Mental health is such a hot topic for people living with chronic illness. Just do a quick google search, and you will see what I mean. It’s one of the first things that came up in my neurology intake appointment after I described my physical symptoms. Because it’s something I struggled with long before my… Continue reading Mental Health and Chronic Illness
The past couple of weeks have flown by around here. We attended a class called Relationship Matters, put on by the National MS Society. Its focus is on serious relationships with ms as a third wheel, and we definitely fall into that category. The facilitators of the class were excellent, and I can really say… Continue reading Feelings Check In
This week did not get off to a pleasant start. Without going into too much detail, let’s just say I was the conductor of the hot mess express and my best friend is the craziest passenger of all. (this week) Every time I get stressed out, I get sick. This weekend was no exception. Went… Continue reading Almost There
I’ve tried writing this a couple times, but admitting when I’m not living up to my own standards is hard. Right now I’m pondering the decision I’ve made to give up the ccma program I’ve been invested in since February. To be honest, the first couple of weeks should have been a dead giveaway that… Continue reading Giving In
This Friday is no longer brought to you by a flare! I’m feeling so much better. I woke up yesterday morning without that usual ache, the weather pattern around here is finally calming down, and I’m 99% sure I’m officially on the mend. After last weeks er visit, I’m grateful I got to recover at… Continue reading Stumbly Feelings
The anxiety has been real over here the last few weeks. If we’re really counting, I’ve noticed an uptick since my diagnosis. Increased anxiety after something like that is totally normal. However, I didn’t expect it to add to it. As Spring finally began to peek her head through Winter’s gray fog, I felt some… Continue reading Dealing with Anxiety
Recently, I was re-acquainted with a very old friend – grief. He is far from a stranger to me; I’ve lost many people in my short 27 years. Enough that I’ve developed some excellent coping mechanisms. That being said, losing someone never really gets easier. The initial shock doesn’t hit any softer, the tears don’t… Continue reading 5 Tips for Dealing with Grief
Thanks for being patient you guys – between deleting MULTIPLE posts I had drafted and my hectic schedule – I haven’t had a chance to post in a few. What pisses me off most is simple human error led to a couple of really well written, great posts I think had a lot of great… Continue reading Pre-Birthday Feelings
I know it’s almost never Friday when I post these, so this week, it’s just Feelings. I’m feeling a ton at once, so no specific focus this week either. This post is about as scattered as my mind lately. Somehow, another month has passed me by without posting on here – it’s not that I… Continue reading New Circumstances, New Feelings
I realize I haven’t done one of these in a freaking month and I have a million excuses, but none that really trump the importance of this for me. Not necessarily blogging, but writing in general. Connecting with others in the auto-immune realm is also really important…without Instagram and my local support group I’d be… Continue reading Friday Feelings, 4
