This post is opinion based, not censored, and is a reflection of my personal journey. I have Dysautonomia and Periodic Paralysis that force me to be wheelchair dependent; however, there are rare days when I can stand and walk a few steps. I haven't always been wheelchair dependent, and therefore know what it is like… Continue reading The Annoying Challenges of Being Wheelchair Dependent (Part One)
Category: The Chronic Illness Files
Why I Named my Body
She is selfish. She is unreliable. She is particular about darn near everything. She doesn't like exercise. She doesn't like it when it's too cold, or when it's too hot, oh or too humid. She doesn't like the sun, but she also doesn't like it when it rains. She enjoys long naps. She can't handle… Continue reading Why I Named my Body
Drowning
Hello. For those who don’t know, I have a long list of health problems and because of my real life experiences, I felt compelled to start this series of blog posts about the issues I (and unfortunately so many others) face as we live with a Chronic Illness. Incase you are curious about my list… Continue reading Drowning
Five Things You Shouldn’t Say to Someone with an Invisible Disability
Hello. Some of you may know me well enough to know that I battle several chronic health conditions and almost every single one of them is an Invisible Disability; however, for those who don't know, I have a long list of health problems. We'll dive into that in a bit, but because of my real… Continue reading Five Things You Shouldn’t Say to Someone with an Invisible Disability
Why I keep a Health Journal and How it has Changed my Life
So, to kick this off I would like to give you some background information. I have several odd chronic illnesses: Dysautonomia/ POTS, Periodic Paralysis, Meniere’s Disease, Madelungs Deformity, Chronic Fatigue. Also, a list of more common issues like: Migraines, Asthma, Gluten Sensitivity, Lactose Intolerance, Digestive Issues, Arthritis, and others. Most of my health issues have… Continue reading Why I keep a Health Journal and How it has Changed my Life
Migraine Emergency Kit
How to Make a Migraine Kit Hello! Oh hush, not so loud. Migraines run in my family and I too have been given the curse of these unbearable monsters. For the majority of people whom I have met with migraines, they have told me that they know when a migraine is coming. A stomach ache,… Continue reading Migraine Emergency Kit