Living with ITP | stronger with ITP

The Day my Husband asked me

“What am I going to do now that you are sick”?

COVID-19 and low platelets

This is a reminder not to become complacent, practice social distancing, and hygiene!

The Holy Grail

Ladies this is a total game changer

Selfless Acts of Kindness

Blood Donors = Our Hero's

Low platelet level does not mean no fun

Do not kill my vibe

Influenza Vaccine and ITP

To get the influenza vaccine or not

We Understand

To my fellow sufferers from an unpredictable condition, now, the world is starting to understand what you have been going through.

To Panic or not to PANIC

Stay Calm they say, stay calm I tell myself, internally the little voice inside my head says PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE WORST!

WARNING - What not to say to someone with ITP

What not to say to someone suffering from ITP

How do bruises heal?

Your body is always under construction, it grows, it tears, it breaks and during that process generally the body works on repairing itself.

Netflix and Stan

Without TV, it is hard to know when one day ends and another begins

20 Things only people with ITP would understand

20 Things Only People living with Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura Would Relate To

Condoms

Thank you Rituximab for this joyful experience

Hospital Bag Checklist

How to plan for the Unknown

What to expect when your platelets begin to increase

Hallelujah! That is right, I'm on the rise

Checkup Anxiety

How can I calm my anxiety before a doctor's appointment?

“You Don’t Look Sick?” And Other BS ITP Patients Are Sick of Hearing

Look I am not gonna lie, if I did not have ITP I would probably ask some of these questions myself!

Do not let these 4 things control your life

Life is too short for regrets

Panic Attack

Not today panic attack, NOT TO DAY!

Carry On luggage – What to pack!

Your ultimate carry-on luggage essential checklist

Bon Voyage

Can I fly with ITP?

Surviving Winter

Colds, Virus, Flu, Dry skin

Mummy's Sick

When is it a good time to tell your kids that something is wrong?

But you don't look sick

You don't look stupid, but hey.......

Influenza and ITP

What to do if the flu gets you

20 realities of ITP

All I can say is - if you don't laugh you'll cry

How to tell the boss

A brief guide on how to tell the boss you have ITP

What does fatigue feel like

Fatigue is not tired! Fatigue is not lazy! Fatigue is not worthless!

Massage – Bruising Susceptibility

Approached with caution

The period tracker

A handy APP to keep you on track

10 realities of fatigue

All I can say is please don't judge me for what I say and how I am dressed when I am fatigued

ITP and Travel Insurance

How to select travel insurance when you have a pre-existing medical condition

Anxiety it is time for you to stop

Me: “what could possibly go wrong?” Anxiety: “well, I’m glad you asked”

10 shows to binge watch when your levels are low

the title say's it all really

Soft vs. Hard

what toothbrush should you be using?

Protein Balls

A healthy treat that is super easy to put together

Open Letter

Dear Doctor.......

Living with ITP

One minute you are living your life to the fullest, enjoying each moment without a second thought……and then suddenly you become someone who

Prednisone vs. Body Image

Weight Gain: The Unwanted side effect of prednisone

You said WHAT?

10 things you should avoid saying to someone suffering from ITP

Exercise

When is it safe for an ITP patient to participate in exercise? Let's find out.

Emotional Impact of Chronic Illness

BE WARNED: The emotional side effects of chronic illness can often be a bigger challenge then the physical side effects.

A dog's love

My Guardian Angel

How to support someone who has ITP

Find out the different ways you can help support someone who has been diagnosed with ITP.

Let's talk about SEX

Can ITP affect your sex life? Let's find out.

The great debate

Should you or should you not be drinking alcohol with your condition?

Skincare Routine

How to get rid of dry skin

Over the counter medicine to avoid

some over the counter medicines ITP patients’ need to try and avoid

Thanks Mum

A tribute to my mum whom keeps me strong when I feel weak.

Girl’s ONLY talk

Living with ITP a bleeding disorder and getting through that time of the month.

Stronger

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