Some days, I wake up a little slow and weak but with coffee and a little time, pain starts to decrease and I start to feel a little energy. It's exciting to think I may be able to accomplish even simple tasks like making breakfast and doing dishes or laundry. Defeat: prevent (someone) from achieving…
I first started this blog partly because I couldn't find other Lyme stories that really talked about the bad times. I get it, we want to be seen as pillars of strength and we fight to focus on the positive things in life, helping others cling to hope. That's noble, but I want to know…
We all have those people who cross the line from time to time and treat us with less love and respect than they should. Sometimes, that line crossing turns into a pattern of bad behavior that is unhealthy for both parties. When this happens, it's imperative to find ways to set boundaries. Setting boundaries is…
Highly Sensitive People on overload can end up crashed, shut down, physically sick with an upset stomach or migraine and often in tears. It is so important for HSPs to recognize when they are in a situation that is causing overload and find ways to manage it. It's ok to not be ok. And it's…
Preface: If you have shared information with me on a cure for Lyme, thank you, I very much appreciate it, but I want you to understand why I (we) don't take your advice. If you know someone who has been sick with Lyme and has "been cured" or is "in remission" - celebrate with them.…
I nearly missed the turn thinking about the tasks I needed to complete by the end of the day. I usually hate paying someone else to do this menial task, but it was my turn to drive the executives to the meeting tomorrow and now the $14.99 carwash seemed a reasonable exchange for the time…
As challenging as HSP can feel, it is moreso a beautiful gift - a treasured trait that gives perspective like none other. As with most things, perspective plays a big role in how we feel about being HSP. Our society has a strong focus on ambition - the louder we are, the more people listen.…
In the movie Zero Dark Thirty, interrogators use various methods to extract information from suspected terrorists. One of those methods is loud music and bright lights. Imagine how awful that would be, especially for an extended period of time. Imagine the headache, the way you might shrug up your shoulders trying to drown out the…
I drove through the town of Paradise the other day - the town that was ravished last November by a vicious fire. It was intensely humbling to see the destruction and devastation. Entire streets had been completely leveled - homes gone, debris cleared leaving only dirt and driveways.My friends home - gone Some streets would…
There isn’t much in life that doesn’t overwhelm me. A crowded room, bright lights, large stores, even the simple daily chores of life can cover my mind like a wave crashing over me, spinning me around as I struggle to make my way to the surface to catch my breath. That shift from peaceful contentment…
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