Still Rolling Outdoors
@stillrollingout.stillrollingoutdoors.com
Chronic illness life: nature-guided nervous system work and trauma recovery. Pacing and living with Lupus, RA, POTS. Hiking, fishing, riding. Blog + video. Still rolling.
If you’re easing into Saturday, here’s a moment from the trail that reminded me what listening to the body looks like.
Mile three, my body hit a wall—not fatigue, a hard stop. So I sat. Breath deepened. Spin slowed. Static in my chest settled.
#ChronicIllness #Hiking #Healing
Mile three, my body hit a wall—not fatigue, a hard stop. So I sat. Breath deepened. Spin slowed. Static in my chest settled.
#ChronicIllness #Hiking #Healing
December 6, 2025 at 3:39 PM
If you’re easing into Saturday, here’s a moment from the trail that reminded me what listening to the body looks like.
Mile three, my body hit a wall—not fatigue, a hard stop. So I sat. Breath deepened. Spin slowed. Static in my chest settled.
#ChronicIllness #Hiking #Healing
Mile three, my body hit a wall—not fatigue, a hard stop. So I sat. Breath deepened. Spin slowed. Static in my chest settled.
#ChronicIllness #Hiking #Healing
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"Sally’s seen a lot of returners, as well as a major increase in public understanding about what, exactly, #ForestBathing is. (In 1 of her 1st classes, a guy showed up with a towel; that hasn’t happened since)": buff.ly/2ZYxZHY
@outsidemag.bsky.social
#MentalHealth #SelfCare #nature #healing
@outsidemag.bsky.social
#MentalHealth #SelfCare #nature #healing
Can You Really Forest Bathe in the Middle of a City? I Tried It.
A skeptic set out to see if the Japanese wellness practice works outside of the forest
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December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"Sally’s seen a lot of returners, as well as a major increase in public understanding about what, exactly, #ForestBathing is. (In 1 of her 1st classes, a guy showed up with a towel; that hasn’t happened since)": buff.ly/2ZYxZHY
@outsidemag.bsky.social
#MentalHealth #SelfCare #nature #healing
@outsidemag.bsky.social
#MentalHealth #SelfCare #nature #healing
December 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Some days six miles. Some days I can barely stand. The contradiction used to eat at me... Proof I was doing it wrong. Now I know: both are real. Both are responding to what's true.
#ChronicIllness #Hiking #Healing
#ChronicIllness #Hiking #Healing
December 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Some days six miles. Some days I can barely stand. The contradiction used to eat at me... Proof I was doing it wrong. Now I know: both are real. Both are responding to what's true.
#ChronicIllness #Hiking #Healing
#ChronicIllness #Hiking #Healing
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"After such a #LifeChanging ordeal, my character took an about turn. The #personality that I thought was mine beyond doubt became twisted by the hands of fate. Gone were the carefree, mindless days of #youth ; in its place was a tormenting worry.": buff.ly/w0UniS2
#disability #ChronicIllness
#disability #ChronicIllness
December 3, 2025 at 9:30 PM
"After such a #LifeChanging ordeal, my character took an about turn. The #personality that I thought was mine beyond doubt became twisted by the hands of fate. Gone were the carefree, mindless days of #youth ; in its place was a tormenting worry.": buff.ly/w0UniS2
#disability #ChronicIllness
#disability #ChronicIllness
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"We begin to smooth out the jagged edges of our #reality : pain becomes "a bit of a flare"..It's not deception; it's #survival. Bcos the unvarnished truth is messy & unsettling & the world prefers things neat tidy & palatable.": buff.ly/Nmrj0os
by @unremarkableme.bsky.social
#spoonie #ChronicPain
by @unremarkableme.bsky.social
#spoonie #ChronicPain
The Secret Language of Pain: Reclaiming Our Narrative
By Antonia at Unremarkable MeLet's Talk About PainNot the fleeting kind that comes from stubbing your toe or biting your tongue. I'm talking about the relentless, soul-sapping, personality-eroding…
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December 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"We begin to smooth out the jagged edges of our #reality : pain becomes "a bit of a flare"..It's not deception; it's #survival. Bcos the unvarnished truth is messy & unsettling & the world prefers things neat tidy & palatable.": buff.ly/Nmrj0os
by @unremarkableme.bsky.social
#spoonie #ChronicPain
by @unremarkableme.bsky.social
#spoonie #ChronicPain
Three days grinding up steep trails with a heavy pack. Those moments of reclaimed aliveness felt worth it. Day four? My body clearly said "hey jackass, you're done." Payment for stealing back some vitality. Was it worth it? Hell yes.
