The Traumatic Journey: Part I

2022-06-062022-06-08 Miss Poison Migraines, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Chronic Migraines, Health, Honesty, Nerve Blocks, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Suffering, Trauma, Writing

I've been quiet for what seems like forever, and anyone who knows me knows I use my platform to communicate and inform; even if my subject matter isn't popular. It's likely obvious to my regular readers that I am going through some heavy shit. I am. Unfortunately, I am also numb to a lot of … Continue reading The Traumatic Journey: Part I

We Need to Talk About Racial Disparities in Migraine Care

Link 2022-05-282022-05-30 Miss Poison Migraines Articles, Chronic Migraines, Health, Migraines, Racial Disparity, Systemic Racism

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/we-need-to-talk-about-racial-disparities-in-migraine-care/ar-AAXHHty This is such an important article, and I had to share it with fellow migraineurs.

As Anxiety-Related Discrimination Complaints Rise, Here’s How To Protect Yourself

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/tomspiggle/2022/05/16/anxiety-disorders-and-mh-discrimination-in-the-workplace/?sh=5eb14dfa731f

Chronic Insomnia & Trying To Combat Terrorism

2022-04-07 Miss Poison Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Israel, Terrorism, Writing Chronic Insomnia, Chronic Pain, Health, Israel, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Selective Activism, Speaking The Fuck Up, Tel Aviv, Terrorism, Terrorist Attacks, Writing

I only have a few days to recalibrate before I have to force myself to function like a "normal" human-being. I can't exactly walk into multiple doctor's appointments and fall asleep, though that might help the message sink in for some of them. I've been trying so hard and today I failed. Epically. I hardly … Continue reading Chronic Insomnia & Trying To Combat Terrorism

Blame-related action tendencies are linked to vulnerability to major depressive disorder

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https://www.psypost.org/2022/03/blame-related-action-tendencies-are-linked-to-vulnerability-to-major-depressive-disorder-62718

Spending more time at home is linked to more severe symptoms in people with depression

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https://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-03-home-linked-severe-symptoms-people.html

It makes sense that the attack on Ukraine is causing you anxiety, experts say. Here’s what to do

2022-03-062022-03-08 Miss Poison Anxiety Anxiety, Articles, Health, Madeline Holcombe, Ukraine

https://www.ksl.com/article/50359845/it-makes-sense-that-the-attack-on-ukraine-is-causing-you-anxiety-experts-say-heres-what-to-do

Why These 2 Medical Experts Want a New Stroke Treatment

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https://www.investorideas.com/news/2022/biotech/02151Stroke-Treatment.asp

Slow, Agonizing Death

2022-02-092022-02-10 Miss Poison Chronic Pain Chronic Pain, Health, Images/Photos/Quotes, Migraines

This tweet could not be more accurate. For the past few weeks, I've been dealing with daily, intense migraines. The app I use actually reminded me that I've had a migraine for over sixteen days straight. I don't normally get them for weeks at a time any more, so my head, face, jaw, spine, and … Continue reading Slow, Agonizing Death

Cleansing The Silent Anger

2022-02-05 Miss Poison Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Writing Anger, Anti-Zionism, Antisemitism, Faith, Hate Crimes, Health, Honesty, Judaism, Pieces Of Me, Poison In Lethal Doses, Racism, Selective Racism, Taking A Break, Transparency, Writing

Over the past year, a lot has changed for me. Wonderful things, many wonderful opportunities. Amazing things which I've kept quiet about because I firmly believe in not feeding my own ego. I take a victorious moment and then I might share it with my nearest and dearest (Not always.), but I don't make a … Continue reading Cleansing The Silent Anger