Hello Friends and Family! For those of you who don’t know, I have recently arrived in South Korea! I’ve spent the past week in quarantine and have 7 days left before I can leave. Quarantine isn’t too bad, though the lack of face-to-face interaction has been a little rough. I’ve made it halfway through with… Continue reading Quarantine Tips and Tricks
Tag: #fibromyalgia
Nice to meet you, I have a Chronic Illness
Making friends as an adult is weird...
Allergic to Life
Right now I’m doped up on Benadryl, fading in and out on the couch watching HGTV As normal as this sounds (at least for me) this is new. I’m allergic to a few things: cats, dust, the growing stupidity of this nation, but usually my reactions are mild. A bit of sneezing, watery, itchy eyes,… Continue reading Allergic to Life
I am a Grown Ass Woman
(who still asks her mom to come to doctors' appointments)
A Week in My Life with Chronic Illness
https://youtu.be/nF5qZ7KiVsI Twin Talk is Alex's Youtube channel with her twin sister! Check out her latest video!
Learning to Live with Limits
Since I’ve been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and CFS/ME, I’ve been trying to spend my spoons wisely. Take time to rest, prioritize, and self-care. This is a work-in-progress as I’m the type of person who, when I’m set on a project or an idea, I want to see it through start to finish, all in one… Continue reading Learning to Live with Limits
What’s Wrong With You? Part Two: Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia (fi·bro·my·al·gi·a) is defined by the Center for Disease Control as a “condition that causes pain all over the body, sleep problems, fatigue, and often emotional and mental distress”. Fibro affects about 4 million adults in the US, yet the cause still is not known. The CDC reminds us however that fibromyalgia can be “effectively… Continue reading What’s Wrong With You? Part Two: Fibromyalgia
