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Chronic Illness Spotlight: Functional Neurological Disorder

In today’s edition we will learn about Functional Neurological Disorder and will feature Alison Hayes.

Chronic Illness Spotlight is a series in which different illnesses are highlighted and a Chronic Illness Warrior that lives with the illness is featured. In the last edition of Chronic Illness Spotlight, we learned about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. In today’s edition we will learn about Functional Neurological Disorder and will feature Alison Hayes.

What is Functional Neurological Disorder?

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How to Be Your Own Health Advocate

One thing that I am seeing as I read other Chronic Illness blogs is that most people feel like their doctors do not listen. For this reason, it is important to learn to be your own health advocate.

One thing that I am seeing as I read other Chronic Illness blogs is that most people feel like their doctors do not listen. I know that this has been an issue for me and it is why it took 20 years to get a proper diagnosis. For this reason, it is important to learn how be be your own health advocate.

First off, let me say that a doctor should never be a dictator. It should never be a “it’s…

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Migraine Explained: Silent Migraine

Did you know that it is possible to have a Migraine without pain? You might be scratching your head because you thought that a Migraine is a headache. Let's learn about Silent Migraine!

Did you know that it is possible to have a Migraine without pain? You might be scratching your head because you thought that a Migraine is a headache. Well, if I do nothing else with this blog, I hope to educate some people about how untrue that assumption is. A Migraine without pain is commonly called a Silent Migraine. I experienced this for years before my Migraines increased 3 years ago. So,…

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Migraine Explained: Migrainous Stroke

One of the stigmas most people that battle Migraines have to endure is that it is “just a bad headache”. There are also some serious complications that can occur due to Migraine and one of those is Migrainous Stroke or Migrainous Infarction.

One of the stigmas most people that battle Migraines have to endure is that it is “just a bad headache”. Nothing could be further from the truth as I discussed in the four-part series, The Phases of Migraine. There are also some serious complications that can occur due to Migraine and one of those is Migrainous Stroke or Migrainous Infarction.

What is a Migrainous Stroke?

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Finding the Other Side of Depression

For over 15 years, I allowed depression to slowly eat away at my life. I focused on the negative things that happened to me. After all of those years of pain, I found that finding the other side of depression is possible!

For over 15 years, I allowed depression to slowly eat away at my life. I focused on the negative things that happened to me. Those hurts were my excuse to be a victim and my reason for not trying. After all of those years of pain, I found that finding the other side of depression is actually possible.

Even after years of therapy, I didn’t know that I actually had the ability to choose joy in…

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Walmart Grocery Delivery Review

I used to love shopping for groceries but because of my Chronic Illness and my lack of energy, I have not been able to do that in a very long time. Several stores have started delivery services and I decided to try out the Walmart Grocery Delivery.

I enjoy sharing products and services that I enjoy or find useful. In this post, I want to share my experience with Walmart Grocery Delivery.

I used to love shopping for groceries but because of my Chronic Illness and my lack of energy, I have not been able to do that in a very long time. Several stores have started pick-up and delivery services and I decided to try out the Walmart Grocery…

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Chronic Illness Spotlight: Familial Adenomatous Polyposis

In today’s edition of Chronic Illness Spotlight we will learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and will feature Jenny Jones.

Chronic Illness Spotlight is a series in which different illnesses are highlighted and a Chronic Illness Warrior that lives with the illness is featured. In the last edition of Chronic Illness Spotlight, we learned about Arnold Chiari Malformation. In today’s edition we will learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and will feature Jenny Jones.

What is Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?

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What Does Your Wall Look Like?

What is a wall? It is that ugly thing at the end of your energy. You do not have to have a chronic illness to have one because no one has endless amounts of energy.

What is a wall? It is that ugly thing at the end of your energy. You do not have to have a Chronic Illness to have one because no one has endless amounts of energy. But when you have a Chronic Illness, that ugly wall is closer than it should be.

Sometimes getting ready for the day (showering, brushing hair and teeth, getting dressed, etc.) slams me right into it.  Then there are days that I…

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Products I Use on my Worst Pain Days

My life with Chronic Migraine comes with many ups and downs. I have a Migraine attack almost everyday. Whether it be my favorite blanket or something soothing to listen to, there are several products that make make my worst pain days bearable.

My life with Chronic Migraine comes with many ups and downs. I have a Migraine attack almost everyday and this brings with it the need for comfort. Whether it be my favorite blanket or something soothing to listen to, there are several products that make my worst pain days seem bearable.

