It's mildly ironic - yesterday I blogged about my meds and my occasional dismay with my personal pharmacy. I just got the word we've all been anxiously awaiting, and it means a decision on more meds. Yes, you might have guessed it. XMRV Positive. (click for more info on the test) The viral load was… Continue reading That Sinking Feeling
How Did This Happen?
Each day, I wake up & it's the same, always the same: Make tea. Eat a Larabar or Luna Bar. Must have padding in there. For what's to come. The meds, and there are so many of them. They're sneaky. You start out with just one, but then over time, more get added: Lyrica: Big-Pharma's… Continue reading How Did This Happen?
Ash’s Advice: Part One of Many To Come
Recently, friends have suggested that though I may be sick in body, I'm still a good writer, and that maybe through my writing I could find a way to help other people, especially other women, who are going through the trials and tribulations of chronic illness, whether it's called: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Myalgic Encephalomyelitis… Continue reading Ash’s Advice: Part One of Many To Come
Wolfdreams: “Horses on Fire”
There are parts of me that have long slept that are awakening, and I'm not sure why, or even if, I want them. But they are my "Gifts" and I know I should welcome them. MSNBC has a news article today about the devastating wildfires currently scorching areas of Texas. "Horses on Fire: Texas battling… Continue reading Wolfdreams: “Horses on Fire”
Strange Lessons
I have learned some strange lessons in the last week or two. These likely only apply to me, but I'm putting them up here as kind of a "note to self" since the short-term memory loss is pretty bad and I'll surely forget, otherwise. 1. Fioricet. I've tried nearly every migraine medication there is. For… Continue reading Strange Lessons
Mindfulness: Spring Sunshine and Squirrels
Many spiritual traditions teach the lesson of mindfulness: focusing on the here & now, being attentive & mindful of everything around you, that rises within your mind, but without grasping to hold on to it. I've been practicing today, and here are some of the things I experienced... Sun & warmth, the warmest day of… Continue reading Mindfulness: Spring Sunshine and Squirrels
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