Using the Brain to Reduce Pain
May 10, 2018
I have lived with dystonia and chronic pain for nearly 20 years. In addition to many treatments I have used over that time, I constantly work to naturally increase...
When anxiety attacks
May 1, 2018
If you suffer with anxiety, you know just how crippling it can be. Anxiety is actually a natural response to our environment that is designed to protect us from...
Adapting to Adversity
April 10, 2018
How one deals with adversity is very unique to the situation and the individual. I have faced great adversity at different times in my life, some of which I...
Accepting change is necessary for coping with chronic pain
March 5, 2018
In 2001, I developed chronic pain from a neurological movement disorder called dystonia. My life before and after dystonia are as different as night and day. I went from...
The Impact of Chronic Pain on Social Life
February 16, 2018
Chronic pain has a sinister way of impacting practically every aspect of our lives. One major area is our social life. Since chronic pain is often misunderstood by others...
The real impact of pain that people cannot see
January 19, 2018
Pain is one of the most intrusive things we can experience because it impacts nearly every aspect of our lives, especially if it is chronic. As Bonnie Prudden said,...
Oska Pulse Review: Is PEMF pain technology for you?
January 7, 2018
For the past year, I have been reviewing various products I have been trying for pain. This is because I live with chronic pain from a neurological disorder called...
Holiday throwdown! Are you in?
December 16, 2017
It’s a holiday throwdown! How healthy will you choose to eat this season? For me, because of a health condition called dystonia where sugar, flour products, and processed foods...
Stop beating yourself up!
November 26, 2017
Dystonia and chronic pain remind me of bullies that pick on kids in the schoolyard every day. Like the bully, dystonia and chronic pain do not follow any rules and after...
Self-Care Tools for Relieving Pain and Muscle Spasms
November 5, 2017
The products in this blog are for informational purposes only. Please consult a physician before using any of these products. The reader accepts full responsibility for the use of...
Quell Wearable Pain Relief- Product Review
October 29, 2017
I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review...
Painless Pain Relieving Lotion – Product Review
October 12, 2017
I have been given this product as part of a product review through the Chronic Illness Bloggers network. Although the product was a gift, all opinions in this review...
Managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
October 2, 2017
Happy October! This is one of my favorite times of the year with the clean, crisp air and the leaves changing color. However, I am not a fan of the...
What is dystonia and what does it feel like?
September 21, 2017
It is often very difficult to explain to others what life with dystonia is like, so I want to provide some information about what it is and how it feels. Please...
The value of a support group
September 11, 2017
I know many people who would love to go to a local support group, but there either isn’t one in your area or you are not well enough to...