#ChronicIllness #Hiking #Healing
#ChronicIllness #Hiking #Healing
December 3, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Three days grinding up steep trails with a heavy pack. Those moments of reclaimed aliveness felt worth it. Day four? My body clearly said "hey jackass, you're done." Payment for stealing back some vitality. Was it worth it? Hell yes.
#ChronicIllness #Hiking #Healing
#ChronicIllness #Hiking #Healing
I wasn't in the mood for human contact. I'd broken wide open on the way to the trailhead. But when she asked if I wanted to pick blackberries, something told me not to say no.
I wasn't prepared for what that yes would give me.
#ChronicIllness #Spoonie #Connection #Unexpected
I wasn't prepared for what that yes would give me.
#ChronicIllness #Spoonie #Connection #Unexpected
November 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
I wasn't in the mood for human contact. I'd broken wide open on the way to the trailhead. But when she asked if I wanted to pick blackberries, something told me not to say no.
I wasn't prepared for what that yes would give me.
#ChronicIllness #Spoonie #Connection #Unexpected
I wasn't prepared for what that yes would give me.
#ChronicIllness #Spoonie #Connection #Unexpected
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"If your #energy disappears by mid-morning or fluctuates wildly based on #symptoms, #stress, or weather, then time-based #planning isn’t a strategy—it’s a setup. & when those planner pages start to fill with unchecked boxes, the shame creeps in.": buff.ly/QihFswG
by @thethrivingspoonie.com
#spoonie
by @thethrivingspoonie.com
#spoonie
No, You Don’t Just Need a Better Planner—Why Chronic Illness Demands a Different Kind of Structure
Most planners fail your chronic illness routine. Here’s what actually works—and why energy-based planning makes all the difference.
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November 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"If your #energy disappears by mid-morning or fluctuates wildly based on #symptoms, #stress, or weather, then time-based #planning isn’t a strategy—it’s a setup. & when those planner pages start to fill with unchecked boxes, the shame creeps in.": buff.ly/QihFswG
by @thethrivingspoonie.com
#spoonie
by @thethrivingspoonie.com
#spoonie
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“I hear this often, yet my stomach still sinks. What they don’t see is that I’m struggling to remain upright & form sentences, or the drawerfuls of meds & supplements it takes to animate me for an evening.”: buff.ly/IQpZe8s
via @thesicktimes.bsky.social
#LongCovid #LongHauler
via @thesicktimes.bsky.social
#LongCovid #LongHauler
You know someone with Long COVID. They need you to ask about it genuinely. - The Sick Times
If community-building is a bulwark against autocracy, then asking after one another might be a good place to start.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:30 AM
“I hear this often, yet my stomach still sinks. What they don’t see is that I’m struggling to remain upright & form sentences, or the drawerfuls of meds & supplements it takes to animate me for an evening.”: buff.ly/IQpZe8s
via @thesicktimes.bsky.social
#LongCovid #LongHauler
via @thesicktimes.bsky.social
#LongCovid #LongHauler
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“ #Cancer diagnoses accounted for close to half (45%) of the missed #diagnosis allegations. Prostate, lung, breast & colorectal #cancers topped the list; all of which are perceived as “detectable” by the general public.”: buff.ly/eC6H7xe
from kevinmd
#publicHealthy #PCP #healthcare
from kevinmd
#publicHealthy #PCP #healthcare
Why diagnostic error is high in offices
Office-based practices see more diagnostic error malpractice claims than emergency departments. Learn why this happens and discover 5 key mitigation strategies to reduce risk.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
“ #Cancer diagnoses accounted for close to half (45%) of the missed #diagnosis allegations. Prostate, lung, breast & colorectal #cancers topped the list; all of which are perceived as “detectable” by the general public.”: buff.ly/eC6H7xe
from kevinmd
#publicHealthy #PCP #healthcare
from kevinmd
#publicHealthy #PCP #healthcare
November 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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“We don’t see how someone is on their worst days; we only see them on a day when they’re well enough to leave the house. You don’t know what it took for someone to get up and get out that day, so don’t judge.” https://whatapain.co.uk/things-to-remember-about-invisible-disabilities/ #disabilitysky
November 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
“We don’t see how someone is on their worst days; we only see them on a day when they’re well enough to leave the house. You don’t know what it took for someone to get up and get out that day, so don’t judge.” https://whatapain.co.uk/things-to-remember-about-invisible-disabilities/ #disabilitysky
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“Create #goals that are unique and in tune with who you are. Start small as if you set a big #goal without a step-by-step plan, it can be overwhelming and trigger frustration or #negative #thoughts that get in the way of your #success.”: buff.ly/WjM1a6F
