7 Things to Remember on a Bad Migraine Day
7 Things to Remember on a Bad Migraine Day, it too shall pass, focus on the good, be angry or sad but don’t stay there! 1. It’s Only A Day It’s a matter of 24 hours, and you can really turn around after this day passes. Life is like an ice-cream cone, you have to […]
Emotional Challenges of Living with Invisible Chronic Illness
Emotional Challenges of Living with Invisible Chronic Illness are loneliness, frustration, anger, sadness, and hopelessness. Invisible illness are chronic pain conditions, mental health disorders, and autoimmune diseases. These conditions can affect a person’s daily life, but they may not be immediately obvious to others by looking at them. Has anyone ever asked said: You don’t […]
Maximize Vestibular Migraine Relief Drug Free
To Maximize Vestibular Migraine Relief Drug Free I will refer to SEEDS as a treatment option. SEEDS is an acronym that stands for Sleep, Exercise, Eating Healthy, Dehydration Elimination and Self Care. This acronym is a simple way to highlight the areas that we need to control to prevent vestibulat migraine attacks. We can be […]
The Impact of Caffeine on Migraines
The Impact of Caffeine on Migraines: Understanding the Good and the Bad, in this blog I will be providing information not only to understand what contains caffeine but also its effects. Caffeine is much more than just coffee. It is a stimulant that is commonly found in many foods and beverages, including coffee, tea, chocolate, […]
Understanding and Managing Migraine Attacks
To start understanding and managing Migraine Attacks it is important we learn to recognize our body signs before they even start. Let me start with a story, yesterday I had a very tough decision to make, due to a sports injury I have to get a hip surgery. Without me noticing, the details and planning […]
Conquering Dizziness: Part II
Exercise I started writing about few ideas on Conquering Dizziness first post. I will expand on the benefits of regular exercise on this one. Therefore it can improve overall physical and mental health. Get Sweating! I find that during the sessions of vigorous exercises such as Spinning, Full body workouts like Lesmills or even CrossFit […]
What is Tension Myoneural Syndrome
So what is Tension Myoneural Syndrome (TMS)? Dr Sarno wrote a few books to explain the theory of this syndrome that causes of certain types of chronic illnesses like migraines. It basically talks about our brain’s need to mask underlying mind unresolved issues by creating physical symptoms. Dr. Sarno’s TMS theory states that many cases […]
Living with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
I can tell you from personal experience what it feels like to be Living with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). Simple interactions can turn into hurtful moments. It does feel like a punch in the stomach! Also, once you are aware you can’t really avoid feeling shame. You realize you are overreacting while trying to manage […]
How to Get Approved for Vestibular Migraine Disability
How to Get Approved for Vestibular Migraine Disability: you will need to provide medical evidence and how they impact your ability to function. I did consider applying for Disability benefits but my pride got in the way. See below the details of my search, hope you are more courageous that I was. There’s truly no […]
Breaking Free from the Self-Pity Trap
Breaking Free from the Self-Pity Trap I what I assume everyone suffering from a chronic illness questions at times. I have! It’s probably the easiest thing to give into. I am not saying is good just easy, so beware of it!! Breaking free from the Self Pity Trap is no joke. I felt this way […]