What are your experiences with asking for help? I think we can all agree it is not an easy thing to do, especially in dealing with chronic illness when you are not even sure at times what it is you really need. Asking for help is something I have never been good at, and accepting unsolicited help is even harder for me. This is something I have been working on as I feel it is due to an unhealthy amount of pride and ego. I never like to seem weak or vulnerable. Very primal of me really, like a pack animal that hides illness or injury to continue to blend in with the herd and not appear like … [Read more...]
Balance – Or the Lack Thereof
When I thought about what my first post in over a month should be, I could only think about how difficult it has been to balance my new professional career with my on going FibroHaven responsibilities. First let me start by saying I am thrilled to be working again. Thrilled that my body is cooperating for the most part. Thrilled to be out in the world, making connections, networking, and feeling like a productive person again. Is it horrible that my self worth is so closely tied to my ability to make a paycheck? All my work on FibroHaven was satisfying emotionally and spiritually, but … [Read more...]
Change, Adaptation, and the Amazing Race
Change is a constant. We all know that. So if change is constant, the only variable then is in our ability to adapt. I was watching the Amazing Race Sunday night. It really is an interesting study on human nature and the ability to adapt to constant change - to the unknown. It is remarkable how certain temperaments rise to the top as they excel at adapting to unknown situations, while others battle themselves and their own teammates while flailing wildly at the unknown. The ever important clue box is a great example of what I mean. Teams are given a general direction and told "that is … [Read more...]
30 Things About Me & One About Facebook
FibroHaven on Facebook Last month I started a FibroHaven page on facebook. I have been promoting it quietly with a link on my sidebar, and with little fanfare we are already up to over 200 participants. It is meant to be a compliment to my blog and a quick way for me to share current articles and information. You do not need sign up on facebook to participate. Just click on this link to FibroHaven on facebook and join in on the conversation. If you are signed up on facebook, click on the "become a fan" button and the daily posts will feed automatically to your home page. I hope you enjoy this … [Read more...]
5 Steps to Use Twitter as a Pain Log Tool
This article was reprinted from Chronic Illness Articles with permission from Lisa Copen. This article is free to reprint on your blog, ezine, web site, etc. Just leave everything “as is” including the resource box at the bottom. Thank you! If chronic illness or pain is a part of your life, the odds are that at one point you have been requested by a physician to keep a log about your activities and pain levels, especially what led up to your pain being most intense. He may have suggested that you write down specific activities, your diet and exercise behaviors, and even your patterns of … [Read more...]