In the whispers of the moonlight realm , tells of the spoonie flow . This term , a mystical essence , describes those who dwell with chronic illnesses or disabilities . The legend speaks of a metaphor where a soul's vitality for daily endeavors transmutes into spoons . For each pursuit , a certain number of spoons is needed , expended with every action .
Once the spoons vanish , the soul may find themselves bereft of energy for the rest of the day , beckoning forth a realm of enchantments and rest .
Welcome to my Spoonie Sisters , and I'm your host , gracefully , jen , and if you follow me over on Instagram , you're probably familiar with this little fun , quirky thing I've been doing lately called Spoonie Explained , and I decided to take some of what I've been sharing over there and bring it over to the podcast and share it with you .
So I'm bringing a bunch of my notes here and I want to start by saying welcome to another day of Spoonie Explained . Spoon theory is a metaphor and it was coined by Christine Mizerendito . She's a famous blogger in our community and if you haven't heard of her , do some digging . It's really fun , you're gonna love it .
Now she used this to explain the limited amount of energy and ability that people with chronic illnesses or disabilities have to complete their daily tasks . This term Spoonie refers to those who identify with this concept and use it to describe their experiences .
Each day , we begin with a handful of spoons to fulfill our daily tasks , so I want to share with you 15 signs that may confirm that you are a Spoonie . And here we go . Hopefully I don't trip over my words when I'm trying to say this . One you have a daily routine that is carefully planned out to conserve energy .
Two you have a stash of medication and supplements that you have to take regularly . Three you have a collection of mobility aids , such as a cane or a wheelchair . Four you have to carefully pace yourself throughout the day . Five you often have to cancel plans due to your health . Six you have a hard time explaining your condition to others .
Seven you have a support network of other Spoonies who understand what you're going through . Eight , you have to make lifestyle changes to manage your condition . Nine , you have a hard time finding doctors who take you seriously . Ten you have to deal with the stigma of invisible illnesses . Eleven , you have to use a lot of mental energy to manage your condition .
Twelve , you have to advocate for yourself when it comes to medical care . Thirteen , you have to deal with the financial burden of your condition . Fourteen , you have to constantly adapt to change , to changes in your health . And , of course , last 15 , you have a unique perspective on life and a deep appreciation for the little things .
Are you in need of support ? Social media can prove to be an excellent resource by searching through hashtags such as Spoonies , spoonie communities , spoonie support . There is also a plethora of resources and communities at your disposal and I'm going to name quite a few to you .
There is Rare , patient Voice , patient Rising , reactive Rehab , ai , arthritis Hand Coach Corrin , make it Count for Danny , our Serendipity App , which also features Move to Live . My Spoonie Sisters , ra Warrior Fitness , grace and Abel Calm Strips , dateability , ra Warrior Fitness .
It's MEGS Fitness , mindful Journeys , bloom , holistic Health , be Well , and so so many more . I want to remind you you are not in this alone . We are here to support you and walk this new journey with you , so feel free to reach out to any of us . Jump on my Spoonie Sisters .
You're going to notice in the highlight bubbles I have so many people on there that you can talk to . That probably can relate to everything that you're doing was on a day to day basis .
Most of all , what I want you to remember is I created this space for women of all shapes , sizes , struggles and spoons , so that they can be supported , educated , learn and , of course , laugh along the way with us . So please come back , but also jump in the community . We're on Facebook , we're on Instagram , we have a blog .
We even have some cute and adorable stickers that you can get , but we really want to get to know you , so don't be afraid to get to know us and reach out if you want to share your story too . And until next time , don't forget your spoon .