I have no spoons but I always keep a spoon for anyone that really needs one - 🥄 Please share your spoon saving tips, Do you Happy Bank? Or Happy List?? If you don't mind sharing I'd love to know...

@jeanettenielsen8427

9 ай бұрын

I've had so many dives and breakdowns in my life, that I feel like (almost) no matter how bad it gets, I have the knowledge that the current situation can almost always be worse or get worse, which brings perspective and either a sense of gratitude or complete gratitude even in the hard times. ❤ It might sound weird, silly or utopian to some, but I think most of the people who relate to this video probably understand.

@jeanettenielsen8427

9 ай бұрын

And ofc it also brings the knowledge that things always get better. You know the saying "what goes up must come back down", in a way it's also true that if you don't give up, what goes down must come back up ❤️

@LilacM222

9 ай бұрын

I do my shopping once a week with my daughter , we get to visit maybe grab a bite to eat and she helps me unload my groceries . On my own it uses too many spoons and besides I always enjoy spending time with my daughter , it bringhtens my day .

@montananerd8244

9 ай бұрын

PS Re baths: def perfect for settling my wonky GI system & my mental state! and may I recommend Cosset bath bombs & bubble powders? I have a recurrent staph boil on my inner thigh (even if u always use a new blade, intimate shaving is high risk), and the ingredient list for these is actually effective in preventing flare ups BUT they use oils and sometimes milk powder in the mix, and they do not dry out or irritate skin. I use them 1-2x a week, and then diy powders for 1-2x. Cosset does use EOs and non-natural fragrance, and some dyes, it's not meant to be an all-natural product, but they use some great ingredients and my skin, which hates most bubbles & bombs, loves them. Plus they offer a sweet deal on grab bags of broken or slightly imperfect ones, and with a recurring purchase discount, I get them for around $4 each. You can buy them at Albertsons grocery stores in the West, Kroger/Ralphs/Safeway may have a vendor deal too.

@michelleelliot2068

9 ай бұрын

I have major body image issues since I gained weight for the first time in my life during lockdown and I have lost it but I find myself hating my body still for the first time since I was a teenager and it has lead me to depression and anxiety flare ups. Just two days ago I had to go to the pharmacy and they have a full sized mirror on a wall and I was waiting and glanced over at it and saw myself and was like, hey I am looking fine today and so I pounced on that moment and carried it with me through the rest of the day. I guess what I am trying to say is that whenever or however you find those little moments of joy and happiness hold onto them as closely as you can as it helps me conserve my spoons

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis at age 35. On top of fibromyalgia and 3 bulging discs in my vertebrae. Some days I feel okay. Others, it's a struggle to get out of bed. I can only work part-time but even that can be overwhelming. Most days I can fake it ... but on others, I'll have a coworker ask me, "what's wrong? You're not your usual happy self today ..." I've told a few people what I'm dealing with. But most don't know. And I don't wanna bum everyone out or start hearing the "competition" that has happened, when I'm informed that so many have it worse, or they have to do the one up game on me. It takes far too much of my energy when I come across folks who do that. 😢

Thank you for explaining this so beautifully to everyone. Spoonies UNITE!!! 💜🦓

@maryabdel-malik656

9 ай бұрын

I am spoonless for a long time now 😄

Invisible disabilities are so difficult. The hardest comment I get is, "But you look so great." I know people mean well, but it is still hard. I try really hard to manage my spoons. It is like a battery that never fully charges, though, no matter how much you try to recharge it. I just have to remind myself of my limits and my strengths every day. Thanks for sharing 💖

