Chronic negative stress does not do a body good. We all know this. Because we have pain and illness and so stress from That plus
Category: mood
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
My doctor seems to think I have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). By the way, I rather disagree with whoever named that- I have SAD. I
Chronic migraines and suicide awareness
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide Awareness is a cause close to my heart as I have had a few attempts due to unmanaged chronic
11 Ways to give yourself a mood boost
It isn’t a secret that pain causes a flux in our emotions. I mean, duh. And we try to find ways to manage our moods
Chronic illness: Mood, happiness, and life satisfaction
What I don’t like is this ‘pursuit of happiness’ as an ultimate life goal. It is flawed in design. It is like utopia… it
Troubled waters
Migraine Awareness Day 23 Watch the video of Josh Groban and Brian McKnight singing “Bridge Over Troubled Waters,” then tell us about a time you
Self-imposed stigma: weak
We are strong in many ways. How we persevere. How we have adapted and coped with chronic illness. I know this for a fact,
Mental Health Awareness month: Depression and migraines
With migraines, we are three times more likely to develop depression. And we have a higher risk of suicide as well, even factoring in
Moment of despair
I am waiting on my appeal for long-term disability from work and that in itself is pretty anxiety-inducing. But I was just thinking of what
Migraine and depression #MHAM
I was diagnosed with depression associated with chronic pain, but the fact is migraines play a significant role in this. Migraines can dramatically affect my
The slippery slope of high pain and depression at night
I was talking about triggers with my psychologist in regards to depression. He said he pretty much knew what mine were. And I said good
Paingry: Angry, so angry but trying not to show it.
Gripping about that irritation from pain. Good thing no one is psychic from the angry little thoughts this pained brain comes up with when trying
