The Zebrastrong Blog

Estimated reading time: 9 minutesGrief isn’t something we talk about enough in the chronic illness world, but it can be very real for many people.

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesCoat hanger pain is a pain in the neck and upper back, specifically the suboccipital and paracervical regions. It has been described as a “charley horse” kind of sensation in the back of the neck and shoulders.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutesEvery year we are bombarded with people trying to sell us perfection. We’re encouraged to lose weight, get a six-pack, or feel our best ever in 2025. There is a pressure to set what could be unrealistic resolutions or goals, that ultimately leave us feeling like we’ve let ourselves down.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutesWe have some changes coming to The Zebra Club.

Estimated reading time: 6 minutesWhen we talk about trauma, we often imagine emotional pain or difficult memories.

Estimated reading time: 9 minutesI was officially diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia (POTS) after the pandemic. Like many people, my moderate POTS symptoms that I had managed all my life became much worse post pandemic.

Estimated reading time: 8 minutesHere is a story that beautifully captures what can happen when we stick with a process.

Estimated reading time: 11 minutesI am asked a lot about tips for practical household activities, and cooking is one that comes up often!

Estimated reading time: 9 minutesCan we ever really be prepared for a flare-up? And when they arrive, how do we manage them? They can be as unpredictable as the rain. You dress for the sun and a sudden downpour arrives.