Yes having invisible illnesses suck mine can be seen in some ways like extreme swelling in my hands , feet and face , but when I’m like this I don’t even go out in my yard . I don’t leave home unless I have to because I’m humiliated by my body , it’s not me anymore I’ve gained horrible amounts of weight from meds and if I don’t take them I’m completely screwed but taking them destroyed my body . I’m full of surgical scars all over from head to bottom of butt , some can not be hidden so those are “ seen along with the swelling “ but that’s it you can’t see my bones turning to dust or my nerves misfiring. Strangers just assume I’m fat because I overeat and slurs my words and stumble because oh she’s drunk at 9 am , then the ppl that know my problems feel so sorry for me and I hate that I’m not a victim to feel sorry for I’m still here living with chronic pain from every direction some days I can’t get out of bed to even use the bathroom without needing help. Everyday I get out of bed it may only be very short periods of time but I do it , I’m a survivor not a victim some days for days on end the pain is 10/10 even with very strong pain meds and I think it’s not gonna end this time it’s not going to ease up this is another new normal for me, find a way to live again and then the pain starts to ease but not to the point it was before this flare . I find a way some how but I know one day I won’t find a new way to do things or deal with things and major changes will have to be made as with my illness I will only get worse as time goes by . I’m 47 but have the body of a 87 yr old I’ve been living like this for so long I actually need to think back to what decade I was able to live normally yes with pain but it was easily manageable and I thought oh I just overdid it or working to much , I never knew that I had anything wrong with me until I pushed my body past what it was capable of. I was working tons of OT and my job was physically demanding I didn’t feel so hot one morning and the next thing I know I’m waking up in the Hospital thst was way back in 2014 I never went back to work after that I found out way to many things wrong with me that before my Dr past off as oh it’s nothing oh you can’t really be feeling that you’re to young , only to find out that umm yes I was really feeling those things and my Dr was very lazy and didn’t listen to me made me feel like I was crazy . Today I know I need to advocate for myself when I know something isn’t right and thankfully I have a team of Drs and Nurses that listen to me because they know I know my body better than anyone else, if I say something isn’t right it’s because it’s not right and it gets figured out assp . To anyone going through this go to a different Dr make them listen and you can get through it , it won’t be easy but you’re so much stronger than you think and one day you will find people that understand and support you. Xoxo

@alexandriamallios932

9 ай бұрын

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@teresahixson8716

9 ай бұрын

I so understand 😢 I have everything you just mentioned and a few more. I don't have any spoons left, but I'll send a gentle hug. 🩷

this is why I love your videos! So many ppl do not talk about things like this and it is so helpful. I often struggle with my spoons and it is so comforting to hear someone you look up to just say yeah this is how I am really feeling instead of just presenting a fake everything is fine face for the sake of views. Just wanted to say thank you for everything you do, your videos always make me feel calm and are a highlight of my day when they pop up

Invisible illnesses can be so difficult. I often find that I’m wasting spoon just trying to pretend that I don’t have to count them. Slowly unlearning that behavior and learning to save my spoons for the important things 🥄🥄

Please don’t worry about lighting or anything. I am so happy just to see a video from you! And you also look gorgeous! Sending you love and support 🥄

@amybolt9074

9 ай бұрын

Well said…we’re just happy to see you ❤

You are such a kind person I feel so bad for you if I could I would take it away from you. Every time you turn a corner you don't know what's there's who knows your condition could go into a remission and allow you to feel well I'm praying for you.

Hi, Beautiful Sinead...would you make a video about what you eat for a day (or a week) regarding your chronic illness? That would be interesting. You're so pretty and your voice is soothing.

fellow spoonie here. I found what helps me is planning out my day as much as i can. I know a shower wipes me out so i try to do less that day to make sure i can get that shower. Its tough tho as some days are bed days and im learning to accept that sometimes thats what i need to do. Thankyou for sharing your video as I know it can be tough to let people in when we are struggling. I wish I had some spare spoons for you xxx

Clear mascara, that's a GREAT idea. And the water spray for the sponge. The list idea is also great. In all my years of being a sponge, I've never heard that idea.🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄

Super grateful for this video..! The struggle is real and I rarely hear anyone talk about it..! ❤

I am well aware of the Spoon Theory. There are days, I swear, someone has hid all my spoons! Yes, I do "bank them." I'm learning to predict when there will be a time period when I will run out of spoons, and need to go into my "emergency stash." I try, when I can, to plan out how many spoons I will need each day. I use a lot of spoons during the week, so I look forward to replenishing my spoon supply on the weekends. Sometimes, just having a coffee with my dog and and an "easy" friend (by easy, I mean a friend who understands me and doesn't overwhelm me), is a way to replenish. I am very blessed and fortunate to have understanding, loving, supportive friends, and that makes all the difference in the world and they have helped me through my "spoonless" times. I wish for everyone to have the caliber of friends I have! I must have done something really good in a past life to deserve them.

