The limitations of chronic illness are many and are unique to each person. The realities of “I can’t” are much of what makes depression so common in those who are chronically ill. For me those I can’t’s feel like a weight tied to me, holding me back from things that everyone else takes for granted. …
Autonomic dysfunction. Those words probably don’t mean much to you. Three years ago they were gibberish to me. Chances are unless you’re a medical professional or a Dysautonomia patient, you probably haven’t given much thought to your autonomic nervous system. So let’s lay down the basics. Your autonomic nervous system (ANS) controls your body’s automatic …
From the perspective of an I Love Lucy loving young woman with chronic illness. 1). Your life moves at a different pace It’s not unheard of to be pulling yourself out of bed at odd hours and if you get dressed it probably won’t be until after noon. Appointments in the early morning are never …
UPDATE AS OF 03/10/2015 The draft copy the new printer sent me looks great and the book is now available for ordering once again! As you will see on the listing, the book price has been raised to $12 due to an increase in printing price. I’m so excited to be able to offer this …