No more spoons left
When I started using Instagram more and following more people who have a chronic illness I noticed that the term "spoonies" was used a lot. Being the curious person that I am I looked into what the term means and I find it very useful. A "spoonie" is someone with a chronic illness and 'spoons' are a term used to measure the energy levels that a "spoonie" has. People with some disabilities and illnesses may start the day with a certain number of "spoons" which are used up by the activities that are conducted throughout the day. Once spoons are used up, rest is needed to regenerate spoons and if all spoons are used, rest is needed as the person has no more energy left. Due to the limited number of spoons a person with an illness or disability may start the day with, planning, prioritising and organising the day so that the daily activities can be achieved. The daily activities include brushing teeth and having a shower which can be exha