What's with all the Spoons?
Looking at some of these pieces you may be wondering, "What's with all the spoons?" In the chronic illness community we use spoons as a way to explain the limits of our energy. Living in chronic pain or with chronic illness forces you to ration your energy, activities and committments a little differently than you do if you're healthy and able bodied. The spoon theory is a quick way to explain that. As a result, many refer to themselves as "Spoonies," and spoons take a prominent spot in art and memes within the community.
For more information about the spoon theory, visit: The Spoon Theory or The Spoon Theory Demo.
