Tag: chronicillness
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Want to Know How Do I Feel?
Incoming Dr.House quote What Dr. House said to Lisa Cuddy after she broke up with him. “Want to know how I feel?! I feel hurt”. I do. Mentally and physically from my symptoms of my depression and fibromyalgia. Like someone is squeezing my muscles and nerves constantly. It’s incredibly frustrating dealing with feeling misunderstood &…
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Dr. Bradley’s Nano 40 Pain Serum
At the Los Angeles Fit Expo, I seen a lot of pain products and CBD. One that caught my attention was the Nano 40 Pain Serum. What I know about this product is that it penetrates the skin to get to the root of the pain using a plant based gel. It is FDA approved.…
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Identifying As Disabled?
I remembered the term “disabled” as a kid meant being without a certain function. I say this because my dad is legally blind and legally disabled — or without sight. This was a mindset I had – without a certain function (physical or mental). However, I learned more on how complex identifying with a disability.…
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The Problem With Anxiety Fatigue
No matter how much sleep your get, you’ll still feel exhausted. Anxiety loves to fixate on the fatigue that’s constant when you suffer from anxiety. It’s something I go through day in and day out but I’m always going to appear fine. The brain tells you that this fatigue is not normal & tells you…
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What Self-Care Truly Means for Creative Entrepreneurs with Chronic Illness
As a chronic illness warrior, self-care is not an option. It’s a necessary part of my journey to maintain my health and well-being. As I get older, it gets even more important. The one thing I’ve found is that creativity is a great way to relieve some of the stress and anxiety that comes with…