I was thinking about my self-worth and my self-care. I am told both are not so great. However, I have been in this pain game a very long time and part of how I behave has been conditioned into me. Is it really my fault I tend to brush off my pain when I had … Continue reading The Look of doubt
Went for a mini vacation
To Jasper national park for two days. Really needed a break. Just a break. Disappearing Lake View on top of Tram line. We took some driving tours, took a short walk around the Maligne canyon, Athabasca falls and went on the tram line. All of which causes pain. Even with breaks in there... holy … Continue reading Went for a mini vacation
Suicide: long-term solution to short-term problems
I saw a comment today that irks me. Someone posted "Suicide doesn't take away the pain, it gives it to someone else." Which, frankly, I do not like as it is because it makes the person who is suicidal feel blame and guilt for a problem that is difficult and complex. When in fact, when … Continue reading Suicide: long-term solution to short-term problems
Oliver Sacks: migraine
Oliver Sacks recently passed away. He wrote a well-known book in the migraine community called 'Migraine'. I have been meaning to buy the book forever but have not gotten around to it yet. It is on my reading list. Here is my review of Hallucinations though. That was a very interesting read. “In examining disease, … Continue reading Oliver Sacks: migraine
Thoughts about invisible illness
Yes along the way my illness has taught me many things but it has definitely taught me that it sucks. It has taught me subtle variations of pain and numerous types of pain. I am now a connoisseur of pain. I know its infinite degrees and flavours and distinct types. So I have some things … Continue reading Thoughts about invisible illness
