
ALT black t-shirt printed with white text that reads "DOCTOR TRANSLATIONS" at the top. Beneath the heading is a list of five phrases in speech bubbles with arrow points, each followed by an arrow pointing to a translation: A pink speech bubble reading "'INTERESTING'" pointing to "I WON'T BE HELPING" A yellow speech bubble reading "'YOU'RE VERY SELF-AWARE'" pointing to "STOP TALKING" A purple speech bubble reading "'THAT'S UNUSUAL'" pointing to "NOT MY PROBLEM" A green speech bubble reading "'IT'S PROBABLY ANXIETY'" pointing to "CASE CLOSED" A red speech bubble reading "'LET'S MONITOR IT'" pointing to "GOODBYE FOREVER" A red banner along the bottom displays white text with website URLs: etsy.com/shop/ChronicIllnessTees redbubble.com/people/ChronicIllnessT

ALT The Hidden Costs of Living with a Chronic IllnessCRPS AwarenessActivityMinimum Recovery TimeGoing out for a walk1 DayCleaning your bedroom6 HoursCooking a meal2–3 HoursDoing laundry4 HoursMedical paperwork / insurance calls8 HoursHaving visitors1–2 DaysRunning errands2 DaysGoing out with friends4 DaysAttending a doctor's appointment1 DayTaking public transport1 DayShowering or washing your hair1–2 HoursAttending a social event2–5 DaysGrocery shoppingUnpredictableEmotional stress or a flare-upUnpredictable'Not sleeping wellFull-body impact for several daysTrying to "act normal"Mentally and physically drainingEnergy isn't just about effort—it's about recovery. Every small task has a cost.This is what life with Lupus and other chronic illnesses can really look like.Raising awareness. Empowering warriors. Advocating for change.








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