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This project targets individuals with chronic illnesses, low body conductivity, those undergoing sports rehabilitation, or aiming to enhance sports performance, as well as those seeking overall physical and mental wellness. The concept involves a conductive textile infused with bioplasma and interchangeable attachable electrodes designed to deliver electromagnetic fields (EMFs) to specific nerves or pressure points in the body, such as the vagus and median nerves, and meridian points related to blood circulation, heart, lungs, and kidneys. By discreetly providing portable support for healing and recovery, this innovation addresses the needs of individuals who struggle with chronic conditions, inadequate healthcare, or injury recovery, offering a transformative solution for pain management and improved wellness in everyday life.


LITTLE MISS CHRONICALLY ILL

WHAT DOES CHRONIC ILLNESS FEEL LIKE

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ABLED VS DISABLED

The difference between being able-bodied and disabled comes down to baseline function and the presence of barriers.

An able-bodied person typically moves through the world without significant physical, cognitive, or sensory impairments. They can access spaces, complete tasks, and participate in daily life without needing extra support or accommodations. Their body and mind operate within what society considers the “norm.”

A disabled person, on the other hand, lives with impairments—physical, cognitive, sensory, or mental—that affect their ability to function in everyday life without facing obstacles. These barriers might be physical (like stairs with no ramp), social (like stigma or exclusion), or systemic (like workplaces that fail to accommodate different needs). Some disabled people use mobility aids, assistive tech, or adaptive routines; others experience symptoms that fluctuate or remain invisible.

Disability isn’t just about what a body or brain can or can't do—it’s also about whether the world is designed to include different ways of existing.

WARNING!!! SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC ILLNESS MAY INCLUDE:

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KEY WORDS

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FLARE UPS

A flare-up is a sudden or gradual worsening of symptoms, often without warning. It can last for hours, days, weeks, or even longer, depending on the condition.

PHYSICALLY PAINFUL

A flare-up feels like intense exhaustion—like your body is too heavy to move. Pain becomes much worse, sometimes burning, stabbing, or throbbing. It’s hard to think clearly or focus, and you might feel dizzy or unsteady. Muscles can feel weak or spasm without warning. Lights, sounds, and touch can feel way too strong. You may also feel body aches, chills, or feverish without actually being sick. It’s like your whole nervous system is overwhelmed and out of sync.

EMOTIONALLY PAINFUL

A flare-up can feel like your body has betrayed you, like you’re trapped inside it while it malfunctions. It’s unpredictable, unfair, and relentless.

Emotionally, a flare-up can be overwhelming. There’s frustration —wanting to do normal things but feeling trapped in a body that won’t cooperate. Guilt comes from canceling plans, missing work, or relying on others for help. Hopelessness can sink in when symptoms don’t improve, making you question if this is your new normal. Resentment might rise as you watch others move freely, without thinking about energy or pain. Isolation sets in when you can’t keep up and feel forgotten or left out. Fear is always there—not knowing how long it will last or if it’ll get worse. And through it all, there’s emotional exhaustion—a deep, numb kind of tired that goes beyond just feeling sad or stressed.

MY BODY IS A WAITING ROOM

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CHRONIC ILLNESS & LOSS

The Types of Losses We Experience

Chronic illness grief isn’t just about “being sick.” It’s about all the things illness steals from you—pieces of yourself, your life, and your future.

Chronic illness grief isn't just about "being sick"; it’s about all the things illness steals from you-pieces of yourself, your life-it's grieving the loss of who we were before. It takes away our former selves, our independence, our passions, and the future we imagined. It alters relationships, limits physical abilities, and strips away spontaneity. The financial strain and uncertainty about the future further deepen the sense of loss.

The Stages of Grief

Grief in chronic illness is not linear. It starts with a subtle sense of something wrong, often dismissed as stress. Denial follows, as we convince ourselves that things will improve. Anger emerges when the reality sets in, followed by bargaining, trying to fix ourselves through various means. Depression follows as we confront the permanence of our condition, while acceptance doesn’t mean peace, but the ability to adapt and exist with shifting limitations. This cycle is ongoing, constantly re-triggered by flare-ups, new symptoms, and life’s challenges.

How the Cycle Restarts

The grief cycle restarts when unexpected triggers occur, such as flare-ups, hormonal shifts, new symptoms, missed opportunities, or failed treatments. It doesn’t return the same way—it deepens, reshaping our grief and forcing us to confront new aspects of our condition, sometimes with more internalized anger or guilt.

How Physical & Emotional Grief Connect

The body and mind are not separate in this. Your emotional grief isn’t just about the physical symptoms—it is a symptom. Chronic pain and fatigue drain your ability to process emotions. Inflammation impacts mood. The nervous system The mind and body are deeply intertwined in chronic illness. Emotional grief is not separate from physical symptoms—it is a symptom. Chronic pain, fatigue, and inflammation drain emotional resilience, while nervous system dysregulation keeps the body in a constant state of fight-or-flight, heightening anxiety, anger, and hopelessness.

Physical pain leads to emotional exhaustion and depression. Chronic fatigue isolates us, taking away the energy needed for social connections. Brain fog contributes to feelings of incompetence and loss of self. Mobility limitations create feelings of helplessness, and flare-ups continuously reinforce a sense of losing control, amplifying fear and despair.