Spoonie here, love that there's a makeup channel for spoonies 😊😊😊 I so needed you to pop up in my feed!!! Am confined to the bathroom right now, but yelling at myself for not being productive. Realizing how ludicrous it is to be thinking i should somehow be able to have a GI flare up AND be getting my to do list handled...

Some spoons for those who need them 🥄 🥄 🥄

@TheMakeupChair

9 ай бұрын

You are the cutest my love! 🥰

@ohcarolshow

9 ай бұрын

Sweet!👉🏻🥄

@sabsa70

9 ай бұрын

I would love to take one! just hard times right now. If I'm feeling better I will give it to the next person in need. Thanks!!!

You are an angel 😇😇😇. I really hope you are aware of how much you are helping and how much comfort you give❤❤❤ I send 🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄 to anyone who needs ❤🌺🌸🪷🌹

I wish you a lot of power and to get over this. You are such a strong and inspiring person. I watch you probably 8-9 years and you never changed. God bles you, beautiful soul ❤

I have been dealing with chronic pain for 8 years now from multiple spinal issues. Makeup has become a form of therapy for me. I don't have many spoons left today but will definitely share a spoon for others.

Thank you for explaining the spoons I needed this I now know I am a spoony

Fibromyalgia spoonie sending a spoon and hugs to those that need one.

Just found you❤ love your channel. Fellow spoonie here. Thanka for the helpful tips.

@TheMakeupChair

9 ай бұрын

Hello and welcome! that's so lovely to hear, and I am so glad to meet another Spoonie! Glad you like it! 🥄

One year ago i had a bad attitude but i solved it with many things little like reading,listening to music,see nice movie and now because of my work i just rest and wait to end the season.see you buatiful.😊😊😊

I’m watching this on Christmas Day and you’re my little Spoonie 👼! I beat myself up for not being able to do more than I can do. Thank you for reminding me of the spoonie concept. And great makeup tips. 🥰

Thank you, I had a vague notion of what a spoon was.also I’m in tears because I feel seen, so good tears I think. Had rough SI weekend ( I am safe, but the thoughts still happen and they suck) and really feeling guilty that I haven’t worked on my kitchen renovation at all this week, and for various reasons doing my best to mask how bad my cptsd has been this week, plus the adhd stimulant shortage in my country that’s been going on almost a year now and the short acting substitute I’m on right now is yo-yoing my mood all over the place, plus being fearful around my chosen family not because of anything horrible they’ve done but because of the trauma I went through growing up, plus the constant fear and despair over the many attacks, govt sanctioned torture against trans kids in my country and that kids are dying because of it, plus the gender dysphoria that never completely goes away even though it’s better than before I transitioned, and being indigenous and the generational trauma that comes with it in a country that doesn’t acknowledge the genocide that it’s committed and continues to do so, plus the fear? Trauma? Around having a multiethnic identity and not being accepted by either group (sorry for the info dump). And… well… thank you, and thank you for mentioning that I need to make that list when I’m happy, it never occurred to me, and while moments of Joy are rare for me, I’ll try that, because I’m usually trying to make these lists when I’m already struggling and I maybe come up with one thing and it seems so far away. So thank you for helping me to feel seen and also it’s really hard to type when the tears make it hard to see. Thank you for all that you do and please continue to take care of yourself ❤.

i love having a little bag with all my core make up bits in it. Standing at the mirror is too much some days so taking it all to the couch is much easier. One bag means nothing gets forgotten because i'm definitely not goiong back a second time.

If we conserve spoons before we need to it helps!

Thank you for sharing, Sinead x

Thank you for being a voice for spoonies ❤

You look great!❤

You look beautiful!

KZread is broken! I hadn’t gotten a notification in months and I have some of the same issues as you ( my pain sister) so I worried. I see you have uploaded so I’m binging! Also, please more Banshee stories.

