Chiko | Digital Creator
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Digital Creator | #FibroWarrior 💜
Turning pain into purpose, one post at a time. “Strength isn’t the absence of struggle – it’s creating something beautiful in spite of it.” Learn more>>> https://theleap.co/creator/chikocfm /
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Turning pain into purpose, one post at a time. “Strength isn’t the absence of struggle – it’s creating something beautiful in spite of it.” Learn more>>> https://theleap.co/creator/chikocfm /
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Diary of A Fibromyalgia Warrior: Unseen Struggles: Navigating Life and Survival with an Invisible Chronic Illness
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Tis the season to compare. Remember: Your journey is not their journey. Your rest is not their laziness. Your pace is perfect.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Tis the season to compare. Remember: Your journey is not their journey. Your rest is not their laziness. Your pace is perfect.
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This season, gift yourself permission to cancel. To rest. To celebrate in pyjamas when that’s all you can manage.
You are not lazy.
You are listening to your body.
You are not letting anyone down.
You are honouring your healing.
You are not missing out.
You are choosing peace.
#chronicillness
You are not lazy.
You are listening to your body.
You are not letting anyone down.
You are honouring your healing.
You are not missing out.
You are choosing peace.
#chronicillness
December 23, 2025 at 8:48 PM
This season, gift yourself permission to cancel. To rest. To celebrate in pyjamas when that’s all you can manage.
You are not lazy.
You are listening to your body.
You are not letting anyone down.
You are honouring your healing.
You are not missing out.
You are choosing peace.
#chronicillness
You are not lazy.
You are listening to your body.
You are not letting anyone down.
You are honouring your healing.
You are not missing out.
You are choosing peace.
#chronicillness
December 23, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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December 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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December 16, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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December isn't about being busy. It's about being present, even if my present is on the sofa with a blanket. www.tiktok.com/@diary_of_a_...
#chronicillnesswarrior #mentalhealth #festiveseason #christmas #newyear
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December 16, 2025 at 4:00 AM
December isn't about being busy. It's about being present, even if my present is on the sofa with a blanket. www.tiktok.com/@diary_of_a_...
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My to-do list isn't what I should do. It's what my body allows me to do today. And that is enough. www.amazon.co.uk/shop/chikocf...
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December 16, 2025 at 2:30 AM
My to-do list isn't what I should do. It's what my body allows me to do today. And that is enough. www.amazon.co.uk/shop/chikocf...
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December 16, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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#mutualaidrequest
Taís lives in Brazil and cannot work because of fibromyalgia. She needs money for rent (1300 BRL = about 204 EUR), electricity, cooking gas, food, water, hygiene products and pain meds for the fibro, which are unfortunately very expensive.
Her Paypal is taisxabranches@gmail […]
Taís lives in Brazil and cannot work because of fibromyalgia. She needs money for rent (1300 BRL = about 204 EUR), electricity, cooking gas, food, water, hygiene products and pain meds for the fibro, which are unfortunately very expensive.
Her Paypal is taisxabranches@gmail […]
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December 15, 2025 at 2:52 PM
#mutualaidrequest
Taís lives in Brazil and cannot work because of fibromyalgia. She needs money for rent (1300 BRL = about 204 EUR), electricity, cooking gas, food, water, hygiene products and pain meds for the fibro, which are unfortunately very expensive.
Her Paypal is taisxabranches@gmail […]
Taís lives in Brazil and cannot work because of fibromyalgia. She needs money for rent (1300 BRL = about 204 EUR), electricity, cooking gas, food, water, hygiene products and pain meds for the fibro, which are unfortunately very expensive.
Her Paypal is taisxabranches@gmail […]
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“every1 has their own burdens. Maybe the person who can’t take the time to be present for yr explanation is #suffering in ways that u don’t see either. So giving normies some grace is kind to them & good for your own spirit.”:
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#ChronicIllness #MCAS #BeKind #spoonie
by @2heartswellness.bsky.social
#ChronicIllness #MCAS #BeKind #spoonie
Holidays and MCAS: Surviving and Thriving From November To January
I seriously almost titled this essay “girding your loins for the holidays when you have MCAS.” It kind of does feel like being thrown onto an obstacle course where you have to battle y…
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December 14, 2025 at 4:30 AM
“every1 has their own burdens. Maybe the person who can’t take the time to be present for yr explanation is #suffering in ways that u don’t see either. So giving normies some grace is kind to them & good for your own spirit.”:
by @2heartswellness.bsky.social
#ChronicIllness #MCAS #BeKind #spoonie
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#ChronicIllness #MCAS #BeKind #spoonie
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"You are human being.
