Two.unseen.warriors

Two.unseen.warriors Two best friends wanting to educate and raise awareness for invisible illnesses. Sharing our journey, and learning to draw one comic at a time.

Dizziness can be sneaky! Sometimes it's obvious to us, other times we might not even realise we're going through it.It c...
18/07/2025

Dizziness can be sneaky! Sometimes it's obvious to us, other times we might not even realise we're going through it.
It can make us feel a bit sick, or weak, or like the world is spinning around us.

It's always a good idea to stop and sit down for a second to recognise what's happening. It's good to ask for help around you if needed. It's not the right time to drive or carry boxes around!

The fatigue that often comes with chronic illnesses make us more prone to dizziness, so it's important to recognise the signs and to have a plan in place.

When it happens to Nire, she sits down and has a snack as it often means she needs more sugar!
Char lies down and hopes that will help it go away. Sometimes it does, and sometimes it doesn't.

What helps you recover when you become dizzy?

We all have dreams. Big ones, smaller ones.No matter the size of your dream, it's great to work towards achieving them. ...
11/07/2025

We all have dreams. Big ones, smaller ones.

No matter the size of your dream, it's great to work towards achieving them. Regardless of the outcome!

And, sometimes all it takes is to team up with someone with similar aspirations.

Char started joking about creating a comic about chronic illnesses, and Nire had a dream of doing something to help people around her.

The joke and the dreams turned into reality! Doing it alone isn't impossible, but it's a lot harder. As a team, we can do so much more.

As a team of chronic ill people, it also is great to feel supported, no matter our energy levels and efficiency. We hold each other's hands and lift each other up.

One of us is having a hard week? No matter, the other can take on a bit more.

Both of us are just swimming in brainfog? That's okay, we allow ourselves to be a bit late and catch up together later.

Tell us about your dreams! Is there a baby step you can take today?

Staying in hospital is never fun and often uncomfortable. Between the pain, the medication side effects, how it can impa...
04/07/2025

Staying in hospital is never fun and often uncomfortable. Between the pain, the medication side effects, how it can impact you mentally... it can be difficult.

You're also away from your safe space, your cosy home, and sometimes away from your loved ones.

It can help to have some of your own things with you to bring you comfort. Whether you can plan ahead or have a friend bring them to you. A few small things can go a long way!

Whether it's your favourite comfy socks, a cosy blanket, a fluffy pillow, a phone charger or even a colouring book, it can really brighten your hospital stay.

Nire had to stay in hospital for a few days last year, and the nurse bringing her warm blankets and colouring pages did a lot of good. She felt supported and the little bit of extra comfort really helped her to deal with things mentally.

Do you have items that make hospital stays less daunting?

Did you create anything last month? We'd love to hear about it. Nire made some beautiful homemade pizzas, which Char say...
02/07/2025

Did you create anything last month? We'd love to hear about it.

Nire made some beautiful homemade pizzas, which Char says were delicious. Char has been working on her new game for university. She's finally getting to do some of the artwork for it.
This brings us to our July self-care challenge. We want you to go out and explore your senses. See something beautiful. Listen to music or a podcast (We love with Jeremy Godwin). Smell something lovely. Taste something delicious. You could go to a park that has a cafe and do all of these at once. You could also do it from the comfort of your own backyard.

We often forget to take the time to just slow down for a few minutes and smell the roses so to speak. Ask a friend if they'd like to share the experience with you, or take yourself on a solo date. Nire and Char are partial to places with bao buns.

Let us know what you decide to do to celebrate your senses.



With chronic illnesses unfortunately some of us are spending a lot of time in hospitals.While some might get used to it ...
27/06/2025

With chronic illnesses unfortunately some of us are spending a lot of time in hospitals.
While some might get used to it and become okay with this reality, some others won't and will get trauma instead.

We're all different and whatever you feel is valid. It doesn't matter if someone else has it worse or not, it's not a competition!

Trauma can occur for different reasons. It can be that you had complicated surgeries or recoveries, that you've seen a loved one going through difficult times there, or even that you've just been dismissed too many times.

Sometimes you will try to trick your brain into thinking that you're okay and don't need to face your fear of hospitals. However it's probably safer to listen to what your body needs. Easier said than done of course!

It helps to have someone who can hold your hand (literally or metaphorically) and help you get through it. Facing your fears alone is very scary!

What helps you overcome your fear of hospitals?

Hearing a new diagnosis can be tough. Sometimes it can bring you relief, as now you know what's going on and that can he...
20/06/2025

Hearing a new diagnosis can be tough. Sometimes it can bring you relief, as now you know what's going on and that can help moving forward and learning how to feel better.

Sometimes, it can make you sad, helpless and frustrated. It can feel unfair. Why do you have to deal with this illness? Why is life going this way?

No matter how your diagnosis makes you feel, your feelings are valid. And it can take time to process them, to understand your illness and what you can and cannot do about it.

You might feel like you want to share with someone, because you need support. Or you might want to keep it to yourself for a bit because you feel shame or frustration. It's 100% your choice.
No, you are not obligated to tell your family, your partner, your friends (unless your diagnosis is contagious then for their safety it might be necessary?).

It's okay to take your time to talk about it, and to choose who you want to talk to. It's important as you might have to face questions, misunderstandings, or unsolicited advice... which can make things harder to process.

Nire went through that challenge when diagnosed with endometriosis. Some people were pressuring her to talk about it, or tried to "fix it". She was really uncomfortable with it as she was trying to understand it for herself first.

You can tell people around you, "thank you for your concern, but I need some time and space before sharing". And hopefully they will respect your choice. If not, it's okay to put some distance for your own sanity and wellbeing. You need understanding, non judgmental and caring people around you.

