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How the spoon theory can help manage chronic illness
An unlikely analogy to describe a difficult situation
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One of the most challenging aspects of living with a chronic illness is that it is often invisible. Despite being very debilitating, chronic conditions such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis can be very difficult to spot, and, as a result, people suffering with them often experience a lot of stigma. Enter: the spoon theory. First developed by writer Christine Miserandino in 2003, this unlikely analogy has become a popular way for chronic illness patients to describe the struggles of their daily lives.
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