In all seriousness, being sick made this a long, drawn out week. It was only made better by lots of fluids, rest, and soup. I am nothing if not serious about soup. Unfortunately, whatever this virus is, it lulled me into a false sense of security because it's a sadistic bastard. I was fine for … Continue reading My Goal This Weekend
Fibromyalgia
Where The Hell Does The Year Go?
Where The Hell Does The Year Go? Every year I’m semi-amazed I’ve survived and gotten this far: Both in life and in the day-to-day struggle. I have a lot to be grateful for. I’ve had an incredibly rough two years. The years before that were not perfect, some were horrific in their lack of kindness, … Continue reading Where The Hell Does The Year Go?
Overreaching
I decided a few weeks ago to forgo all the "traditional" Thanksgiving Day fare. I did not relish the idea of dealing with a turkey when a good half of it would end up in the garbage or making stuffing because I made it last year and there is simply NEVER enough stuffing one can … Continue reading Overreaching
Stick A Fork In Me!
I have been hard at work for hours now. The plus side, I am getting closer to being done, which is fantastic. The downside, I am completely and utterly exhausted. I don't know if it's the shock of the bitter cold or if the excruciating pain of the past few weeks has simply drained me … Continue reading Stick A Fork In Me!
Okay, Here’s The Deal…
Fall is still in "full bloom". The trees are lush with color, but there aren't a lot of completely leaf free trees, mine included. Naturally, this is right about the time when I might get sick. It's slowly been affecting me for about a week now, but I kept saying "Oh, the time is about … Continue reading Okay, Here’s The Deal…
Sick & Tired
I am sick & tired. Mostly of being both of the aforementioned. Because I have Fibromyalgia, my body responds differently to the weather and a lot of other external things that I, personally, cannot control. I have heightened senses, so a lot of smells make me sick and I often have to retreat to my … Continue reading Sick & Tired
The Darkness Follows
Hello everyone! Before I say more, I'd like to take a moment to welcome all the newcomers that have hopped on board in the last week or so, and especially anyone that has taken the time to read and comment. It's been absolutely lovely to see. 🙂 I don't know if everyone experiences moments of … Continue reading The Darkness Follows
Saying Goodbye To September…
September always sneaks up on me unpleasantly, kind of like the holiday season (If I see one more Christmas decoration, I'll flip my lid!). I'm never fully prepared for it and I am always happy to see it go. October is my favorite month of the year. It reminds me of very happy times in … Continue reading Saying Goodbye To September…
I’m Fried!
After editing for ten hours yesterday, I am completely fried to a crisp. It's going to take a while before my back, neck, and shoulder feel normal again. I did yoga stretches to loosen all of my muscles when I was done for the day yesterday, and then I covered all the affected problem spots … Continue reading I’m Fried!
Caring For Pets With Chronic Pain/Fibromyalgia
Caring For Pets With Chronic Pain/Fibromyalgia Across the scale of Chronic Pain/Fibro sufferers, I have noticed a very high percentage of us are pet owners. I, myself, adopted a kitten last Fall. The tiny, under three pounds, kitten I brought home (see photo in the About section) that fell asleep in my lap after a … Continue reading Caring For Pets With Chronic Pain/Fibromyalgia
Written by LISA MARINO-Molchanova 