This isn’t the kind of information I want to keep to myself. I want to share these and I hope that you…

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Chronic Illness Spotlight: Arnold Chiari Malformation

Chronic Illness Spotlight is a series in which different illnesses are highlighted and a Chronic Illness Warrior that lives with the illness is featured. In today’s edition with will learn about Arnold Chiari Malformation with Zosha Faith.

Chronic Illness Spotlight is a series in which different illnesses are highlighted and a Chronic Illness Warrior that lives with the illness is featured. In the last edition of Chronic Illness Spotlight, we learned about Crohn’s Disease. In today’s edition we will learn about Arnold Chiari Malformation and will feature Zosha Faith.

What is Arnold Chiari Malformation?

According to the

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Stop Setting Yourself on Fire!

Stop Setting Yourself on Fire!

Have you ever come across a quote and have it stick in your mind? That recently happened to me and I couldn’t stop thinking about its meaning and life application. For days, I contemplated this quote and its meaning. What does it even mean to set yourself on fire?

What Does it Mean to Set Yourself on Fire?

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Migraine Explained: Phantosmia

It can easily be said that during my Migraine Attacks that my sense of smells is heightened. I smell things that no human should be able to smell. Basically, my nose is better than a coon dog on a great hunt! But what happens when there is no signs of migr

It can easily be said that during my Migraine Attacks that my sense of smells is heightened. I smell things that no human should be able to smell. Basically, my nose is better than a coon dog on a great hunt! But what happens when there is no signs of migraine and the things you are smelling are not there? Well, that is a whole different thing entirely. Welcome to the world of Phantosmia!

What is…

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Making Simple Goals When You Have Chronic Illness

When you have a Chronic Illness, life can sometimes be messy and complicated. It is hard to make plans and it is even harder to set goals. It is important to make simple goals that are more short term rather than long term goals that are more elaborate.

When you have a Chronic Illness, life can sometimes be messy and complicated. It is hard to make plans and it is even harder to set goals. It is important to make simple goals that are more short term rather than long term goals that are more elaborate.

The writing prompts from A Chronic Voicealways seem to fit in perfect with my focus each month. So, I have been using them as a way to make…

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Chronic Illness Spotlight: Crohn's Disease

Chronic Illness Spotlight is a series in which different illnesses are highlighted and a Chronic Illness Warrior that lives with the illness is featured. Today we will spotlight a Chronic Illness called Crohn’s Disease with featured guest, Kelly Rulle

Chronic Illness Spotlight is a series in which different illnesses are highlighted and a Chronic Illness Warrior that lives with the illness is featured. In the last article, we discussed Systemic Lupus. Today’s post will spotlight a Chronic Illness called Crohn’s Disease.

What is Crohn’s Disease?

Crohn’s disease is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease that causes inflammation of the digestive…

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Easing Seasonal Affective Disorder Symptoms

Right now, the United States is facing a brutal cold spell that even has the Postal Service suspending deliveries in some areas. It is time for some with Seasonal Affective Disorder to experience what is called the Winter Blues.

Right now, the United States is facing a brutal cold spell that even has the Postal Service suspending deliveries in some areas. It is time for some with Seasonal Affective Disorder to experience what is called the Winter Blues.

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

According the Mayo.com, “Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that’s related to changes in seasons.” The…

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Migraine Explained: Postdrome Phase

One of the things that makes a Migraine very different than an ordinary headache is that it isn’t over once the pain subsides. What is the Postdrome Phase?

One of the things that makes a Migraine very different than an ordinary headache is that it isn’t over once the pain subsides. Most people are not aware that there are after effects that are just has difficult to navigate as the other symptoms. This final phase of Migraine is called the Postdrome phase.

What is the Postdrome Phase?

Also known as the “Migraine Hangover”, this phase can be as…

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Why Holiday Shopping is not Easy with a Wheelchair

I was able to go do some Christmas Shopping on Black Friday. It was wonderful to get out and to be around the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. What made this excursion even better was that my sister and her family was down for a visit. What made this shopping trip difficult was that I decided to use my wheelchair so I would be able to have energy to enjoy it.

I was able to go do some Christmas Shopping on Black Friday. It was wonderful to get out and to be around the hustle and bustle of holiday shopping. What made this excursion even better was that my sister and her family was down for a visit. What made this shopping trip difficult was that I decided to use my wheelchair so I would be able to have energy to enjoy it. I wrote before in Why I…