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?…
Tag: Emotional Health
Advocating for Your Health: Navigating Chronic Pain and Your First Doctor’s Appointment
Living with chronic pain or illness can often feel like carrying an invisible weight—a burden that others may not fully understand. For many of us, the journey toward getting proper care begins with that first doctor’s appointment. It’s daunting, especially when you’re not sure if your symptoms will be taken seriously. You might feel overwhelmed,…
Surviving a Power Outage with a Chronic Illness
On the South Shore of Montreal, there is a huge power outage due to a bus crashing and knocking over one of the towers that hold the power lines. Almost 100k people around me have no power. Fortunately, I was lucky because I have power, but two streets away, there is no power, covering about…
Help- Non-Stop Crying
This past week has been crazy. A lot of things have been happening. And honestly, I am not sure if this is a good or bad thing. I love changes and going on new adventures but at the same time they scare me as well. I have had so much stress at work and in…
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…
School Debate
07/06/2019
National Injury Prevention Day
07/05/2019 Injuries are a part of life. Whether it is a kid falling and scraping their knee. To someone getting punched in the face and suffering from a broken nose. A sports Injury… There are many types of injuries. Some are long-term and others are short-term. Injuries have always interested me. And I loved studying…
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.
Day 1 of Summer Training
25/06/2019 – Tuesday. I started my new season 2019-2020 season. I am so excited to start the season. However, I know there are a lot of complications that are about to bump ahead. Complications with the actual sport: Arena locations. Arena times for skating. Coaches schedules My schedules Complications with my health: Fibro affecting. Endo…
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…
Deidre Matthews 