Most people don’t think twice about the energy it takes to shower, get dressed, and drive to work. Most people can go to the grocery store in the morning and make dinner in the evening. Most people ...

When I became chronically ill as a child, I couldn’t explain how different my energy levels were. Everyone around me could see it. I went from a happy, bubbly kid to one that was lethargic. When I ...

Twelve years ago, I remember a conversation with my neurosurgeon during a follow-up visit after an accident-related sacroiliac joint fusion surgery, where I subsequently also broke several vertebrae.

A theory that’s been around for many years to describe a person’s capacity for tangible and emotional tasks, called the spoon theory, began as a tool for people with chronic illness to communicate ...

Think of all the tasks you complete on an average day. Showering, working, making meals, and exercising require more energy, while others, like walking to the bathroom or combing your hair, are easier ...

Allison Broeren describes what it’s like to live with an autoimmune disease. Actor and Strike Theater Founder Allison Broeren uses “spoon theory” to describe what it’s like to live with an autoimmune ...

Sometimes, I suspect my mother thinks I’m exaggerating my symptoms. It doesn’t make me angry. If I wasn’t living in this body, I’d probably have doubts, too. Contrary to what she or anyone else might ...