suffer from multiple Chronic illnesses; Fibromyalgia, CRPS, Asthma, to name a few. I’ve also had a long time battle with mental illness and been a young carer since the age of 11.

I created this site to encourage my fellow Spoonies, showing that no matter your circumstance you can always set goals and accomplish things you may have always dreamed of doing. I started blogging my struggles, victories, language learning, photography, product reviews and art so I can share it with the world and take you on my journey of growth and self-development.

I hope to inspire and uplift whether you’re a part of #SpoonSquad or not, so feel free to subscribe and join me on this journey.

I also adore Sunflowers so if you ever wanna share any sunflower pics with me then you are more than welcome.

Check out my, ‘Lessons from a Sunflower’ post and leave some feedback if you like.

Thank you for stopping by.

Peace & Positivity,
Love & Light

Laura Spoonie ❤

XOXO

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Hey my Lovelies, With everything that's been going on in the world I've been trying to limit my use of media consumption because I find when serious news like this comes around it spikes my anxiety, sends me into panic & triggers the rest of my symptoms. I just wanted to check in with everyone & let you all know I'm still around & not ignoring anyone. It's so easy to end up feeling more alone & unheard with a global pandemic like this. Not too long ago the reality of being home, isolated & told you can't take part in societal activities was something only disabled people & the immunosuppressed had to live with day in & day out... And now all of a sudden the whole world is experiencing a temporary taste of housebound life at the same time, whilst may I add, getting more privileges and allowances. It's a hard thing to come to terms with. • • Chronic illness life is scary enough as is without the fear of contracting a life threatening freak virus. There's a lot of fear going around, anxiety is at an all time high, more so because of the circulating reports & updates. • • I'm sending so much love out to everyone right now, whether you're a chronic illness warrior, struggling with mental health, sick from hearing of the news reports, caring for a ill loved one, working tirelessly in care settings & putting your life at risk for sake of the rest of humanity, wrapping your head around teaching your children at home, working from your home & self isolating from loved ones and anyone that is genuinely trying their hardest to play their part in aiding the slow down process of spreading this virus. • • We're all in this together, no one gets left behind. Stay safe, stay hydrated, stay sanitised my Lovelies, L.S *social distance hugs* 🤗🌍 #LifeOfASpoonie #LauraSpoonieBlogs ❤

Favourite photo of 2020 so far 😂 Just admiring 'Sherman' the swan, although it could have possibly been a Shelly... who knows. MEH Lol 🤷🏾 #NatureTherapy #LifeOfASpoonie

You don't have to tell me twice... Shoot 😴 #LifeOfASpoonie

Throwback to a few months ago 🌀 • • Sooo, how's everyone coping with this #COVID19 outbreak?! The Elderly & Immunosuppressed are advised to stay away from the public & crowds because obviously our immune systems are much weaker than the average & are most at risk when it comes to infections, viruses etc... I feel like introversion has given me enough training for this pandemic tbh but I gotta admit it's frustrating because I wanted to shake my hermit ways... Just a bit! Stay safe, stay hydrated & stay sanitised my Lovelies. L.S *elbow nudge* 🤭🥄

💆🏾 • • Art by: @lettershoppe 🖤x

🌿 A L O E • V E R A 🌿 • • Excited to start using these products. I suffer from really dry skin including a really sore scalp. I used to drink pure aloe vera juice years ago but stopped, mainly because I wasn't in charge of my diet & the food coming into the house + it's very expensive to eat/drink organic. I'm adding these aloe vitamins to my daily intake of other meds & supplements, and the cream I'll use to moisturise my body with. I'll be looking out for any changes or effects & document it via insta stories 🙂 #LifeOfASpoonie #LauraSpoonieBlogs ❤

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29.2.20 - RARE DISEASE DAY 🎗💙 • • Hey my Lovelies, today is Rare Disease Day. I had plans to get dressed up, do my makeup & post a selfie all in the name of aesthetic & trying to feel good... But it just ain't happening Lol. This account is to show the real deal of what it's like to live with physical & mental chronic illnesses, hence the hashtag - The LIFE of a Spoonie. So, I present to you a more realistic photo of me in everyday life. BUSTED, BRUISED & SO OVER IT. My RARE disease is called 'Complex Regional Pain Syndrome' (I have Type 2 of this condition) - a.k.a The MOST painful condition recorded on the McGill Medical Pain Scale, making it even more painful than child birth... I know right, a nightmare 🚮 • • CRPS is a Neurological System Disorder that causes its victim to suffer constant, very severe pain… every second of every day. As well as overall burning pain, #CRPS symptoms include: Cutting, tingling, stabbing, and throbbing sensation all over my body. On top of the pain there’s also temperature and colour changes of the skin, joint locking, migraines, fatigue, nausea (literally sick and nauseous from the heights of chronic pain, eating/drinking), sensitivity to touch, involuntary muscle movements, lack of mobility, inability to walk, depression, stiffness, insomnia, anxiety, gastrointestinal issues + more. This is 24/7 EVERYDAY! See me smiling? Still in pain. Laughing? In pain. Out & about (a rarity, unless for medical appointments)? In pain. Not using a mobility aid? You guessed it, I'm in pain. Me being able to get out of bed totally depends on my level of actress skills for that day/time period + adrenaline which actually comes from my mania... but the reality is CRPS is chronic which means it's a permanent condition with no cure till Paradise babyyy. This is a reality for so many other survivors of CRPS... As studies show less than 1 in 3,800 have this disorder in the U.K making it a rare disease but also, not impossible for absolutely anyone across the globe to develop this disorder. There are approximately 7000 rare diseases recorded today. Do you suffer with CRPS or another Rare Disorder?! L.S 🥄🦋 #LifeOfASpoonie #LauraSpoonieBlogs ❤

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