Tag: mental health

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 

Medical Updates… Surgery Looms…

Medical Updates… Surgery Looms…

Hi all, yes, once again, it’s been awhile. A little over a month… ugh! I can make no excuses other than that I have felt like absolute rubbish. I’ve had gut problems… ongoing… so I underwent a combination endoscopy/colonoscopy on Tuesday of this week. It 

The Kindness of Strangers

The Kindness of Strangers

When one finds oneself in the sort of predicament I’ve found myself in over the past several years, life can become truly… strange. I don’t have much family left. None of the ones I do have left live anywhere near me and… I believe most 

Good Things are on the Horizon…

Good Things are on the Horizon…

So, I guess I should start by saying “silence is golden?” *insert my sheepish grin here* I am so sorry for the radio silence on here – I am absolutely mortified that my last blog post was in January, that’s just bonkers! In my feeble 

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 

When Did I Shower Last?

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 

Small Victories Are Still Victories

Small Victories Are Still Victories

I consider a day sort of “conquered” when I manage to fight through the pain and mental stuff and end the day with an empty kitchen sink and the dishes put away. A lot of the time, I end up leaving the birdies’ food bowls 

JanniDaredevilPants? 😂

JanniDaredevilPants? 😂

It is a high-pain day. AND I am on antibiotics that won’t let me take pain meds. AND I am still dealing with the side effects of the antibiotics as well. AND… my panic and depression demons have been getting to me. So I did 

Autumnal Colours from a Wheelchair Perspective

Autumnal Colours from a Wheelchair Perspective

I went outside this morning because it was a bit overcast, which makes for some nice light for taking photos. I wanted to get a few snaps of the warm, rich, autumnal colours that I’m starting to see at my house in the Tennessee Valley. 

If not A, then B, or C, or D will Screw Me Over…

If not A, then B, or C, or D will Screw Me Over…

I put my wheelchair on the charger nightly. I was told to do that by the people from the mobility company. I got this wheelchair brand new (thanks to my insurance paying most of it, and the mobility company approving a hardship application for me