Yet again there has been a gap in my writing and of course I can credit that to being busy, still adapting to married life, etc, but I was thinking about it yesterday and realized that I also was having a bit more difficulty coming up with content. And I can contribute that to several … Continue reading AIMing for Perfection
I Am Uncovered
Due to an increase in migraines over the past few weeks (rain, rain, go away...), and still adjusting to a very new schedule and environment, I haven’t had the chance to blog as consistently as I’d like. This topic, though, is maybe one of the most important I’ve ever discussed, and one that affects me … Continue reading I Am Uncovered
Temporarily Incomplete
In the months before my wedding, I was sure that even as it got closer I would maintain my blog and post frequently as any committed writer would. And then as the dress fittings became weekly, and we were moving furniture into our new apartment, I had finals to sit, and countless other little details … Continue reading Temporarily Incomplete
Full-time Student, Part-time Attendance
As I look over this semester, (fall semester of junior year), while completing papers and preparing for exams, I’ve been thinking a lot about ambition. Last semester I was a part-time student, trying to prioritize my health over my studies, but I decided that for this semester I couldn’t sit “still” anymore and had to … Continue reading Full-time Student, Part-time Attendance
Eight Years Later: Revealing What’s Invisible
Today I am excited to share the informative, encouraging, and constructive words of my good friend Sara Schatz. Though I met Sara around the time that she was experiencing the struggles she writes about, I knew little of them. Her blog is important exactly because of that- because it tells of a disease that can … Continue reading Eight Years Later: Revealing What’s Invisible
Perspective: Giving Thanks
Last weekend I spent 24 hours in the hospital receiving migraine cocktails to break a 3 week long migraine cycle. I was admitted through the ER, and because I am both light and noise-sensitive I was given a private room. I entered the hospital feeling fairly frustrated and obviously in pain, but had a surreal … Continue reading Perspective: Giving Thanks
Juggling Irresponsibilities
Whether it’s been a wonderful week of limited pain, or a few weeks straight of migraine every day, what I’ve learned about chronic pain and chronic illness is that it’s all a game of “keep the balloon in the air.” Except that the balloon is responsibilities- work, appointments, school- and there are a lot of … Continue reading Juggling Irresponsibilities
All In My Head
As my migraines have progressed and I have tried different treatments, I have noticed an increase in vertigo and dizziness that I used to only experience when I was severely lacking sleep. Although there are times when I feel fine, there are often days and even weeks when I am dizzy any time I move. … Continue reading All In My Head
Type One-derful
As has happened twice before, this week is special because I won’t be the blog’s author. It is so important to allow people with all kinds of chronic illnesses to be heard, and I have the opportunity to share the chilling but inspiring words of Amanda Newman. As she describes her journey with Type 1 … Continue reading Type One-derful
Pro or Anti? (Histamine)
As I’ve mentioned in the past few blogs I recently started a diet in the hopes of managing my migraine symptoms. I am a person who loves food and does not love limiting what I can eat, but after some bloodwork showed high histamine levels, I decided to give a low histamine diet a try. … Continue reading Pro or Anti? (Histamine)
Going Against the 'Graine 