Halloween can be a difficult time for people who have suffered a past trauma. What seems to be harmless fun for some can trigger paralyzing memories for others.
Memories of childhood abuse, rape, domestic abuse, military combat, natural disasters, and/or violent attacks may be unleashed by a number of things, many which cannot be avoided throughout the Halloween season. Some of these triggers include, but are not limited to…….
Tag Archives: self care
Top 10 Realistic New Year Goals For People With Chronic Illness
Ten realistic New Year Goals for people living with chronic illness.
5 Best Podiatrist Nail Clippers For Psoriatic Arthritis Toenail Care
Psoriatic arthritis toenail care is made easy with at-home pedicures using these podiatrist-toenail clippers.
Top Fibromyalgia Recommendations From Fifteen Experienced Patients
Top fibromyalgia recommendations from fifteen experienced patients. Great advice for the newly diagnosed and those who have struggled for decades!
The Importance of Listening to Your Body With Psoriatic Arthritis
Why listening to your body with psoriatic arthritis or other painful chronic illnesses is extremely important.
How To Find Your New Normal After A Chronic Illness Diagnosis
Trying to find your new normal after a chronic illness diagnosis is not as easy as you may think. Here are a few reasons why!
Fibromyalgia Flare-Ups – Four Different Types And How To Get Through Them
Fibromyalgia flare-ups vary in form, degree, and duration. Here are 4 types and how to survive them!
Self-Defense Suggestions for the Chronically Ill
Self-defense product suggestions for the chronically ill. Stay safe at home and on the go.
Blogger Linkup, My Chronic Life Adventures
This month’s blogger linkup is all about my chronic life adventures. 😉 Pandemic and chronic pain won’t stop me!
My June Experiment: A Chronic Voice Linkup
Welcome to my June experiment. My life will only get worse unless I try something different. Here’s what I intend to try this month to make living with the progression of fibromyalgia, arthritis, and endometriosis better.
My Chronic Pain Brain Ramblings for May
Welcome to my chronic pain brain ramblings.🥶 Read what I have to say about these prompts: foreseeing, panicking, upbringing, accessing, and soothing.
What COVID19 and Social Distancing have Returned to the Lives of the Chronically Ill
COVID19 and social distancing have taken a lot away from us, but there are a few things they have given the chronically ill that are worth celebrating!
Spring Clean: Disinfect Your Diet
It’s time to spring clean your diet! How journaling helped me weed out the foods and ingredients that were increasing my chronic pain.
My Word of the Week is Limited * How My Current Chronic Pain Flare is Limiting My Time, Energy, Ability, and Patience. How I am Getting By without Giving Up!
My current chronic pain flare has limited my time, energy, ability, and patience. This is how I am getting by without giving up.
Your Flare Will End In 5 Days! Would a Recovery Time Frame Make Getting Through Your Next Chronic Pain/Illness Flare Less Frustrating?
Lack of a chronic pain/illness flare recovery time frame leads to frustration, guilt, and depression. Is having one unrealistic? It may not be!
What The Disabled Diva is Looking at, Playing, Joining, Invigorated by, and Ditching This Month. Living with Fibromyalgia and Psoriatic Arthritis
In this month’s linkup I share what I am looking at, playing, joining, invigorated by, and ditching to make living with my chronic illnesses easier, less painful, and more fun!
The Mandalorian Approach to Explaining What it is Like to Live with Fibromyalgia and Psoriatic Arthritis
Have you watched The Mandalorian on Disney Plus? My family had a weekly date to watch it together. Afterward, we would discuss the episode or show in general. One thing that surprised me was how deeply I related to the Mandalorian whenever he was questioned about not removing his helmet. What does this have to do with living with fibromyalgia and psoriatic arthritis? Read on to find out!
5 Self-Care Activities to Help You Regain the Self-Love That You Did Not Realize Your Chronic Illness had Stolen
Fall back in love with yourself! Regain the self-love that your chronic illness stole with these five self-care activities and journal prompts!
Purging and revamping my chronic life! Out with the old and in with the new! Life with Fibromyalgia and Psoriatic Arthritis
My chronic life was in need of a good purge and revamping! Discover the changes that will make it easier, less painful, and more fun!
Four Fibromyalgia Pain Fighting Philosophies for a Fabulous New Year!
Thrive this New Year by following these fibromyalgia and chronic pain-fighting philosophies that will make your life easier, less painful, and more fun!