Good morning, everyone ~ I was awakened earlier than usual today by a strange sound coming from the outside a.c. unit. Some poor creature (likely a frog) had managed to squeeze through the metal barrier just as the unit kicked on. I listened in horror as the fan blades blended the unfortunate creature into smaller-n-smaller particles
Good morning, everyone ~It’s shortly after 4:00a.m. as I start this week’s Group message. Outside, the 58 degree temps under mostly cloudy/still dark skies blankets the sleeping neighborhood with a promise of pending rain. Barometric pressure is building. For some of us, that building pressure can be felt in our bones/joints. For others, it’s the
Good morning, everyone ~ How quickly the days melt from the calendar! And yet, how slowly we seem to be moving through this pandemic! The mirror of Time has two ‘faces’ … each with a muddled mind. I begin to speak/write/think in that language I once considered the voice of “old folks”; the one that
HealthMental Health Mental Illness Mental Illness https://www.drugwatch.com/health/mental-health/mental-illness/ Mental illnesses are medical conditions involving changes in behavior, thinking or emotions that interfere with a person’s ability to do daily tasks or care for themselves. Common mental health disorders include anxiety disorders and mood disorders such as depression, schizophrenia and ADHD. Other disorders include autism, borderline personality disorder,
Good morning, everyone ~ Wow! Sixty-five degrees at 2:25a.m. on the 17th day of December! or ? Or is this just another “is” in a long list of things we need to adjust to? Speaking of adjustments, the process of adjusting to changes/challenges can be made a little easier by developing a flow chart — either starting
Get the Facts About Migraine – and Take Control – For Grace Migraine Info Page They’re No Joke! Migraine is the third most prevalent illness and sixth most disabling illness in the world – yet there’s still much misunderstanding and lack of information about this serious chronic pain condition that impacts one billion people across the globe. Learn more about migraine – and see what you can
It’s CRPS Awareness Month! CRPS awareness month 2021 has finally started! Throughout November we will be sharing facts and information about CRPS across our social media channels, we also have our 7th annual national CRPS Conference on 21 November and don’t forget our Silent Auction in aid of Burning Nights CRPS Support.What’s Going On in November?Beril, are you
https://www.webmd.com/depression/ss/slideshow-physical-symptoms-depression?ecd=wnl_emw_101321&ctr=wnl-emw-101321_lead_cta&mb=X9BGobA7BYgwk8%2FQ26MRUWdEpmNqbUHL5ZWpoSEk9GU%3D Depression Slideshows Slideshow: Physical Symptoms of Depression Medically Reviewed by Smitha Bhandari, MD on September 11, 2019 Sleep Problems 1/12 Depression can affect your body as well as your mind. Trouble falling or staying asleep is common in people who are depressed. But some may find that they get too much shut-eye. Chest Pain 2/12 It can
https://uspainfoundation.org/news/tell-congress-what-you-think-about-the-updated-draft-cdc-opioid-prescribing-guideline/ Tell Congress What You Think About the Updated Draft CDC Opioid Prescribing Guideline by US Pain Foundation | Aug 3, 2021 | News Note: Click here to submit your statement to your Congressional Representative. On Friday, July 16, the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC)’s Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC) met to review a report on the new draft
Good morning, everyone ~ All seems quiet in the neighborhood at this early hour of the day (2:30a.m.). It is an illusion, I know. Likely, and likely somewhere nearby, someone is arguing with someone else. The environment of today’s world has shaped every cell of our being. Bathed in constant threat from multiple sources, our
https://www.webmd.com/balance/ss/slideshow-what-happens-when-relax?ecd=wnl_spr_091121&ctr=wnl-spr-091121 Health & Balance Slideshows What Happens to Your Body When You Relax Medically Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD on August 25, 2020 What Is the Relaxation Response? 1/12 It’s one name for what happens when your parasympathetic nervous system is in charge of your body functions. This part of your nervous system regulates the work of
https://www.painnewsnetwork.org/stories/2022/7/11/migraine-sufferers-have-treatment-options-besides-medication Migraine Sufferers Have Treatment Options Besides Medication July 11, 2022 By Dr. Danielle Wilhour Migraine headaches currently affect more than one billion people across the globe and are the second-leading cause of disability worldwide. Nearly one-quarter of U.S. households have at least one member who suffers from migraines. An estimated 85.6 million workdays are
The following is a submission to Patients Rising on the role of personal engagement. Personal engagement in the community of patients, caregivers and advocates has transformed my life with a chronic illness by opening the door to endless opportunities for friendship, networking, and advocacy through organizations like the American Chronic Pain Association (#theACPA) and Patients
Good morning, everyone ~ “ Constructive Criticism” … that’s the word of the day. No one likes it; everyone gets it, and it can be most hurtful when coming from those who most love/care about us. It’s a double-edged sword that both helps-n-hurts. It only helps, however, when we use it to improve something about
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/turning-straw-gold/202104/5-reasons-why-chronic-pain-and-illness-are-energy-drains?utm_content=buffer5143d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer 5 Reasons Why Chronic Pain and Illness Are Energy Drains When you are sick or in pain, everything takes extra energy. Posted April 28, 2021 | Reviewed by Jessica Schrader Share Tweet Email KEY POINTS Being chronically ill tends to drain the energy left over after taking care of the actual illness. (Chronic illness includes chronic
https://www.cms.gov/cms-behavioral-health-strategy CMS Behavioral Health Strategy The CMS Behavioral Health Strategy covers multiple elements including access to prevention and treatment services for substance use disorders, mental health services, crisis intervention and pain care; and further enable care that is well-coordinated and effectively integrated. The CMS Behavioral Health Strategy also seeks to remove barriers to care and