Learn practical self-care strategies for managing chronic illness flares and extended rest periods. From my recent endometriosis emergency to coping with forced downtime, real tips for spoonies navigating setbacks.

Why do I call myself The Spoonie Dietitian? As someone living with chronic illness, I use Spoon Theory to manage my limited energy each day. From choosing when to shower to planning meals around symptoms, this is what spoonie life really looks like.

After years of unexplained pain and digestive issues, I finally received an endometriosis diagnosis at 24. This is my journey from daily debilitating symptoms to finding effective pain management and creating The Spoonie Dietitian to help others navigate chronic illness.