Since I was young I have had an Invisible Illness(es). This is a distinct experience with distinct problems. I have invisible disabilities: Chronic Migraines Fibromyalgia Chronic vertigo (Rides the line of an invisible disability for sure as I will mention but certainly it can't be Seen) That cause the most problems for me for most... Continue Reading →
Me: I’m going to clean the house in One day! Body: Hell no, you’re not. Me: Yep, getting started now. *Does one thing* Body: Here is some fatigue and pain for you. Price of that one thing. You're welcome. Me: Damn it! Fact is, everything has a price and cost And you have a couple... Continue Reading →
Oh, I know, Pacing, we all have heard about it and know about it but I have to talk about it because it is a pretty big damn deal. It is one of those fundamental skills that we Know and also Ignore. It’s a thing we do and then regret that and then do it... Continue Reading →
Being productive on disability takes on different meaning than when I was working. I have to account for pain, fatigue, vertigo, muscle weakness and my mobility issues. In order words, productivity takes planning. I plan what I need to do and I figure out how to get it done. And I do not feel like... Continue Reading →
Chinese meditation balls are called Baoding balls or sometimes Zen mediation balls. How to use: They are two balls you can roll around in your palm in a circular motion. Some of them, like mine, have a chime in them. As a beginner, as you rotate them the balls maintain contact the whole time. As... Continue Reading →
Productivity is one of those words I cringe when I hear. It has negative associations for me now with chronic pain and chronic illnesses. I was pondering my old relationship with productivity when I worked. It is not a pleasant one. And this is that tale: Let's talk work and career I had a full-time... Continue Reading →
The old Blog I could have completely re-instated my blog my installing the download but, I had been hacked and that was lost. So I start fresh. I so have a lot of posts I had made from a book I am figuring out and I may use some of those from a new point... Continue Reading →
The grief of a body that was never quite leaves us. You think that it will. And it will for a time. But there comes a day when things get worse and it can come back. I sit outside watching the sun rise and listen to the sprinkle of rain hit the ground. It is... Continue Reading →
Chronically Nikki 