Mental Health Awareness Month I hope to change the stigma surrounding… Mental Illness We need to spread awareness and make people realize it is OK to ask and accept help. I have a long-standing battle with mental health. In the last several years. At least 3/4 of my life. In addition to Major Depressive disorder, I struggle with Chronic Pain .It is a struggle to find balance and not let the chronic pain make my depression worse. My “Journey” started with symptoms showing up in my preteen/teen years. Treatment was not sought for years. I have quite a history with…
Write 28 Days Write 28 days, not necessarily with ease I am participating in the Write 28 days challenge. It is February 6. Today’s word prompt is ease I’m joining a host of writers participating in a Write 28 Days challenge sponsored by Anita Ojeda. I missed several days so far already. I am working on setting a routine that sets my days up for ease. Ease, I don’t dream of a life of luxury but I do dream of a life with much more ease. Easier days of functioning with less chronic pain. Days of less stress and more…
I am linking up with Grammys Grid The writing prompt is Active Be Active Be Active~ (Reminds me of the Activia Brand Yogurt commercial for some reason? or a gut health commercial?) I will be honest here I struggle with being physically active. Currently my pain in my joints and bones is through the roof. I know being inactive is only going to weaken muscles and cause more pain. How do I find the balance? I think back to my much younger years when if I didn’t have my nose in a book I was very active. I used to…
10 Coping Mechanisms For Chronic Pain Chronic pain can take over every aspect of your life and stop you from doing the things that you love. Luckily, there are coping mechanisms to lessen your pain, even if temporarily. Sometimes, you just need a break from the pain. One of the first coping mechanisms is pay attention to your breathing. Try these strategies to alleviate your pain: 1. Keep yourself distracted. Do something that you really enjoy. Focus on what you’re doing at that moment. ● Focusing intently on something you enjoy lessens your stress and tends to put the pain…
Making a Difference by Spreading Awareness
How has your summer been? I hope it has been good. I have been immersing myself in learning more about herbal remedies. Finding more uses of my essential oils and practicing how to make herbal medicine.
As an amazon associate, this post has links that I may earn a small commission if you purchase after clicking through these links. Thank you. My 5 Must-Have Natural Remedies in Chronic Pain Relief With severe arthritis, I am almost always in pain. I now have microscopic colitis so can not take NSAID’s for pain relief so had to find more natural remedies. I have had surgery on my hand and a complete knee replacement. I am preparing for a partial knee replacement. After multiple surgeries and continuing pain, I am always looking for relief. Here is how I have…
