Self-esteem can take a real blow with chronic pain. I never thought much about it until my psychologist mentioned it to me. You sort of endure in this state of low self-esteem and low self-worth. Like it is a normal state of being. There wasn't much research to be found on the subject even though... Continue Reading →
I got a Lumbar Puncture, also known as a spinal tap, on Friday. It is done on the lower back in the lumbar region. It was done as an outpatient. I went in, I didn't even have to change into one of those horrible hospital gowns. They got me to lie on my side with... Continue Reading →
When we’re struggling with illness our self-esteem and self-worth can plummet. We may see ourselves as stagnant, irritable, unlovable and stuck. Research shows that maintaining positive feelings about ourselves during illness flares can improve both physical and mental well-being. Achieving this can be a struggle. Kristin Neff is a leading researcher on self-compassion according to Psychology Today. Neff has... Continue Reading →
I used to have this little paper on my wall at work showing some disability statistics so that people would understand the importance of getting insurance on their banking products, or outside insurance to cover things, if something should happen- those stats reflecting the rate of disability per age group (long and short). I posted... 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 →
Chronically Nikki 