There are risk factors to being chronically ill in a high-stress environment and being isolated during the pandemic life. COVID19 brings with it unique external stressors we may have a difficult time adjusting to like we do other stressors. Mental illness Anxiety: Even before COVID-19 hit its shores, the U.S. was a clinically anxious place. According … Continue reading Chronic illness: Pandemic stress
Review: Winnie’s Picks- paint by numbers
“I have been given this product as part of a product review process. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review remain my own and I was in no way influenced by the company. Post may contain affiliate links.” So I have started and finished a new project. I will tell you … Continue reading Review: Winnie’s Picks- paint by numbers
Epsom salt baths
I think by far my favourite form of Fibromyalgia self-care is the Epsom salt bath on a bad pain day. This is because it is relaxing and the Epsom salts relax our stiff and sore muscles. I always take baths, I find them soothing. And I always put Epsom salts in there. I will use … Continue reading Epsom salt baths
Chronic illness: Savouring simple pleasures
I live for simple pleasures. With chronic pain and chronic illness, limitations can be severe at times. This is one of those times. Simple pleasures are things that protect and nourish our wellbeing. They are in fact an important facet of our self-care. Our hobbies and activities that promote well-being and engage our focus and … Continue reading Chronic illness: Savouring simple pleasures
The migraine slump
I have had this relentless migraine pain for over a month. I tried everything under the sun (Or dark?) to abort it. Or reduce it. Or manage it. And nada. Today it broke. Aside from vertigo and dizzy spells. But that is 'nother story. This is a story of the migraine mood slump. It can … Continue reading The migraine slump
Self Care Sunday: Coloring
So one thing people recommend for relaxing and zenning out is the simple act of coloring. Just like the good old days. I actually can only indulge in this for short periods of time due to my nerve damage in my dominant hand. And, also, sort of suck at it as a result. But I rather think … Continue reading Self Care Sunday: Coloring