Living in the Loop There’s no “final stage” of grief in chronic illness. The cycle of emotions—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance—continually repeats, sometimes in hours, sometimes over months. But each cycle teaches you something new: how to grieve without falling apart, how to exist within the grief without letting it consume you. Some days, you laugh; some days, you fantasize about disappearing. Both are valid. Both are part of survival.

@dr.cal.ur.science.pal @dr_cal_ur_science_pal: This video summarises the paper “Inflammation-induced histamine impairs the capacity of escitalopram to increase hippocampal extracellular serotonin,” J. Neurosci. 2021 #science #medicine #phd #biology #neuroscience #sick #lab #doctor ♬ original sound - dr_cal_ur_science_pal

SPOON THEORY

What is Spoon Theory

@thesickshow Spoon theory :) 🥄 I’ve also seen neurodivergent people use this!! It’s a great metaphor and the creator has a website: butyoudontlooksick.com go check it out! 🥰❤️‍🩹🥄 #spoonie #spoontheory #spoontheoryexplained #chronicillness #disability #disabled #hEDS #ehlersdanlos #neurodivergent ♬ Chill in a good mood, calm and fun(1263486) - zukisuzuki
@_jemma_bella The spoon theory throughout the week 🫠🥄 . . . #fyp #chronicillness #invisibleillness #mentalhealth ♬ Hard Times - Paramore


REF & INSPO

Research into wearable bioelectromagnetic therapies like acupuncture, hypnosis, biofeedback andd meditation therapies, and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators (TENS) (I own and experiment with the Dolphin Neurotism Device) and PEMF therapy for nerve stimulation and muscle recovery. Examples of successful wearable health tech solutions include Truvaga Device, Apollo Neuro. TENS Existing smart textiles and wearables using conductive materials and their performance in healthcare applications. Examples being Keshe Foundation Bio Plasma Suits, X-bionic. Sustainable approaches to e-textiles and textile circuit integration. Keshe Suits Traditional Chinese medicine principles (meridian and nerve points). Meridian Charts

MOODBOARD

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TIK TOK EDUCATION

@autoimmune.babe Autoimmune babes, can you relate to this? #autoimmunehealing #sclerodermawarrior #morphea #linearmorphea #linearmorpheatok #autoimmunebabe #autoimmunedisease #CREST #crestsyndrome #lupuswarrior #lupusawareness💜 #raawareness #rawarrior ♬ original sound - Gianna | Autoimmune.Babe
@dr.stoychev ADHD, the menstrual cycle, and PMDD #adhd #adhdinwomen #adhdtiktok #adhdadult #pmdd #premenstrualdysphoricdisorder #hormones ♬ original sound - Dr. Stoychev | Mental Health
@docbeckyck Sometimes these symptoms can go unnoticed!! Regulating your nervous system would help to reduce your cortisol levels✨🍃 📍Follow for daily cortisol and nervous system regulation tips #cortisol #cortisolimbalance #hormoneimbalance #highcortisol #fightflightfreeze #nervoussystemregulation #nervoussystem #nervoussystemhealing #healingjourney #healing #stressrelief ♬ original sound - Spotifysongs
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the high functioning low functioning thing is dependent on societal standards on what makes you useful. You still have needs regardless of how high functioning you are

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@nicole.bendayan Would this be considered a coincidence? 🤔 Women have been marginalized when it comes to our heath & heath care. Unfortunately for many, this often comes at the expense of their heath. There are a lot more studies coming out regarding women’s health and taking the menstrual cycle into account, but there is still a long way to go. That’s why I believe that the best thing that you can do for your health is to become an active participant in your health care by learning about how your cycle impacts you (every day, not just on your period). In fact, I believe it so strongly that I’ve dedicated my career to helping women do just that. Now don’t get me wrong, we need conventional medicine and prescription medication saves lives. But when you are an active participant in your health care you can make sure you’re actually getting CARE for your actual HEALTH, not just a band aid solution, dismissed or years of trial and error until something helps. 🙃 When so many aspects of the world work against us, it’s up to you to learn your body, the fundamentals of nutrition (because it’s how practically every cell in our body functions) & holistic wellness, as well as to advocate for ourselves and a better future for the women after us. I’m about to share a project with you all soon to help you not only become an active participant in your health care but actually revive your cycle & systems naturally, so keep a look out! Do you have any experiences with this “coincidence”? Let us know in the comments because I promise you, you’re not alone! 🫶🏼 #stitch with @Kabba Gabba #medicalgaslighting #womenshealth #periodproblems #womeninbusiness #womenempoweringwomen #womenentrepreneurs ♬ original sound - Nicole | Women’s Health
@respect_victoria "I am really good at hiding pain.” As Larissa shows us, people living with disability and chronic illness are often taught to mask their reality for the comfort of others. Doing so can send the message that people with disability have less of a right to live in safety. How can you listen to and support people with disability in a way that demonstrates they are worthy of safety and respect? #AgencyAccessandAction #womenwithdisabilitiesvictoria #respectvictoria ♬ original sound - Respect Victoria
@emmasmindovermatter You’re not lazy, you’re doing the best you can 💜 #executivedysfunction #adhdparalysis #adhdcheck #freezemode ♬ original sound - Rachel
@microcatmachine Replying to @Trioxin_Trixie POTS affects the entire body. #PotSyndrome #SignsOfPots #DysautonomiaAwareness ♬ Ncah Nen Hormus - DJ LALA Remix - RUDY


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