10 Day Meditation Challenge: Attempted for Better or for Worse
I have heard it to many times before — you need to meditate. Especially with chronic illness, relaxing the mind is a great way to give yourself a much needed break. SO I have...
Become Your Own Hero
Hercules, Hercules!
At 8 years old, I could have watched Disney’s Hercules all day long.
His large muscles, his ability to take on any challenge, and his way with the ladies…
I wanted to be just like...
Learning To Walk Again – A Battle With Flare Ups
Imagine.
You find yourself on the hard wood floor, unable to get up no matter how hard you try.
You make it to your hands and knees, but than the confusion sets in. Your body doesn't...
How To Tell Your Family About Your Chronic Illness
My hand shakes while I dial the numbers on my cellphone. I decide that I will call my mother first since she might be able to console me the most.
“Hi Mom” A shakiness in...
How I Am Better Because Of My Chronic Illness
We all look back at our lives before we were diagnosed with chronic illness and compare our current self with how we used to be.
We used to be able to run farther, lift heaver...
50 Tips To Break Any Bad Mood Given By Chronic Illness Fighters
It is all starts with something small. Maybe your alarm doesn’t go off one morning, or you feel a slight tingle in your leg—the sign that you might be having a flare up.
Than this...
Yes, There is an “I” in Illness
Shortly after I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, I started to see completely double out of my right eye with the exception of looking up. In order to see straight I had two options,...
7 Ways To Stop Being Frustrated Over Your Limitations
I remember my first ever flare up. Weakness on the left side of my body made it difficult to stand, never mind perform simple functions such as showering and putting cloths on. Boy I...
Are negative people making your illness worse?
All too often we find ourselves falling into the trap of negativity. The sun isn’t shining, we spilled coffee on our jeans, and nothing seems to be going right. At least that is what...
How to Use Chronic Illness to Stand Out
OK, HOLD ON. Before you prosecute me for not understanding how this whole chronic illness thing works, let’s take a time out.
I know what you are thinking, “Why the hell would I ever choose...
