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March 20, 2018 Nikki work

Things I learned from myself

I have been reviewing old posts to add featured pictures to them and do some editing and I have learned a few things about myself along the way. While I am boldly going where cures fear to tread, I seem to be traveling in a bit of a circle here. Round and round we go, … Continue reading Things I learned from myself

December 20, 2017December 22, 2017 Nikki Uncategorized

Must be nice not to work

So I am on a leave right now until this vestibular migraine, or whatever it is, sorts itself out. I hope the neuro can figure out what it is. Or it ends on its own soon. I am aiming end of month, and I hope my brain concurs with that plan. Today was … Continue reading Must be nice not to work

March 28, 2017March 25, 2018 Nikki coping with disability, Disability in Canada

Lack of reliability and disability

There is this lack of dependability and reliability that comes with being incapable of working. You prove it by trying and failing. Sometimes over and over again as I did. And failing and destroying your self-worth while you are at it. So you have to understand you can't do it. And you will the void … Continue reading Lack of reliability and disability

March 27, 2017March 25, 2018 Nikki disability, thinking some thoughts

A tale of doubt

I know I have a self-worth problem. It developed over time from the guilt of being in pain, missing work and being told I should feel guilty about it. Started to feel pretty worthless. Then my functionality began to suffer. Too much pain once migraines become daily with the fibromyalgia in there. Even though I … Continue reading A tale of doubt

March 10, 2017March 25, 2018 Nikki Uncategorized

Eternal frustration with Insurance

I'm at a point where I am unable to fathom what to do with my insurance company. Clearly, I am chronically ill. Clearly, I was on long term for it. I returned to work and it didn't work. I went down to part-time, it didn't work. My doctor and psychologist wanted me back on long-term. … Continue reading Eternal frustration with Insurance

July 21, 2013October 4, 2019 Nikki anxiety, chronic migraine, fear

The disability line: What the hell is functional?

I cannot even grasp the meaning of functional anymore. It is beyond me. I am in agony right now as I write this. Too much pain to sleep and have been immobile all day. Unable to function. Unable to do anything because of the pain and the auras. Is that the line I wonder? That … Continue reading The disability line: What the hell is functional?