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In 2003 I was diagnosed with a major chronic illness that has changed my life. Now I can say it’s for the better. At first I was miserable, but not any more. I still have my bad days but I hope to help others from what I’ve learned.
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Stress Can Affect Breathing
My mother was told by three doctors that her difficulty breathing is related to stress. She has had numerous tests done and everything comes back normal, except for some signs of asthma. The asthma is not serious and she is on inhalers. But what was ...
Disappointments With Chronic Illness
I try my best to be positive, but there are some days when I can’t help but be disappointed with living with chronic illnesses. Today is one of those days. We arrived for our first day at Disney World. I knew that it was going to be hot of cour...
Redecorating with Inviting Home
Inviting Home is online company that provides quality products for your home. The products they offer are usually only available to professional builders, interior designers, etc. but by shopping online it’s like cutting out the middleman. So t...
The Good Old Days
I had so much fun as a young child. I hardly ever sat in my house watching TV or playing unless it was raining or I was sick. Even though I lived in the Bronx, we were safe to roam the neighborhood, play with our friends and know that our neighbors w...
And How Was Your Christmas?
Did you have a good Christmas? Did you spend time with your family and loved ones? I did have a good day and it was so nice to be with my family, to see the joy of the day written all over my younger daughter’s face and to be blessed with decen...
My Own Business
Before I was diagnosed with a chronic illness I wanted to own my own business. But when you’re young and trying to make the bills it’s hard to think of something that is so far out of reach. Then I became a mom, then a single mom and that...
Lowered Stress This Season
I’ve been working at keeping my stress levels low this Christmas season so that I don’t end up getting sick like I usually do around this time of year. I’ve devised a system that’s been working for me. I want to pass on a few ...
Still Shopping or Just Started?
Since I did so well on my Black Friday shopping spree, I’m going to shop some more tomorrow for Cyber Monday. A lot of sites that had Black Friday sales are having sales tomorrow. I still need to buy gifts for my older daughter who finally gave...
A Mom With Special Needs Child In Need
As a mom who has many health issues that cause me to have problems parenting I can relate just a bit to what Kelly is going through. Kelly was diagnosed with Leukemia on Thanksgiving Day. She has been hospitalized ever since and will be so for at lea...
Change Is Coming For Health Insurance
With President-Elect Obama only 58 days away from becoming President, we know that change is coming our way. One thing we can expect is an overhaul of the present health insurance issues we face now. I am very fortunate to have coverage from my husb...
Chronic Moms Need A Break Too
All Moms need some time away from their children. It is a natural thing, nothing to feel guilty about. Those of us who have a chronic illness may require a break from caring from our children. I know that there were times when my daughter was a toddl...
He Can’t Be Sick
My husband just called me from work today and told me that he’s feeling sick too. His stomach was upset and then he couldn’t keep his food down. I feel terrible for him because he won’t stop working and we have to go to our daughter...
Rag Doll Myasthenia Gravis Symptoms
I’ve been very weak and sleepy for over a week now, but it’s been much worse these last few days. I call it feeling like a rag doll. These are the symptoms I get from Myasthenia Gravis. I can’t tell you how many hours I sleep, or ev...
Count Your Blessings
One of the best things that has happened to me since getting sick is feeling like every day is a blessing. I know that sounds like a cliche but it’s true for me. I love looking out the window to watch the birds, cuddling with my daughter, being...
Depression and Chronic Illness
This is a continuing series which began with this post about the stages of grief and continued with a post on “Denial” , “Anger“ and “Bargaining“. Looking at the diagnosis of a Chronic Illness in the framework of the stages of gri...
Future Digs
I absolutely love my house. I love the area where we live, our fenced in yard, the climate, our neighbors, etc. But when our youngest daughter moves out (OK she’s only 9 but I plan a lot) will it be worth it for my husband and I to live in a 3 ...
Laughter is Good For The Body
I’ve been avoiding tear jerker movies and books for a long time. I’d much rather laugh than cry because when I laugh I feel good even if I’m having a terrible flare-up. For those just not feeling well days, or the normal pain level ...
