Living with an invisible illness is like navigating life with a secret that no one understands. The world often judges what it can’t see, and that judgment can feel heavier than the illness itself. If you’ve ever faced disbelief, skepticism, or dismissal because your condition isn’t visible, you’re not alone. What Is an Invisible Illness?…
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Quarantine Mental Health Writing Exercises
So in the past I have made a post to help with those who are having trouble with their Mental Health. Sometimes, it is about clarifying thoughts through writings that can help ease one’s mind. To view Post 1- Click here To view Post 2-Click here Now I know in confinement and quarantine, it is…
Two weeks of Insomnia
These past two weeks, since I have been off of work. I have thrown my entire body off schedule. I never realized how important my schedule was until these last two weeks off. I used to be in bed by 9pm every night and asleep almost right away. Also woke up early and followed a…
November 23rd, 2019 Competition
Competition Number 5 was on November 23rd, 2019. This time my (dance) coach and I headed out to the middle of nowhere to get a second opinion. It was in Farnham. So legit an arena in the middle of the bush. Now, this week. I have been having severe pain with my knees. While I…
2019-2020 Season
October 11th was my first competition of the 2019-2020 season. Also my 21st figure skating season. Now. Before I tell you everything that happened. You need to read my posts about my spine health to catch up *if you have not already done it*. Basically the results from my car accident were; 5 herniated…
Spine Recovery Update
So it has been a while since I did an update on my spine. It has been a LONG and DIFFICULT road to recovery and while I am getting closer I am still far away. I still get severe pain that jolts through my spine. It is worse when I am standing up, when I…
Mental Health Writing Exercises 2.0
07/03/2019 Since I have gotten such great feedback on my last post on Mental Health Writing Exercises.
Driving with a Concussion-Driving under the Influence
06/30/2019 I read a new study. Basically it is based on Concussions. Yes, I know. A topic I over empathize. But it is a topic I am close too. So the topic discussed, “Driving with a Concussion is being compared to Driving under the Influence.” Now, I remember suffering from several concussions. Two of which…
Brain Injury Awareness Day
06/29/2019 Brain Injuries are the worst sort of injuries. Why? Because unlike broken bones, there is no full medical test you can do to actually be diagnosed with one. Basically symptoms and ruling things out become crucial to understand if you are suffering from a brain injury. Not only that, when you…
Avoiding Burnout
06/23/2019~ I am on the verge of burning out. I don’t know if it is because of my adrenal glands malfunctioning once again. Or if I am just overworking myself. The main Burnout symptoms are; Anxiety Headaches Lack of sleep Fatigue An increasingly cynical outlook on life and work If anyone read my previous post…
Shaky Mental Health
***WARNING: SENSITIVE CONTENT/IMAGES. VIEW WITH CAUTION. 11/06/2019-Ongoing These past two or so weeks have been tough. And honestly, I have no idea why. I am thinking either I am just extremely exhausted (Working 40 hours a week, school ending etc). Another thing is, I haven’t skated in over a week because of the injection procedure. So…
Calming Down Under Stress
So lately, I have been under a shit load of stress. It’s gotten to a point I have no idea how to handle all the stress. And now, while I am still learning about it myself I will try and use what I am finding that works and doesn’t work with all of you guys….
Deidre Matthews 