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🪫Burnout with chronic illness isn’t a phase
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Hi there Reader, I wanted to share something a little different this week. I just updated an older blog post on burnout and chronic illness. Not a light edit, but a real revision that reflects how my understanding of burnout has changed over time, shaped by lived experience, boundaries I had to learn the hard way, and a much clearer picture of what doesn’t work. Burnout with chronic illness isn’t loud for most of us. It doesn’t always look like a breakdown. More often, it shows up as quiet exhaustion, constant adaptation, and the feeling that rest alone never quite fixes things. And because you’re still functioning, it’s easy to assume the problem is you. This updated post names something I wish I’d understood sooner: burnout with chronic illness isn’t a temporary phase to push through. It’s often a pattern created by ongoing demands, limited energy, and systems that weren’t built for fluctuating capacity. That shift matters, because it changes how we respond. Instead of productivity fixes or mindset reframes, the post focuses on sustainability. Pacing that actually reduces crashes. Boundaries that protect recovery, not just time. And ways to work with your energy instead of constantly negotiating against it. If you’ve been feeling stuck in survival mode or quietly wondering how long you can keep going like this, I hope this update feels grounding and validating. You can read the full post here: Burnout With Chronic Illness: Why It Isn’t a Phase​ I’m really glad you’re here, and I hope this update meets you where you are. ​ Warmly,
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April Smith | The Thriving Spoonie
đź’ŞI create resources to help people adapt to living with chronic illness so they can thrive.
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