Have you ever felt pressured to discuss your diagnosis? How did you manage it?

No! A simple 2 letter-word that is sometimes so hard to say.Sometimes we feel almost obligated to say yes to things that...
13/06/2025

No! A simple 2 letter-word that is sometimes so hard to say.

Sometimes we feel almost obligated to say yes to things that we don't actually want for ourselves.

It's kind sometimes to put your loved ones first when they're in need. But it's also kind to put yourself first when YOU need! And not feel guilty about it.

It's okay to say no. It's okay not to go to a party with your friends because you're unwell. It's okay not to do a marathon because you just don't feel like it. It's okay to listen to your own needs and to know when you need space, time, rest, or anything else.

You might feel guilty, or like you're disappointing your loved ones. But wouldn't you feel guilty and disappointed if you hurt your own self doing something you didn't want to? Your health has to come first.

And there are times when you do push through to support someone, to be there for a friend, because life isn't black and white. But, it's okay to choose when you can and cannot do that.

Do you struggle to say no? What helps you in these situations?

A CPAP has been life changing for Char. She's gone from not breathing 74 times in an hour to between 0-3 times. She's wo...
06/06/2025

A CPAP has been life changing for Char. She's gone from not breathing 74 times in an hour to between 0-3 times. She's wondering how she managed to survive so long without one.

They're not cheap, so Char put off getting one for years. But, she finally got one late last year, and it's changed her life. She knew she couldn't handle a full mask, so she bought the nasal pillows. They're not as strong but she knows she will rip off a full mask in her sleep.

We recommend at least getting a sleep study done if you need one. Look out for sales. It's worth it. Char's gone from feeling about 30% charged every day to around 60%. She was a bit annoyed when it didn't take her to 100%, but then she remembered she does have a chronic illness. It's a tool. Not a cure.

What have you found helps you?

We hope you enjoyed the May challenge of having a self-care habit. Char has been drinking a lot of water, and Nire has b...
02/06/2025

We hope you enjoyed the May challenge of having a self-care habit. Char has been drinking a lot of water, and Nire has been dancing her heart out. Char also forgot to prepare for the 1st of June so this is a little late but hopefully it's still the first somewhere.

One of the things we find most helpful is being creative. So, this month we want you to create something big or small. Maybe you could draw or write a poem or story or even bring out your inner child and make some paper mache.

Char's working on a new game so she will be working on a lot of drawing and writing the story plan out. She might even try to get back into crocheting. Nire will, of course, be dancing and drawing.

What do you think you'll create? It can be something as simple as a 6 word story or as long as 50 pages. It's up to you. There is no right or wrong way to create. You don't need to share it with anyone. It's just for you but if you do want to share we would love to see it!

What do you think you'll create? It can be something as simple as a 6-word story or as long as 50 pages. It's up to you. There is no right or wrong way to create. You don't need to share it with anyone. It's just for you, but if you do want to share, we would love to see it!

We've all heard it, and we've all made jokes about it. Have you tried yoga? Have you tried sticking kale up your bum? Yo...
30/05/2025

We've all heard it, and we've all made jokes about it. Have you tried yoga? Have you tried sticking kale up your bum? You should drink more water. It cured my aunt's hairdresser's son's stepsister's cousin's aunt's dog of their chronic illness.

We started thinking about how water is essential, but how much is too much? We already drink water constantly. 2 litres a day? 3? 12? When will the "You must drink more water" people be happy? When we turn into adorable sea creatures? Or when drinking more water cures our illness? We won't be holding our breath, won't need to, we're going to evolve into sea creatures with gills so we'll be able to breath under water.

What advice have you been bombarded with?

Our bodies are very smart. They let us know when something is wrong. But sometimes we just don't listen and push through...
23/05/2025

Our bodies are very smart. They let us know when something is wrong. But sometimes we just don't listen and push through when we shouldn't.

But then, our bodies can react like children. If they've been asking for your attention and you just ignore them and push through, then they'll start screaming!
Then of course, life is busy and we have things to do. But that might be a matter of learning what your limits are, and to adjust our plans.

Got some pain? Maybe it's not the best time to go on and do physical activities. But maybe it's okay to do some paperwork instead?
Feeling exhausted? Maybe it's best to ask your friend to come over an hour later so that you can nap.

We all have different thresholds and ways to tolerate pain or exhaustion. It's a good exercise to learn about what does and doesn't work for ourselves!

Like we said before, it's good to treat ourselves with respect the same way we would treat our best friend

Pacing is one of the most important skills you can learn as someone dealing with chronic illness. Do a, b, c, d, e and ...
16/05/2025

Pacing is one of the most important skills you can learn as someone dealing with chronic illness. Do a, b, c, d, e and f really need to be done right now? Or, could you do a and b and see if you're up for c after that? Then you can do d and e tomorrow. It's okay. If you need permission, you have it. Tell your brain Char and Nire said it was okay! It is okay to pace yourself to your limitations.

Char has learned that it's okay if some things stay undone. She might not like it. She feels it's better to have a bit of a mess than have everything spotless and be stuck in bed for a week.

Nire learned to live differently. Before she got symptoms from endometriosis and the fatigue and brainfog coming with it, she used to do a lot more. It took some time to adjust and accept that now it's best to pace herself and get things done slowly, rather than needing a week of rest because she pushed herself too much.

Listen to your body. It's telling you something. Some days are pyjama days, and that is okay. It's a chance to put on your onesie while watching a cozy TV show or movie and giving yourself a break. Some days you may just want to go out and grab a coffee and watch the world go by. It's okay the laundry and vacuuming will still be there waiting for you when you feel a bit better.

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