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Continue reading →: What is CIDP?: Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy BasicsLiving with CIDP: The Invisible Battle We Never Signed Up For Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare, long-term neurological disorder that affects the peripheral nerves, which are the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord. It is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the…
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Continue reading →: Scanxiety Relief for CIDP Warriors: 8 Simple Strategies to Stay Calm Before Medical ScansScanxiety and CIDP: Understanding the Mental Toll of Chronic Illness and How to Cope with Confidence I recently joined a few Facebook groups for people with CIDP and other chronic illnesses, and wow… what an eye-opening experience. It really hit me how deeply chronic illness affects mental health, especially something…
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Continue reading →: Managing Autoimmune Stress with Breath: 5 Simple Breathing Techniques for CIDP & Chronic Illness WarriorsBreathe In, Find Calm: How Breathing Techniques Helped Me Manage Chronic Illness (and Hospital Stresses) I live with Lewis-Sumner Syndrome, a rare variant of CIDP, an autoimmune neurological disorder that messes with your nerves in more ways than one. And if you’re living with a chronic illness—doesn’t matter which one—there’s…
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Continue reading →: Breathwork for CIDP Warriors: 5 Techniques for Stress Management Inspired by James Nestor’s Book Breathbreathe smart, not just hard. It took me a while to recover after Dr. Doty’s Mind Magic slapped me with this now-iconic truth bomb: “The universe doesn’t give a fuck about you.” And just as I was licking my wounds and patching myself back together, along comes another guy—with two…
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Continue reading →: 6 Stress Relief Strategies for CIDP Warriors: Master Mel Robbins’ ‘Let Them’ MethodWhy Mel Robbins’ ‘Let Them’ Theory Is Essential for Stress Relief and Emotional Healing in CIDP Living with Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) or any invisible disability is a journey filled with challenges—both physical and emotional. One of the hardest aspects of this condition isn’t just the pain, fatigue, and…
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Continue reading →: 10 Ways CIDP Fighters Can Build Resilience and Find Stress Relief, Inspired by Dr. Melanie Greenberg’s The Stress-Proof BrainHow CIDP Fighters Can Build Resilience and Find Peace After Diagnosis Stress resilience Greatly influences the process of illness and outcome in health – but how to build it? Did you know that you can stress-proof your brain just like you can protect your roof from water damage? I didn’t…
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Continue reading →: CIDP & Chronic Condition Relief in Vrbov: 7 Benefits of Mineral Hot Springs and Thermal TherapySoaking in Serenity: My CIDP Stress Relief Escape to Thermal Park Vrbov in Slovakia Nestled beneath the majestic peaks of the High Tatras, where the air is crisp and the mountains whisper ancient secrets, lies a hidden gem straight out of a fairytale—Thermal Park Vrbov. Located in the quaint village…
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Continue reading →: The Neuroscience of Manifestation for CIDP Warriors: 7 Life-Changing Insights from Dr. James R. Doty’s Mind MagicThe Brain-Body Connection: What CIDP Warriors Can Learn from Dr. James R. Doty’s Mind Magic Why CIDP Warriors Should Care About the Neuroscience of Manifestation I’ve always been into self-help books — but after being diagnosed with CIDP (Lewis-Sumner Syndrome), that fascination turned into a lifeline. For that reason, I’m…
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Continue reading →: 2024, Oh What A Year You’ve Been!I cannot express enough gratitude for all the gifts you have given me. First and foremost, I am incredibly thankful for my friendships, especially with my amazing female friends. Experiencing your kindness, caring nature, intelligence, wisdom, humor, hospitality, and practical knowledge is something I never take for granted. I have…
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Continue reading →: The Healing Power of Silence for Chronic Illness: 5 Practices to Reduce Stress and Enhance Well-Being.Have you ever experienced deep, uninterrupted silence? Not the kind where you’re scrolling through your phone or waiting for something to happen, but a profound stillness that wraps around you like a warm blanket? If not, you’re missing out on something extraordinary. In today’s fast-paced world, excessive noise is an…
CIDP & chronic illness insights: wellness, stress relief, and practical tips for everyday life
Hello
I’m Anna
I live with Lewis-Sumner Syndrome, a rare variant of CIDP.
On this blog, I share my experiences, coping strategies, and small adjustments that help me navigate daily life with a rare chronic neurological condition.
Whether you’re managing CIDP or another chronic illness, you’re not alone here — and I hope these reflections and tips make your journey a little easier.
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