The woman who took this picture AND her husband have been fired because of the photograph. I’m not putting this particular photo behind a cut. Yep, that’s a very dangerous photograph, isn’t it? It is if you’re trying to keep…
Miscellany
From The Organizer Lady: Fatigue makes cowards of us all. –Vince Lombardi Are you taking good care of yourself? Are you drinking enough water? Are you eating well, getting enough rest, and tending to medical needs? Dear one, please stop…
A Decent Explanation of What It’s Like to Have Fibromyalgia Syndrome
A letter to the healthy world from the land of chronic pain and fatigue A LETTER TO THE HEALTHY WORLD FROM THE LAND OF CHRONIC PAIN AND FATIGUE If you were born with healthy genes, you may know me, but…
Movie Therapy
Movie Therapy: Using Movies for Mental Health Like sambear needed an excuse to go to the movies! Are You Having Trouble Sleeping? Um, wouldn’t you know?
Rheumatologist Visit
sambear stayed home today to take me to my rheumatologist, because I’m in extreme pain. He’s so good to me. She wasn’t particularly, um, intelligible. In one breath she said she was afraid to give me more pain meds because…
Poem: On a Night of Snow
Two quotes: If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees; if you are planning for a lifetime, educate people. –Chinese proverb Start by doing what is necessary, then do what…
Shoulds Again
Remember my post about shoulds this past week? While finishing the filing yesterday, I cam upon something a long-forgotten therapist photocopied for me many years ago. It’s from the book Self-Esteem: A Proven Program of Cognitive Techniques for Assessing, Improving,…
No, Really?
Fibromyalgia Isn’t Depression
Therapy
The most important work you and I will ever do will be within the walls of our own homes. –Harold B. Lee So “short-term therapy” is available to me through my school—a maximum of 6 sessions. I have an appointment…
Reconciliation and Love
I realize that with some of the recent crap, some people may find my post about reconciliations hypocritical. I’m a very passionate person. I’m outspoken, and I prefer to tell someone exactly what I think instead of playing any games.…