I was excellent a catastrophizing. It was a skill. A very bad skill but I also have Major Depressive Disorder so it was a skill
Category: leisure and social
What are you grateful for today?
I wrote an article about gratitude and actually put it in the menu on my page. It was one of the things my psychologist has
Hermit mode and socializing
I am an introvert. And because I am an introvert when I am in pain I react a certain way. I retreat more and more.
Social interaction #MHAM #MHAMSMC
Tell us about a missed special occasion or strategy you’ve discovered to avoid missing out. You know it is hard to say I use a
Growing pains #MHAM #MHAMSMC
How has Migraine or Headache affected your family? The pain may be mine to feel but it has a radius and touches all those around
The big 40 birthday
I celebrated my 40th birthday on the 28th. That is now 20 years of migraines to date. But it went extremely well. Migraines have
Being social: Hibernation
With pain comes isolation. With winter comes hibernation. I see a psychologist for pain management who is rather insistent I socialize more. Good for mood.
Can't be that sick if you smile on Facebook
This is the case of someone’s medical claim that was denied because of social media. We all know social media is a reflection of life
Best laid plans of chronic illness
A friend calls you up to go to a concert, or to a dinner party or to go drinking? A family member invites you out
#MHAM Friendship
Today’s MHAM Blogging Challenge is: “The Power of Friendship”From the image below, please tell us how the power of friendship helps you maintain hope. Friendship
#MHAM Escape into nature
What in Nature Brings You Hope? Tell us what things in nature bring you hope and why. Nature itself is something I find great peace
Summer is coming #HAWMC
What are the 3 things you look forward to the most in the summer? Whether it’s travel, the weather, family cookouts or another activity, share
Went out and about to a Chsitmas Party
I managed to go out to my spouses work Christmas party. I think that these sort of social gatherings are vital to boosting the mood
Went to a concert… out of the house!
I went to a concert today, which is always a tricky venture if you have fibromyalgia and migraines. For FM it is the sitting. A
