010 What to Do When You’re Sick on Top of a Chronic Illness

In this episode of The Invisible Illness Club, we’re talking about the absolute worst combo—getting sick on top of your chronic illness. I’m sharing what it felt like when I got COVID this past February (spoiler: it was brutal), why being “extra sick” hits so much harder when you already live with limited energy, and what to actually do when you’re stuck in survival mode. We’re talking real rest, low-energy self-care, and the emotional toll no one talks about. Plus, I’m pointing you to my free Self-Care Toolkit—because sometimes brushing your teeth is the win.

Memorable Quotes:

• “Rest isn’t giving up. Rest is resisting the pressure to perform when your body is screaming for help.”
• “Rest is my sport. I’m excellent at it. But this? This was emergency-response rest. Don’t-move-unless-the-house-is-on-fire rest.”
• “Being sick on top of chronic illness is hard in a way that most people just don’t get. But I do.”

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• Purchase my favorite grabber tool here

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