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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 

Weird Mental Space… Surrounded by Beauty

Weird Mental Space… Surrounded by Beauty

So, I am still in a massive panic over my financial crisis… I’m doing my best to hold it together, but the panic and depression demons keep kicking my arse and rendering me incapable of doing anything. Also, as of today, I also have exactly 

Sheriff Visits and Panic Attacks

Sheriff Visits and Panic Attacks

So… I had a visit from my local county sheriff tonight… Serving me papers… And now I am struggling to get my panic under control, so I am writing in an attempt to calm myself down. Okay… Deep breaths… I have got to get my 

Are You Enjoying YOUR Day?

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. 

Conundrums…

Conundrums…

The problem with being on a special diet like the Wahls Protocol (necessary to manage my autoimmune health) is that the majority of one’s groceries are perishable. Most of it is fresh produce – meaning that one can fill up one’s refrigerator with all of 

Today, I am Numb…

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…

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…)

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