*WARNING/Graphic Pic of Bloody Urine* I’ve spent the last year on the edge of a bathroom visit.Not just because I had to pee — but because I was constantly bracing for the next wave of pain, blood, and exhaustionthat came with yet another urinary tract infection (UTI). Only this wasn’t one UTI. It was eight.And as I…
Tag: Recovery
Ridiculous Injury
Hi Guys, Do you remember a recent post when I told you about injuring my ankle in Toronto? If not, Click Here to read. Well, guess what? I injured my ankle again this week. Although it wasn’t as bad as the Toronto incident, it was still pretty painful. Here’s what happened: I was at work,…
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…
Rehabbing Injuries-
As everyone knows, I am rehabbing a Spine Injury and a Right Meniscal Knee Injury So, while I have still been on the ice and training (maybe not entirely with doctors approval) I have been careful. Over the past week or so. Since the last competition I have realized that I am losing a lot of…
Avoiding Burnout
I have been close to having another Burnout. And for some reason it is always at the same(ish) times of the year. September/October and goes a bit into November. Now. I was able to control this one. And I lasted a lot longer then I would have thought. I was so tired. But I…
Knee Injury Update
It has been 3 months since the MRI on my right knee. For those who don’t know the results. You can read about them here. Basically Torn Meniscus. I have been getting treatment for it. Including Chiro/Physiotherapy and stretching it and trying to rehabilitate it. However, there is not much progress. I cannot stand long…
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…
Back in Action
I got a new computer. I will go see if my mac can be fixed. However, it seems to be a problem with the keyboard getting wet. And I believe that happened when I did a post at the beach. But I have a good alternative and it will at least get me through this…
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…
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