So called for a reason.
Not #human doing.
Just you being
Is wonder enough to make heaven fall still.
You are #miracle." - by #ThuliZuma
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#MondayBlogs #affirmation
So called for a reason.
Not #human doing.
Just you being
Is wonder enough to make heaven fall still.
You are #miracle." - by #ThuliZuma
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#MondayBlogs #affirmation
December 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
"You are human being.
So called for a reason.
Not #human doing.
Just you being
Is wonder enough to make heaven fall still.
You are #miracle." - by #ThuliZuma
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#MondayBlogs #affirmation
So called for a reason.
Not #human doing.
Just you being
Is wonder enough to make heaven fall still.
You are #miracle." - by #ThuliZuma
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#MondayBlogs #affirmation
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“I've always loved #Christmas - but it doesn't make sense that my mother's not here. My #mother, whose last Christmas was so awful, but who loved Christmas so much... she should be here.”: buff.ly/yBLtnZq
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#family
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“I've always loved #Christmas - but it doesn't make sense that my mother's not here. My #mother, whose last Christmas was so awful, but who loved Christmas so much... she should be here.”: buff.ly/yBLtnZq
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#family
Nerd Church - Christmas Hurts, This Year
I've always loved Christmas.
But Christmas? It hasn't treated me so well.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
CW: #death, #loss, #grief
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“I've always loved #Christmas - but it doesn't make sense that my mother's not here. My #mother, whose last Christmas was so awful, but who loved Christmas so much... she should be here.”: buff.ly/yBLtnZq
by ceedorareads
#family
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“I've always loved #Christmas - but it doesn't make sense that my mother's not here. My #mother, whose last Christmas was so awful, but who loved Christmas so much... she should be here.”: buff.ly/yBLtnZq
by ceedorareads
#family
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"in the middle of that #grief, I would occasionally feel..a tiny flicker of warmth..I used to ignore those #moments because I thought they were disloyal to my grief. Now I know they’re part of it. Grief & #gratitude can live side by side.": buff.ly/Po3rEec
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#ChronicPain
by @thethrivingspoonie.com
#ChronicPain
5 Simple Ways I Practice Gratitude When Life With Chronic Illness Feels Brutal
Discover 5 honest ways to practice gratitude with chronic illness without having to ignore your pain or give in to toxic positivity.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
"in the middle of that #grief, I would occasionally feel..a tiny flicker of warmth..I used to ignore those #moments because I thought they were disloyal to my grief. Now I know they’re part of it. Grief & #gratitude can live side by side.": buff.ly/Po3rEec
by @thethrivingspoonie.com
#ChronicPain
by @thethrivingspoonie.com
#ChronicPain
Why can’t you come out? A question most chronic illness warriors are often asked and will possible be asked this festive season. There numerous reasons why … Learn more vm.tiktok.com/ZNRFaqxG5/
#chronicillnessawarness #socialcause #raisingawareness #support
#chronicillnessawarness #socialcause #raisingawareness #support
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December 15, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Why can’t you come out? A question most chronic illness warriors are often asked and will possible be asked this festive season. There numerous reasons why … Learn more vm.tiktok.com/ZNRFaqxG5/
#chronicillnessawarness #socialcause #raisingawareness #support
#chronicillnessawarness #socialcause #raisingawareness #support
I was bedbound for years. Now I share tools, hope, and mindset support to help others ease severe symptoms and live better. Your kindness helps me keep creating💜 ko-fi.com/chikocfm
#donatetosupport #KoFiLove #supportwellness #givehope #supportchronicIllness #help #supportmyjourney #crowdfundhope
#donatetosupport #KoFiLove #supportwellness #givehope #supportchronicIllness #help #supportmyjourney #crowdfundhope
December 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
I was bedbound for years. Now I share tools, hope, and mindset support to help others ease severe symptoms and live better. Your kindness helps me keep creating💜 ko-fi.com/chikocfm
#donatetosupport #KoFiLove #supportwellness #givehope #supportchronicIllness #help #supportmyjourney #crowdfundhope
#donatetosupport #KoFiLove #supportwellness #givehope #supportchronicIllness #help #supportmyjourney #crowdfundhope
I am a #FibroWarrior & #ME/CFS Warrior, supporting other warriors to learn how to live well with a chronic illness by minimising severe crippling symptoms. Your support helps me create content to empower us. Thank you for your kindness💜https://ko-fi.com/chikocfm
#gofund #donate #help #socialcause
#gofund #donate #help #socialcause
December 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I am a #FibroWarrior & #ME/CFS Warrior, supporting other warriors to learn how to live well with a chronic illness by minimising severe crippling symptoms. Your support helps me create content to empower us. Thank you for your kindness💜https://ko-fi.com/chikocfm
#gofund #donate #help #socialcause
#gofund #donate #help #socialcause
Happy Sunday, warriors. Some weeks feel heavier than others, not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because your body is carrying more than most people will ever see💜
#fibrowarrior #mecfswarrior #chronicillnesswarrior
#fibrowarrior #mecfswarrior #chronicillnesswarrior
December 14, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Happy Sunday, warriors. Some weeks feel heavier than others, not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because your body is carrying more than most people will ever see💜
#fibrowarrior #mecfswarrior #chronicillnesswarrior
#fibrowarrior #mecfswarrior #chronicillnesswarrior
Discover how to become mentally unstuck... www.tiktok.com/@diary_of_a_...
