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Tonight I watched a movie on Netflix called 'Brain on Fire,' which is a movie based on a true story. A story that was written as a memoir by the girl herself. Now, don't get the wrong idea - this is not a movie review. This is about finding something that both terrified and intrigued [...]
All those years in school, no one really prepares you for what it's going to be like when you have your heart broken. And I don't mean 16 year old, "I just broke up with my boyfriend of 3 months," kind of heartbreak. I mean the kind that leaves a profound impact on your soul. [...]
We often hear about the symptoms of chronic illness and chronic pain. Muscle fatigue, muscle pain, joint pain, headaches, nausea, stomach & bowel disturbances, skin issues, chest pain, fatigue, malaise, and many many more. But what's often not mentioned is the emotional toll any chronic illness takes on every person who suffers. In particular, the [...]
"Are your migraines gone yet? Maybe you're just tense. "Oh your struggling with fatigue? Man I'm tired too, it's been a busy week!""Muscle pain? Probably from lack of exercise." "Have you tried NOT taking all those medications? Maybe they're the issue." "How are you... Are you better yet?""Are you depressed?" I hear a lot of [...]
Yesterday I was babysitting my niece (1) and nephew (3) all day. I loved hanging out with them, but I got a new insight into what it's like to have kids when you have a chronic illness. Children never stop. Ever. They're little balls of energy, addictive and adorable, but oh so exhausting after a [...]
This is entirely my fault. For two years I have been suffering with health issues and chronic widespread pain, spending thousands of dollars on appointments, tests, medications, hospital visits and surgery. Unable to work full time or have a normal social life. And apparantly unable to let my own family in on this huge life [...]
For most people with a chronic illness, there comes with it a care plan that includes multiple specialists. One of these specialists is a psychologist. This makes complete sense, given the toll it takes on the person, body and mind. However, I hadn't really been thinking much about it lately, just going along with the [...]
I don't like complaining, and I don't want to complain anymore. I really don't. I don't like seeing the looks on people's faces thinking "she's complaining yet again." Seeing the looks of frustration and simply being 'over' hearing about my health issues. But guess what, feeling sick every day has become my life at the [...]
Exercise is great, isn't it? It can relieve and prevent all matters of ailments, especially stress. Have you ever been feeling emotions so wild and confusing that the only way to relieve them is through exercise? Go for a jog, a long vigorous walk, beat up the punching bag, get the endorphins pumping through your [...]
Brain fog is a fickle and complicated symptom of many diseases. I don't have dementia, so why can't I remember why I entered this room? I'm 29 years old, why can't I remember that person's name? Now, let's be real, those things have happened to all of us. But imagine being in a Pilates class, [...]
