No Dreams of Sugar Plum Fairies: Chronic Illness, Anxiety, And Insomnia

We all know that the holidays can be stressful (especially with chronic illness). Traveling, baking, shopping, and crazy family can take regular stress and anxiety up to an 11 for a healthy person. Add it all it on top of illness and it becomes a whole new brand of crazy. The message of Christmas … Continue reading →

Longing for Sunshine

The weather this past month has been mostly clouds and rain. Besides the effects that rain has on my joints, I have definitely noticed how it is more greatly affecting my moods. In the midst of life's challenges I try to keep a positive outlook and feeling the warmth of the sunshine on my face … Continue reading →

HAWMC Day 6: Mapping It Out

Today's assignment was to create a poem but I've always liked a more logical approach to things so I decided to do a mind map instead. Above is a pictorial version of what I consider holistic health. Often times with chronic illness our attention is focused on our physical ailments and every … Continue reading →

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No Dreams of Sugar Plum Fairies: Chronic Illness, Anxiety, And Insomnia

Longing for Sunshine

HAWMC Day 6: Mapping It Out