Category: Moods

  • New study confirms biological basis for fibromyalgia 

    New study confirms biological basis for fibromyalgia 

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    A landmark genetic study has established ‘clear biological’ basis for fibromyalgia. It was in the wee hours of the morning when I saw the news. I was cautiously hopeful, but not ecstatic. I did all of the above after years of being gaslit by doctors, waiting for a diagnosis, and…

  • Facing death: anxiety and saying goodbye to Jens

    Facing death: anxiety and saying goodbye to Jens

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    My beautiful soul friend left this earthly plain today.  I thought I would be anxious about her dying – death has always made me anxious… but not this time, surprisingly. 

  • Resigned to pain

    Resigned to pain

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    I don’t usually complain about pain. I’ve gotten used to living with it.  If you live with chronic pain, I’m sure you know what I mean.

  • Making the most of bittersweet holidays – My top 7 Christmas (holiday) posts

    Making the most of bittersweet holidays – My top 7 Christmas (holiday) posts

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    *Originally published on 15 December 2021* HOW is it even Christmas already? Don’t bother answering that. You know how I feel about the holidays. Bittersweet time of year. I love to hate it.

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