15 Signs That Confirm You’re Definitely a Spoonie

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A “spoonie” is a term used by people withĀ chronic illnesses. It stems from lupus bloggerĀ Christine MiserandinoĀ who explained her lack of energy using spoons.

How do you know if you’re a spoonie? We’ve scoured the Internet for some examples of what it’s like to be a spoonieĀ and how it affects everyday life.

1. Christine Langager toldĀ The MightyĀ that she needed to wake up extra early to give herself enough time to pep talk herself out of bed.

2.Ā Katie CupcakeĀ knows all about the fatigue that spoonies experience. She spends all day trying to keep her eyes open, only to not be able to sleep when she goes to bed.

3. On a sadder note,Ā fibromyalgiatreatmentgroup.comĀ says you know you’re a spoonieĀ when your friends stop calling to see if you want to do things.

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4. Adam Johnson tellsĀ But You Don’t Look SickĀ that he knows he’s a spoonie because he needs a nap after he gets up and takes a shower.

5. Regular sized purses are a thing of the past forĀ spoonshares.com. She now carries a Mary Poppins-sized carpet bag to haul her supply of meds around.

6. Having your doctor as your No.1 on speed dial definitely makes you a spoonie according toĀ fibromyalgiatreatmentgroup.com.

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7. See your doctor more than your friends and family? This is Kisha Fleet’s definition of a spoonie forĀ But You Don’t Look Sick.

8.Ā Abodyofhope.comĀ knows she’s a spoonie because she knows all the local pharmacists by their first names.

9. According toĀ Linda Boyce, one sure-fire way to know you’re a spoonieĀ is if your pill box is bigger than your lunch box.

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10. To-do lists are rarely finished, in fact asĀ Canna YamamotoĀ says, you’re lucky if you can tick one thing off your list each day.

11. Budgeting energy is the theme of spoonies,Ā Vicki BlankĀ says she needs to budget hers just to take a shower.

12.Ā Katie CupcakeĀ knows she’s a spoonie because some daysĀ she considers brushing her teeth an achievement.

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13. TheĀ happyspoonieproject.nlĀ sees some positives in being a spoonie and attributes her newfound love of crochet, knitting, and blogging to being a spoonie.

14. Having other people dismiss your illness and symptoms seems to be a common experience for spoonies, asĀ fibromyalgiatreatmentgroup.comĀ notes.

15. Pain is all too common for spoonies.Ā Jackie Plumley tellsĀ But You Don’t Look SickĀ that she wakes each morning wondering what part of her body will hurt today?

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