Chronic illness and the internet

One thing people like about the internet is that you can use it on your own time.  No need to wait for office hours, no need to wait until the holiday is over.

This is especially great for anyone with a chronic illness.  Not only can you gain information, you can contribute – on your own time.  This may mean actually sharing about your own struggles (and so reminding others that they’re not alone!), or just developing a hobby, or even a business.

Do you want to be inspired?  The Daily Headache posted earlier this month about how some doctors encourage their patients to blog.  It’s a way to talk things out and deal with what you’re going through.  If you do start a blog, let me know about it!  If you post something I think my readers might appreciate, I’d love to point it out to the hundreds that visit this site each day.

In the arena of developing a hobby or a business, that can be therapeutic too.  And again, it’s all about doing things on your own time.  This page gives examples of how a stay-at-home Mom might do it, but anyone who wants to express themselves on their own time might pick up a few ideas.

It’s estimated there will be over a billion people online by the end of the year.  Sure, the internet has its problems.  But it has its advantages too.  Wouldn’t it be a better place if you contributed too?  😉