Avoid the January Crash with strategies. Dont forget to check out the new free resource library

When a flare hits, my body crashes without warning. One moment I’m full of ideas and energy; the next, I can barely move. The itching, joint pain, and bone-deep fatigue make me feel ninety years old. My brain still wants to go — but my body says no. Over time, I’ve learned that rest isn’t weakness; it’s medicine. Allowing myself to pause with kindness means I show up later as a calmer, more present mum. Healing isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about honouring the balance between drive and rest.

"Sometimes it feels like I’m watching life through glass—present but not really here. This ‘zombie mode’ isn’t laziness or indifference; it’s dissociation. A survival strategy the brain uses when reality becomes too much. In this blog, I share what it looks like from the inside, why it happens, and how to recognise the signs so you know you’re not alone."