Category: chronic illness

Self-compassion series: Part three. What exactly is it, and why is it so incredibly difficult?

Dr. Kristine Abercrombie's avatarPosted by Dr. Kristine Abercrombie in chronic illness, difference, Love, self compassion

So far in this self-compassion series I have briefly introduced what self-compassion is, with some personal reflections and exercises for readers to complete, hopefully starting the process of helping people think about how much self-compassion they truly offer themselves. Click on the link below to read part one and two of this ongoing series on…Read more »

Self-compassion series: Part two. Learning to Love the Reflection in the Mirror: Exercise One

Dr. Kristine Abercrombie's avatarPosted by Dr. Kristine Abercrombie in chronic illness, Love, self compassion

Following last week’s introductory blog on self compassion, I thought it might be helpful to continue sharing some of my own personal and professional reflections. Particularly, regarding the difficulties we all seem to experience in recognising, and being okay with our own humanity, and inevitable imperfections. I would also like to share some exercises on…Read more »

Self-compassion series: Part one. Learning to Love the Reflection in the Mirror

Dr. Kristine Abercrombie's avatarPosted by Dr. Kristine Abercrombie in chronic illness, Love, self compassion

Last week was the week of love, or so western culture indicates, and society including good old social media, repeatedly reminds us. Don’t get me wrong, I have got nothing against Valentine’s Day, and it is always good to be reminded to appreciate those we love, romantically or otherwise. It can however be a difficult…Read more »

My Journey from Naivety, to Frustration, Confusion and Disempowerment – Reflections Five Years on

Dr. Kristine Abercrombie's avatarPosted by Dr. Kristine Abercrombie in chronic illness, medical system

When writing, I often find as I imagine many writers do, the material which comes to mind surrounds something I am experiencing in my personal or professional life at that time. I have been thinking a lot this past few weeks about how it feels to be returning to my private practice providing online and…Read more »

Oddballs, outcasts, geeks, cast aside, left out, different, don’t belong

Dr. Kristine Abercrombie's avatarPosted by Dr. Kristine Abercrombie in chronic illness, difference

Oddballs, outcasts, geeks, cast aside, left out, different, don’t belong   In addition to being an aunt, daughter, sister, friend, a doctor, and suffer off a chronic illness, I am a massive movie and TV series buff. In particular I love a bit of superhero action, and anyone else who follows movies know that Marvel…Read more »