...it burns you with fire instead! If it isn't one spoonie nearly burning down her office, it's the heat from a heating pad causing a rare heat-related burn rash for another spoonie. Life is complicated enough with electric appliances + brain fog. Now there's another concern (Erythema Ab Igne) about the use of heating pads … Continue reading *Press it* Some days you burn it with fire and some days…
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Where’s Whoopsie #7: Merry Christmas to All and May You All Be Alright!
Twas the Night Before Christmas and in her flat on tenth floor, Lav claimed indifference to doing her chores. Compression stockings were hung in the bathroom with care . Oh, who are we kidding? They showed wear and tear! The kitty was nestled in laundry unfolded, Knowing her owner hadn't the heart to scold her. … Continue reading Where’s Whoopsie #7: Merry Christmas to All and May You All Be Alright!
PTSD is a Pain in the Neck!
I wrote this post from my phone app. I can't get up. Dysautonomia isn't known for verticality, but it is known for coat-hangar pain. Coat hanger pain is neck and shoulder pain that mimics a coat hanger in shape. My current back pain is much worse than the coat hanger pain I'm used to. I … Continue reading PTSD is a Pain in the Neck!
Where’s Whoopsie #4: I’m Aware that I’m Rarely Aware
Huh. Dysautonomia, ADHD, and mental health share an awareness month! (Mental Health Awareness Week this year was October 1-7. Oops. I guess I missed that one!) It’s a pity that migraines get June for their awareness month. I was this close to only having to remember one month on this blog. That would have been … Continue reading Where’s Whoopsie #4: I’m Aware that I’m Rarely Aware