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…
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I need help.
My season started two days ago. And by started, I mean the first of MANY competitions of the season. Like, it is overwhelming by the amount I will be doing in such a short span. While the competition itself went great (and there will be an upcoming post about that soon). I am suffering from…
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…
Previous Injuries
07/04/2019 With National Injury Prevention Day coming up really soon (July 5th 2019) I thought I would go through some injuries I have suffered over the past few years. As you all know through my recent posts on concussions and head trauma. There is a fair share of head/brain injuries I have gone through. So if…
~Skating Goals~
07/02/2019
Rainbow Realization
07/01/2019 – Happy Canada Day to my Canadian Friends ❤
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…
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…
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…
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