Tag: #Chronic Illness
41 posts tagged with "Chronic Illness"
Fibromyalgia or Lyme Disease?
Here's my truth...after going through what I went through, any time that I hear someone say they have fibromyalgia, I cringe a little inside. I feel the same way about numerous other diagnoses as well, including chronic fatigue syndrome and multiple sclerosis, but my story involves fibromyalgia. I firmly believe...
Read MoreGood Morning Body, Today I Hear You
Good morning body. I forgot about you and I'm so sorry. Today, I will remember you. I will invite movement and joy back into my body. I will touch you, hold you and rejoice in you. No longer will I allow fear of the unknown to form a barrier between...
Read MoreShould I Go On Vacation During My Lyme Battle?
With summer upon us I'm seeing this question a lot..."Should I go on vacation during my battle against Lyme disease?" The responses range from, "hell no!!" to "Yes, definitely! Your body and mind need a vacation. Getting away will do you good." While I agree with both sentiments, I believe...
Read MoreDeciding to be a Warrior not the Victim
Wallowing is what I would call it. I spent my days wallowing. Going through the motions, fending off fear, confusion and loneliness…and wallowing. I went to bed fearful that I may not wake up and I woke up dreading the day. Stumbling through the motions of a life colored by...
Read MoreAt the Very Least, You Must Love Yourself
My battle was very long and very hard. It has taken me three years into remission to realize that, at some point, I stopped loving myself. Sure, from the outside it appeared that I was taking care of myself. I was regimented about my treatment, I did everything I was...
Read MoreSeasonal Changes Can Be Difficult for Lymies
For most people, the changing of seasons is an exciting time. Whether you prefer winter to summer or spring to fall, it always feels like a time of beginnings. For those battling Lyme disease however, the change of seasons brings along a slew of feelings, questions and concerns. I remember...
Read MoreI was Scared. It’s Okay That You’re Scared Too.
Like prey being hunted I can never relax. A ticking time bomb waiting for the relief of an explosion. Angry that I am unable to perform the simplest of tasks. I curse you and beg for relief. I dream of that girl dancing in a field of wildflowers. Yearning for...
Read MoreA Few Poems of Love and Gratitude
So, today I am suffering from major writer's block. There are times when I feel like I'm not doing enough, or perhaps more accurately, that I wish I could do more. I really do truly wish that I could wrap you all up in security, love and grace. I want...
Read MoreLymies Need More Help and Attention
Surrounded by a sea of unknowns, drifting in a boat of loneliness. Questions loom and swirl like the torrent of a hurricane. The winds whisk us away to a place of torment. Pain, fear and suffering bounce off our boat like a thousand tiny rainy drops, saturating our every waking...
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