Absolutely love this video. I definitely have to share it with my daughter daughters lol thank you so much.❤

This is a beautiful video!! I’m having a good week this week (after a few terrible ones), so here’s some spoons for someone that needs them! 🥄🥄

What brand of dry shampoo is that? As a fellow spoonie who hates spray on dry shampoo I am looking for recommendations.

Hi my friend Sinead, I m italian woman n I don t know what Is the spoon😂 love you as Always ❤❤❤

The spoon is a wonderfull way for us with cfs or other invisible illness, to make people understan better! I love youre videos! I have a question Do you allso get coments liike How can you be sick, you look so good an fresh. Sometimes that makes me what to skip makeup... But often is that, the worse i feel, the more i need makeup to feel better inside

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@TheMakeupChair

9 ай бұрын

Hello my friend! how are you?

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Loved your video today it makes sense. I have a hidden illness I’m a different person when I’m around my family because if I want to have a bed day they take no offence, and your totally right about feeling guilty, and the spoon thing I totally get like for me I love a bubble bath but I save them fr when I’m on a good day as they take quite a bit of energy out of me so most days it’s a shower. But my daily thing is to do my fave not always makeup but a good face wash serum and moisturiser and same at night if I do that I feel better and more like myself.😀🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄

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The advice at 8:30 is great! As someone who went through what I call a multiple month long “zombie” period, I understand the work it takes to make through. I generally have plenty of spoons most days now, so here’s a bunch for anyone that needs it! Take care of yourselves ❤ 🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄

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I have been subscribed to you since the beginning and have loved you since. You are so beautiful and amazing. I'm so sorry you have this health struggle. As you spoke about spoons I was thinking about how I use spoons too and didn't realize why. I have not been diagnosed by a doctor but as I listened to you I'm realizing that maybe I struggle with an invisible illness. Thank you. Here's a spoon 🥄 😙

Thank you for this ❤️🥄❤️

I was worried when I got up this morning I was gonna have a low-spoon day (PSVT, trying to get tested for POTS), but I had a packet of Liquid IV and it seems to have helped. The real test will be taking a shower. Hugs to my fellow Spoonies. We got this, even if it doesn't always feel like it. 🤗🫂

Sending extra spoons! 🥄 🥄 🥄

❤ thank you for sharing. Invisable illness is so difficult to explain to someone as you've said you can look well but inside feel awful. I will try an remember this example. I'm a bit late watching as I have been short of spoons this last week, being pulled in so many different directions my head is spinning. Sort of getting back on track now, swnding spokns to anyone else who needs them 🥄🥄🥄

I thought you look beautiful 😊 I’m a career of a 15 year with disability so I try to use my spoons properly 🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄

Thank you for being so honest about your struggles. I’ve been a spoonie for a long time but have recently been struggling with those feelings of guilt due to worsening symptoms and a new diagnosis. Hearing you talk about being low on spoons and doing what you can with what you’ve got has sincerely helped me feel less alone right now. 💙🥄

Spoonie here, all I managed today was get up, make toast and go back to bed. I'm in bad flare up mode but I know it won't last forever x 🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄🥄

@montananerd8244

9 ай бұрын

Same here, but keep fighting myself, trying to be productive despite an ugly GI flare.

Ive noticed your wearing a engagement and wedding ring. Congratulations to you and Davey. It’s my wedding anniversary this weekend, 19 years with my best friend whom i love so much. He’s my main carer and never complains. 🥄🥄🥄

@GenXfrom75

8 ай бұрын

Aww! Been with my husband for over 20 years but we just celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary on August 25 🎉... happy belated anniversary to you guys ❤

Thank you so much for this ❤ 🥄 I really needed it 🥰 It’s been one of those days where I have 1 spoon left but so many things that need my attention

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@TheMakeupChair

9 ай бұрын

Thank for the spoons! I just subbed to your channel - can I ask what was the lipstick you were wearing in the 'LOTS TO SHOW YOU / Oh Carol Show' video you posted! I love it!!

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