I'm naive.....lol what does spoonie mean?
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A spoonie is someone living with a chronic illness.
It mostly refers to physical chronic illnesses, though it has been known to be a helpful term for those with chronic mental illness as well.
It originates from Christine Miserandino's Spoon Theory story, in which she explains what it's like to live with chronic illness to a friend, and uses a handful of spoons to demonstrate.
For example, daily activities that healthy people tend not to think about take tolls on people with chronic illness. You start the day with a certain number of spoons, and play your day around not running out. Socializing might cost spoons, using the stairs might cost spoons, lifting things might cost spoons, etc. [urbandictionary.com]
Spoon Theory: [butyoudontlooksick.com]
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Posted by scurryIf only I could get "extra life".
Posted by scurryMorning can be hard and they are almost always draining. Hope you all have a wonderful spoon-filled day.
Posted by scurryHappy Friday!
Posted by scurryThere are a lot of memes and info-graphics that try to depict what it's like to be a Spoonie. Here are a few we might relate to. May the Spoons be with you!
Posted by scurryThere are a lot of memes and info-graphics that try to depict what it's like to be a Spoonie. Here are a few we might relate to. May the Spoons be with you!
Posted by scurryThere are a lot of memes and info-graphics that try to depict what it's like to be a Spoonie. Here are a few we might relate to. May the Spoons be with you!
Posted by scurryWe suffer, sometimes in silence, sometimes alone, but we are also strong and we fight. Never Give Up. I wish you all many spoons.
Posted by scurryWe suffer, sometimes in silence, sometimes alone, but we are also strong and we fight. Never Give Up. I wish you all many spoons.
Posted by scurryWe suffer, sometimes in silence, sometimes alone, but we are also strong and we fight. Never Give Up. I wish you all many spoons.
Posted by scurryA few Spoonie Memes that some of us might be able to relate to. Stay strong folks, and remember that self care is not a sign of weakness, it's refueling your strength.
Posted by scurryA few Spoonie Memes that some of us might be able to relate to. Stay strong folks, and remember that self care is not a sign of weakness, it's refueling your strength.
Posted by scurryA few Spoonie Memes that some of us might be able to relate to. Stay strong folks, and remember that self care is not a sign of weakness, it's refueling your strength.
Posted by scurryHappy New Year! I wish you all many extra spoons. The holidays can be super stressful and I hope we all made it through in one piece. Take time for self care and be sure to use your spoons wisely.
Posted by scurryRegardless of if we believe in Santa, Satan or Spaghetti Monsters, this time of year can be draining; family gatherings, work parties, reconnecting with old friends.
Posted by scurryAnyone else feel this way??
Posted by scurryGame of Spoons.