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Not enough spoons

Letters from Lisa • 0 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Chronic Illness
  1. The 'Spoon Theory' explains the physical and mental energy required to do tasks, and why some days we might not have enough energy.
  2. Self-care involves being intentional about how and when we use our 'spoons' or energy.
  3. Resting and listening to our bodies can help replenish our 'spoons' or energy levels.

Keep Going University: Loving Someone Through the Fog

Startup Strategies • 0 implied HN points • 24 Jul 25
🏥 Health & Wellness Chronic Illness
  1. Caring for someone with a serious illness can split your world into old routines and new, confusing challenges. It’s important to navigate those emotions and find strength in love.
  2. Finding moments of clarity in a loved one's illness is hard but valuable. Using creative approaches like psilocybin, sound, and movement can bring brief flashes of connection.
  3. This journey isn’t about quick fixes or miracles. It’s about giving love and support even as someone drifts away, and finding ways to keep going together.