Do you feel like a failure? I did Maybe, in many ways, I still do It is a pervasive limiting belief I have that haunts me, especially when it comes to chronic pain and illness. I feel like I failed my family I feel like I failed in the workforce That I fail as a... Continue Reading →
Exercise. There. I said it. Sounds a little bit like a curse word. Mostly because it is necessary in some ways and it's painful. Seemly with no real output. Or at least, not in the way we wish there was an output. Like Boom, cured. More like Boom, sprained my body. Instead, its arduous, difficult... Continue Reading →
Chronic illness and perception of control When you read the the previous post it sounds ideal. Having this resilience and positive coping strategies to fling out with any stressful situation. Dealing with negative emotions. Sounds awesome. But from my experience coping is a process not an endpoint. I am quite aware of one very poignant... Continue Reading →
Ennui A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement. (Google) There is this state that comes after a setback when you have yet to quite adjust to things - this stagnant, listless, lethargic state I get in. One of ennui. I find myself here. Trying to move forward but... Continue Reading →
Chronically Nikki 