10 Signs: You Might be a “Professional Patient” If…
I was shopping for my Mother’s Day present today and I brought my 40% off coupon with me. As I
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mental health
A Lesson I Learned the Hard Way (#HAWMC)
Today I continue WEGO’s Health Activist Month Challenge (#HAWMC), which I’ve been enjoying immensely. Day 19: Lesson Learned. What’s a
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5 Challenges & 5 Small Victories (#HAWMC)
I continue WEGO’s Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge (#HAWMC). Day 18: 5 Challenges & 5 Small Victories. Make a list
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“You’re Just Stressed Out;” Dismissing Pain as Fake (#HAWMC)
Day 14. I’m participating in Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge, #HAWMC. Today’s question is: Well that’s just crazy! What’s the most
Read MoreA Few of My Favorite Things; #HAWMC
Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge: Day 13. “These are a few of my favorite things” It may not be brown
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4 Mental Health Benefits of Exercise; #HAWMC
Health Activist Choice Day 12: Write about whatever you want today! (The Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge, #HAWMC) Many Americans
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Listening Speaks Volumes
One of the most popular things chronically ill people hear is, “If you put your faith in Christ, you wouldn’t
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Bipolar Disorder: 3 Tips for Making Mood Charts Work
With World Bipolar Day (March 30) upon us, I decided to blog about one of the most overlooked tools in
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8 Acts of Kindness to Brighten Someone’s Day
Last week was very stressful. In the midst of my pain and fatigue, I got a surprise package in the
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Comedy Corner #3
It’s time to start another week with humor. As I’ve previously blogged about, I think laughter is the most overlooked
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