by @apainprincess.bsky.social
#ChronicIllness
by @apainprincess.bsky.social
#ChronicIllness
When Life Stops—Finding Hope & Purpose In Spite of Chronic Pain
Life can shrink so swiftly in the face of chronic pain and illness. While trying to manage and cope with all the challenges, perplexing symptoms, unpredictable limitations, and exhausting
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November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“Create #goals that are unique and in tune with who you are. Start small as if you set a big #goal without a step-by-step plan, it can be overwhelming and trigger frustration or #negative #thoughts that get in the way of your #success.”: buff.ly/WjM1a6F
by @apainprincess.bsky.social
#ChronicIllness
by @apainprincess.bsky.social
#ChronicIllness
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“ #ChronicPain doesn’t just take. It rearranges. It remodels. It forces u into corners you didn’t see coming. And here I am again, in this messy middle. Sorting out the parts of me that remain.”: buff.ly/NHhHX8x
by sunbeamacres
#ChronicIllness #NEisvoid #spoonie #disabled
by sunbeamacres
#ChronicIllness #NEisvoid #spoonie #disabled
The Messy Middle: Finding Hope When Life Refuses to Be Tidy
I am in the messy middle of my life. Not the beginning, when everything still feels like clay. Wet, moldable, brimming with possibility. And not the end, when threads have been tied off and stories…
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November 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
“ #ChronicPain doesn’t just take. It rearranges. It remodels. It forces u into corners you didn’t see coming. And here I am again, in this messy middle. Sorting out the parts of me that remain.”: buff.ly/NHhHX8x
by sunbeamacres
#ChronicIllness #NEisvoid #spoonie #disabled
by sunbeamacres
#ChronicIllness #NEisvoid #spoonie #disabled
I used to think I had to deserve rest. If I hadn't worked hard enough, moved enough, achieved enough—I didn't qualify.
Rest isn't a reward. It's a necessity.
The leaves didn't care that I wasn't hiking. I was allowed to stop.
#ChronicIllness #Spoonie #ChronicPain #SelfCare
Rest isn't a reward. It's a necessity.
The leaves didn't care that I wasn't hiking. I was allowed to stop.
#ChronicIllness #Spoonie #ChronicPain #SelfCare
November 27, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I used to think I had to deserve rest. If I hadn't worked hard enough, moved enough, achieved enough—I didn't qualify.
Rest isn't a reward. It's a necessity.
The leaves didn't care that I wasn't hiking. I was allowed to stop.
#ChronicIllness #Spoonie #ChronicPain #SelfCare
Rest isn't a reward. It's a necessity.
The leaves didn't care that I wasn't hiking. I was allowed to stop.
#ChronicIllness #Spoonie #ChronicPain #SelfCare
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"While I personally know how difficult it can be to do some things when you’re flaring every day, I believe that we should try when an #opportunity arises. It doesn’t have to be complicated, in fact, it could even relieve you of some #pain.": buff.ly/8Rxixom
#ChronicPain #disabled #spoonie
#ChronicPain #disabled #spoonie
Keeping Up with the World: Why it's Important Despite Pain
Anyone with a chronic illness spends a lot of time resting at home. Here's why keeping up with the world still matters, despite chronic pain.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:30 AM
"While I personally know how difficult it can be to do some things when you’re flaring every day, I believe that we should try when an #opportunity arises. It doesn’t have to be complicated, in fact, it could even relieve you of some #pain.": buff.ly/8Rxixom
#ChronicPain #disabled #spoonie
#ChronicPain #disabled #spoonie
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Ever notice your pain gets worse when the weather shifts? You’re not imagining it.
This post breaks down the science behind the “October slide” and why seasonal changes hit differently when you live with #chronicpain.
[https://buff.ly/m0OpW7D](buff.ly/m0OpW7D)
This post breaks down the science behind the “October slide” and why seasonal changes hit differently when you live with #chronicpain.
[https://buff.ly/m0OpW7D](buff.ly/m0OpW7D)
Why Weather Hurts: The Science Behind the “October Slide” in Chronic Pain
If you’ve ever sworn you could predict the weather better than your weather app, you’re not alone. Many people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and other connective tissue disorders notice their…
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October 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Ever notice your pain gets worse when the weather shifts? You’re not imagining it.
This post breaks down the science behind the “October slide” and why seasonal changes hit differently when you live with #chronicpain.
[https://buff.ly/m0OpW7D](buff.ly/m0OpW7D)
This post breaks down the science behind the “October slide” and why seasonal changes hit differently when you live with #chronicpain.
