Day at the Dentist…
So, I went to see a dentist today. I have Sjögren’s… which does a number on one’s teeth (and eyes, and skin…) and I have been living with lots of mouth pain for a few years now, but it has become very bad recently. An …
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About Those Cutesy “One Size Fits All” Solutions to Mental Health Challenges…
This morning, after I had taken my morning meds and gotten dressed, I laid back down on the bed for a bit. I played my daily online sessions of Solitaire, Wordle, Quordle, Squareword, Waffle, Cookie Jam, and WordStacks. Yes, I have a little morning goof-off …
Barriers to Mental Health Care in Georgia
My anxiety and depression have really been getting on top of me. It’s been scary, and it is often debilitating. So I tried to get help from a mental health organization in my part of NW Georgia that supposedly helps people who are on Medicare/Medicaid …
Thankfulness and Mushroom Soup
I’ve recently been gifted some grocery money, which I always put to good use, with me being on the special nutrition protocol and everything. Today, though, I did a nice online shop (I have to have my groceries delivered, as I am housebound) and got …
When Did I Shower Last?
Seriously. I asked myself this question as I finally stepped into the shower this morning. I tend to only shower about twice a week (sometimes, only once). I know that sounds gross, but I do little sink baths in between when I can, and I …
Are You Enjoying YOUR Day?
I sincerely hope that wherever you are in the world, you are having a great day. I also hope the weather is nice where you are. This is my favourite time of year, anyway… but today’s weather here in the Tennessee Valley is quite lovely. …
Today, I am Numb…
I do have many days like this one. Days where I’ve had loads of anxiety/panic-filled days in a row, and my depression ramps up, and I just feel… “numb”. The only way I know to describe it is that I feel like I am not… …
It’s A Bad Day…
I am really struggling to get my panic under control. My doctor has prescribed medication but it carries a serious drug interaction risk with my lupus medication. As I am hearing impaired, I use their portal to contact them, but… no one has responded back …
Food Is My Medicine (Mostly…)
Back in late March, I began a sort of “experiment” with my body. After years of being very, VERY ill… I went on a super strict nutrition protocol for people with autoimmune diseases. My goal was to (hopefully) reduce inflammation, better control pain, lessen the …