#mentalhealth #stress #fibrowarrior #mecfs
#mentalhealth #stress #fibrowarrior #mecfs
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December 10, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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#mentalhealth #stress #fibrowarrior #mecfs
Feeling Mentally Stuck? You are not alone. Learn more...
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Feeling Mentally Stuck? You are not alone. Learn more...
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Winter Layering Without Pain:Your Guide to Managing Allodynia in Cold Weather. Winter brings more than just cold weather for those living with #Fibromyalgia or #ME/CFS; it brings the particular challenge of managing #allodynia while trying to stay warm... open.substack.com/pub/chikocfm... #subscribe
Winter Layering Without Pain: Your Guide to Managing Allodynia in Cold Weather
Winter brings more than just cold weather for those living with Fibromyalgia or ME/CFS; it brings the particular challenge of managing allodynia while trying to stay warm.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Winter Layering Without Pain:Your Guide to Managing Allodynia in Cold Weather. Winter brings more than just cold weather for those living with #Fibromyalgia or #ME/CFS; it brings the particular challenge of managing #allodynia while trying to stay warm... open.substack.com/pub/chikocfm... #subscribe
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"I guess you could say it’s been #disappointment after disappointment. In myself, in my business, in my family relationships, in my #health, in the way I manage or don’t manage my health.": buff.ly/8mZB4XO
#ChronicIllness #MentalHealthAwareness #NEisVoid
#ChronicIllness #MentalHealthAwareness #NEisVoid
The Savagery of Panic Attacks & The Saving Grace of Internet Friends
Anxiety and panic attacks have been plaguing me with the lockdown. But a new pup and internet friends with chronic illness have sustained me.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
"I guess you could say it’s been #disappointment after disappointment. In myself, in my business, in my family relationships, in my #health, in the way I manage or don’t manage my health.": buff.ly/8mZB4XO
#ChronicIllness #MentalHealthAwareness #NEisVoid
#ChronicIllness #MentalHealthAwareness #NEisVoid
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"When I first became #sick with a #ChronicIllness my #life seemed to stop. Everything, or so it seemed, that I loved vanished in an instant. Adventures with my #friends, dancing late into the night, hard-core workouts…I felt like I had lost myself.": buff.ly/ymnXtQt
by Lisa Alioto
#SelfIdentity
by Lisa Alioto
#SelfIdentity
Find Your Way Back to Happiness with a Chronic Illness
Find your way back to happiness with chronic illness using the Zorro Circle strategy from "The Happiness Advantage". Lisa Alioto shares how.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
"When I first became #sick with a #ChronicIllness my #life seemed to stop. Everything, or so it seemed, that I loved vanished in an instant. Adventures with my #friends, dancing late into the night, hard-core workouts…I felt like I had lost myself.": buff.ly/ymnXtQt
by Lisa Alioto
#SelfIdentity
by Lisa Alioto
#SelfIdentity
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“[The #MS Hug] refers to a sensation of tightness or squeezing around the chest or abdomen that can sometimes be #painful or make it hard to breathe or move.”: buff.ly/dkDb1WL
via @msnewstoday.bsky.social
#MultipleSclerosis #ChronicPain #awareness
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#MultipleSclerosis #ChronicPain #awareness
The MS hug: Symptoms, triggers, treatments, and tips to manage |...
The MS hug causes tightness around the chest and is a common sensation for people with MS. Learn more about its symptoms and treatments.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“[The #MS Hug] refers to a sensation of tightness or squeezing around the chest or abdomen that can sometimes be #painful or make it hard to breathe or move.”: buff.ly/dkDb1WL
via @msnewstoday.bsky.social
#MultipleSclerosis #ChronicPain #awareness
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#MultipleSclerosis #ChronicPain #awareness