[https://buff.ly/m0OpW7D](buff.ly/m0OpW7D)
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“It is easy to think #pacing only applies to chores or #stressful tasks, but #joy takes energy too. Decorating, catching up with loved ones, wrapping gifts, or preparing meals can be draining in ways others do not notice.”: buff.ly/06Z7X6k
by @thethrivingspoonie.com
#ChronicPain #HolidaySeason
by @thethrivingspoonie.com
#ChronicPain #HolidaySeason
Chronic Illness Survival Tips: How I Learned to Celebrate the Holidays Without Burning Out
Learn chronic illness holiday survival tips that help you protect your energy, adapt traditions, and move through the season with more ease.
buff.ly
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
“It is easy to think #pacing only applies to chores or #stressful tasks, but #joy takes energy too. Decorating, catching up with loved ones, wrapping gifts, or preparing meals can be draining in ways others do not notice.”: buff.ly/06Z7X6k
by @thethrivingspoonie.com
#ChronicPain #HolidaySeason
by @thethrivingspoonie.com
#ChronicPain #HolidaySeason
I almost didn’t go. Flare rising, body stiff, everything too much. But the short loop held me—a quarter mile of moss, familiar woods, one hawk, soft light. Sometimes small motions can be real victories.
#ChronicIllness #Spoonie #AccessibleHiking #NatureHealing
#ChronicIllness #Spoonie #AccessibleHiking #NatureHealing
November 25, 2025 at 1:56 AM
I almost didn’t go. Flare rising, body stiff, everything too much. But the short loop held me—a quarter mile of moss, familiar woods, one hawk, soft light. Sometimes small motions can be real victories.
#ChronicIllness #Spoonie #AccessibleHiking #NatureHealing
#ChronicIllness #Spoonie #AccessibleHiking #NatureHealing
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"On 1 hand, we romanticize #cooking as a wholesome, #nourishing activity. On the other, we view it as an unwelcome #chore ..This tension often reflects deeper issues surrounding time, skill, gender roles, and #SelfCare.": buff.ly/OM95Apl
via @greatergoodedu.bsky.social
#society
via @greatergoodedu.bsky.social
#society
Three Ways Cooking Is Good for Your Well-Being
In times of stress, we can find a sense of flow, empowerment, and connection in the kitchen and at the table together.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"On 1 hand, we romanticize #cooking as a wholesome, #nourishing activity. On the other, we view it as an unwelcome #chore ..This tension often reflects deeper issues surrounding time, skill, gender roles, and #SelfCare.": buff.ly/OM95Apl
via @greatergoodedu.bsky.social
#society
via @greatergoodedu.bsky.social
#society
There's a moment the body gives up pretending. When it can't push anymore, can't fake wellness, can't outrun the ache. That's where I started walking again—not for steps, not for strength, but to remember I was still in here.
#ChronicIllness #Hiking #Healing
#ChronicIllness #Hiking #Healing
November 24, 2025 at 2:32 AM
There's a moment the body gives up pretending. When it can't push anymore, can't fake wellness, can't outrun the ache. That's where I started walking again—not for steps, not for strength, but to remember I was still in here.
#ChronicIllness #Hiking #Healing
#ChronicIllness #Hiking #Healing
November 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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"Find a #doctor you trust. A #clinician who listens, believes & is willing to learn is invaluable. Bring someone with you. A #family member or #friend can take notes, act as a witness & help u stay grounded during the consult.": buff.ly/BnqTpWk
by sarahwellslifecoach
#gaslighting #ChronicIllness
by sarahwellslifecoach
#gaslighting #ChronicIllness
When doctors don't believe you : the truth about medical gaslighting • Sarah Wells
Have you ever walked out of an appointment doubting your own body? That’s medical gaslighting.
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November 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
"Find a #doctor you trust. A #clinician who listens, believes & is willing to learn is invaluable. Bring someone with you. A #family member or #friend can take notes, act as a witness & help u stay grounded during the consult.": buff.ly/BnqTpWk
by sarahwellslifecoach
#gaslighting #ChronicIllness
by sarahwellslifecoach
#gaslighting #ChronicIllness
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“Always carry water and #electrolytes. I can’t tell you how many times I was able to buy myself a few more minutes to find somewhere to sit by chugging salty water.”: buff.ly/XnxAlWp
by @Broadwaybabyto.bsky.social
#POTS #spoonie #ChronicIllness #hydration
by @Broadwaybabyto.bsky.social
#POTS #spoonie #ChronicIllness #hydration
Learning to Live Horizontally - Your Guide to All Things POTS
When you have POTS - being upright is a challenge. We deal with fatigue, tachycardia, dizziness, fainting and more. Adapting to living life horizontally can make symptoms more manageable.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
“Always carry water and #electrolytes. I can’t tell you how many times I was able to buy myself a few more minutes to find somewhere to sit by chugging salty water.”: buff.ly/XnxAlWp
by @Broadwaybabyto.bsky.social
#POTS #spoonie #ChronicIllness #hydration
by @Broadwaybabyto.bsky.social
#POTS #spoonie #ChronicIllness #hydration