Tag: chronic illness

Exhaustion Modes in Full Force

Exhaustion Modes in Full Force

I tend to run in several “modes,” most of which, over time, will wipe me out physically and emotionally. I recently realised that most of my automated modes are “drainers” as opposed to “replenishers” and that, my friends, is not a good thing. Let’s talk 

Current Situation…

Current Situation…

I have a lot to say, but I lack the ability to say it at the moment. I am currently dealing with a massive autoimmune flare, likely brought on by a kidney infection. I’ve also been simultaneously battling a marathon of migraines. I’ve been spending 

Simultaneously Blessed… and Stressed?

Simultaneously Blessed… and Stressed?

Hi everyone – I’m just sort of bobbing along in the beautiful chaos of my life at the moment. If you’d like to catch up on the lovely things that are going on in my world, check out the previous post, where I explain how 

In The Floor at 1:00 AM

In The Floor at 1:00 AM

In a flare. Horrible back and neck pain. Pain meds are not touching it. What do I do? Crawl into the floor on a yoga mat at nearly 1:00 AM to do some gentle stretching and “tummy time” in an attempt to get SOME sort 

About Those Cutesy “One Size Fits All” Solutions to Mental Health Challenges…

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