Trouble Pooping? Here’s What Helped…
Ok. Ready? I’m going to talk about something we never do. Pooping. Oh my gawd. I know. Crazy. But we all do it. And when we can’t, it’s awful. So here I go……(writing, not pooping)
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Do You Get Brain Fog?
I’d like to do a “compilation” Blog Post and was wondering if you would please be willing to help? It’s only three questions: Do you get “brain”fog? If so, can you describe it? What, if anything, helps you better manage it? I *really appreciate your input!! ️Stace
Read MoreGratitudes, Gladitudes and a Secret Family Recipe
So, first of all, Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holidays. For I think, the first time ever, I am ready for Christmas ahead of time. Which is pretty remarkable considering the week I just spent in bed. We still have food shopping and cooking/baking to do, but that’s it. It makes the last week of the […]
Read MoreThe Good, Bad and Ugly of Botox Injections for Migraines
How many of you suffer from medication sensitivity? I know I do. Which has been part of how I ended up trying Botox for my chronic headaches and migraines. I have tried countless other medications, which either don’t work or have had violent side effects. So when my Neurologist insisted, for over a year, that […]
Read More12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas
I hesitated to even write this blog post. Everywhere we look are Christmas ideas and suggestions from everyone. However, you never can tell when you may spot an idea you hadn’t yet thought of. While I am a “spoonie” (still looking for a replacement for that dreadful word), I am also still a woman who […]
Read MoreValidating The Complexities of Illness
Often, the true complexities of living with chronic illness are overlooked or never addressed. But just because that happens, doesn’t mean it should.
Read MoreAwakenings. Seeing PTSD For What It Really Is.
The thing about trauma is it never goes away. You push it down, plow through it, ignore it or just completely shut down from it, but you never get over it.
Read MoreSelf Care is More Than Just a Bubble Bath
Somehow, self care has turned into a dirty little word that means we’re selfish and self indulgent to put ourselves first.
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Sick From Showering (With Fibro)? This Might be Why.
It near never fails. I’m having a good pain/symptom day and am excited to get some things done. I hop in a shower and like clockwork, halfway through the symptoms start. By the time I finally manage to get dressed, I need to lie down. I’m dizzy, have vertigo, am light headed and nauseous, again. […]
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