Whenever I think about this blog, I'm filled with a sense of pride. I started WorryWarior around Christmas in 2018. I had just come back from my study abroad in France, and was grappling with the major life changes of chronic illness. In pain, depressed, and struggling to handle my emotions, I did what I… Continue reading More
Author: Alexandra
Fibromyalgia, CFS, Depression, Anxiety, EDS, oh my! Life as a spoonie isn't easy, but love and community make it a little easier.
“Do Your Best”
"Holy shit you guys. Is it possible to blow your own mind?"
Charging Interest- April’s Dream Life Challenge
Hello friends and family! So, for the month of April my task as part of the Dream Life Challenge was to stick to my budget and write down every payment made. I’d call this a 50-50 pass/fail month. I stuck to my budget, but I was not great about writing down every expense when it… Continue reading Charging Interest- April’s Dream Life Challenge
Cats and Guinea Pigs
Hi everyone! So, the last time you heard from me, I was in bed, feeling like death warmed over, after testing positive for Covid-19. I have since recovered, almost completely, but there are a few symptoms I'm figuring out. Flashback to Thursday, March 31st. I'd noticed throughout the week that my brain fog was worse… Continue reading Cats and Guinea Pigs
Cleaning Like My Life Depends On It
For the month of March, my task would be to clean at least 15 minutes every weekday and 30 minutes every weekend. The goal for this month was to keep a clean and tidy home. But then last weekend, one of my roommates tested positive for COVID-19, and cleaning got a whole lot more serious.… Continue reading Cleaning Like My Life Depends On It
March
Goal for this month: Keep a Tidy Home To do this month: Clean 10 minutes every weekdayClean 30 minutes every weekendDrink at least two full water bottles a dayUpdate the blog at least twice a month Day 1 and 2: And just like that, my Dream Life Project has officially begun! I suppose it makes… Continue reading March
Introducing…
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Invisible Conversations
Hi friends and family! One of the best things about this blog is that not only can all of my friends and family stay updated on the many things happening in my life, it has also opened up a space for a great spoonie community! I had the opportunity a couple of months ago to… Continue reading Invisible Conversations
Talking About It
Hello friends and family! Happy spring! The change of the seasons is always one of my favorite times of year. The clouds go away, the sun comes out, I feel lighter as I manage only depression and not seasonal depression, the flowers bloom, the birds sing. When the seasonal depression goes away... This change of… Continue reading Talking About It
To my fellow survivors
Trigger Warning: sexual assault This is an open letter to my fellow survivors. I see you. I see you working hard every day to continue living your life. I see you trying to forget, trying to move on, trying to move past. I see you having days, bad ones and good ones. I see you… Continue reading To my fellow survivors
Worry Warrior- Life with Chronic Illness 