Chronic Illness & Celebrating Every “Win”
Moments of peace when you have a chronic illness or five can be few and far between. How do we celebrate knowing the unpredictability of illness?…
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Author: JessicaGimeno
Update #1: How Physical and Occupational Therapy Are Going
I did a short video updating people on how physical therapy and occupational therapy are going for me. I’ve been in PT and OT for almost 3 months.
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Being Fashionably ill® When I Am Depressed
Sometimes doing something that makes me feel pretty – even one thing – can help me manage my bipolar depression.
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What The Fatigue? Recovering After An Event
My school hosted the first debate tournament of the school year. 150 pizzas for 700 students! How do you deal with fatigue after a big event?
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3 Words That Changed My Day
I coach high school debate. One of my students said something at the end of practice that made my day in the midst of a very arduous two weeks….
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Way to Go! Teens in Colorado Get “Mental Health Days” Law Passed
Learn about what some exceptional students in Colorado are doing to help peers who are living with mental illness.
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Book Review: Face Forward (Kevyn Aucoin)
If you own only one book about makeup, let it be Kevyn Aucoin’s Face Forward! See my review of the book and links to products I use in the video.
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Book Review: ChronicBabe 101
Check out my review of the book, ChronicBabe 101! This book is a gem for chronically ill people and those who love them.
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How To Exercise When You Are Depressed
Is it hard to exercise when you are depressed? Check out my video featuring 6 tips to help you…
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