More Than a Gamer: Amazon Picks for Pain, Progress & Peace of Mind

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Pain, progress and peace of mind.

Living with chronic illness has taught me that progress doesn’t always look big or dramatic. I’ve been in remission with my RA for some time, but within the last year, I hit rock bottom in health and in mindset. I’ve changed. Some may say in a good way, others in a bad way. Honestly? That’s their perspective, not mine.

Right now, I’m looking for ways to feel better about myself. I find comfort at my desk, doing what I love. Lately, though, brain fog has gotten too heavy to ignore. Forgetting things both important and not so important has become the norm. So I started putting my thoughts on paper instead of carrying them all in my head. And sometimes, it’s a book that reminds me even the smallest steps forward still count.

These three things may not seem life changing on their own, but together they’ve helped me feel supported, more organized, and more hopeful in my everyday life.

The Freedom of Forward 📚

This book has been a gentle reminder that my thoughts are valid. But what really struck me is that moving on isn’t about erasing the past or ignoring the hurt it’s about choosing not to stay stuck there. The way I perceive others’ treatment leaves marks I’ve carried and replayed over and over again. But here’s the truth, how people treat me or view me isn’t my responsibility to carry. This book also reminded me that setting boundaries isn’t about shutting people out or punishing them. It’s about protecting my energy and my peace. Even if some people label me as “mean” or “outspoken,” that doesn’t define who I am. Giving myself permission to move past the hurt without dragging it with me feels freeing.

I’ll also add I’m not really a religious person, but it does reference God at times. Still, the overall message hit home in a big way.

👉 Find the book here

Chronic Pain Journal for Women ✍️

Tracking my daily pain has given me a way to capture what I go through day to day especially on the harder ones. It’s not just about logging symptoms for my doctor (though it helps with that, too). It’s about spotting triggers and actually seeing them on paper.

This journal, I hope saves me at my monthly rheumatologist visits. Too many times I’ve walked in and said, “Yeah, everything’s fine,” when in reality it wasn’t. The brain fog had just covered it up. Having it written down makes me more honest with myself and my doctor.

👉 Find the journal here

Mousepad With Wrist Rest 🎮

This may seem small, but comfort matters. Whether I’m gaming, blogging, or simply scrolling, my wrist started hurting without support. Adding a simple wrist rest recently has made it so much easier to spend time doing the things I love without that constant discomfort. Sometimes the tiniest changes make the biggest difference in how long I can enjoy my day.

👉 Find the mousepad here

Closing Thoughts

There’s no quick fix for chronic illness, for protecting your feelings, or for remembering to even write in a pain journal. But there are ways to make life softer, kinder, and more manageable.

For me, that’s been books that encourage me and reflect, journals that help me remember, and little desk comforts that ease the strain. No, I’m not instantly “better” but each of these small things helps me feel like I’m still moving forward. And right now, that’s enough for me.