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People who don’t have Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) might wonder why something as simple as walking, baking a pie, or picking up the kids can be a victory. We know better. Living with RA isn’t easy. That’s why every victory should be celebrated. UCB will provide The Arthritis Foundation $1 for every victory submitted by someone with Rheumatoid Arthritis, until the goal of $30,000 is met. So go ahead… be proud. Submit your victory and let us all celebrate it.
Adventures in Chronic Illness- Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diet: Things You Can Do – Guest Post
- Guest Post: Applying for Social Security Disability with Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis and Helpful Tips to Relieve the Pain (Guest Post)
- Chronic Illness and the Loss of Identity
- Parenting with Chronic Illness is no cakewalk
- How to Manage Arthritis with Exercise
- Fibromyalgia Patients Benefit from Exercise
- How to Move Toward Acceptance of Chronic Illness
- How to Manage Chronic Illness in the Workplace
- Having Hope and Keeping it Alive
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The Law of the Garbage Truck
The Law of the Garbage Truck Many people are like garbage trucks. They run around full of garbage, full of frustration, full of anger, and full of disappointment. As their garbage piles up, they look for a place to dump it. And if you let them, they’ll dump it on you. So when someone wants to dump on you, don’t take it personally. Just smile, wave, wish them well, and move on. Believe me. You’ll be happier. David J. Pollay
Check out my article “What does it mean to accept your chronic illness diagnosis” at Invisible Illness Week.
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Monthly Archives: October 2010
What do you do about misdiagnoses?
I recently received an email from someone who suspects they may have fibromyalgia but after visiting half a dozen doctors for the last three years, she is conflicted and wonders whether it may in fact be in her head. She … Continue reading
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A Dream About Twins
Way back when my life wasn’t chaotic, I was into dream interpretation. I studied everything I could about dreams, what they meant and the symbolism behind them. People used to ask me to interpret their dreams but it is not … Continue reading
Posted in Chronic illnesses, Motherhood
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A chronically ill person with a healthy mind and a whole lot of frustration
Chronic illness can put a person in a deep and dark place if we let it. Sometimes, it forces us to want to give up and perhaps not give a crap about anything or anyone around us. Living in my … Continue reading
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When you have a chance …
Pop by David Pollay’s blog and check out his recent post titled My Purpose on Our “Happiness, Success, and Civility” Tour.
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The Move and Some Catching Up
The move to WordPress is one that I have contemplating for awhile but I kept putting it off because I knew, unless I wanted to start from scratch, it would involve work. It is like everything in life and it … Continue reading
Posted in Chronic illnesses, Life in general
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Anger and Chronic Pain
I often take a look at some of the searches that venture to my blog and this is another one that stands out: anger and chronic pain. For those of us who suffer from conditions that cause us to be … Continue reading
Posted in anger, Chronic illnesses, Chronic Pain
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Keeping Our Emotions In Check
Most people in my life tell me that I am as tough as they come. That, if anything, is an understatement. I am very tough to a point where I can be emotionless. In addition, I find myself unable to … Continue reading
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Fibromyalgia Connect
Alliance Health has launched Fibromyalgia Connect, a social network that empowers people living with fibromyalgia. So, come by, check it out and join us.
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The Law of the Garbage Truck
Many readers of my blog know I often mention David Pollay’s “law” here relating to a variety of topics. It is something that I adhere to in my own life because I figure life is too short to carry … Continue reading
Posted in Chronic illnesses, Positive thinking
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The Know How For a Newly Diagnosed Fibromyalgia Patient
Two years ago, I awoke to the reality that my life had changed because I was dealing with a second chronic condition that came only a few months after my diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. My fibromyalgia symptoms went back … Continue reading
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The Pressure to Appear Healthy and Well
There are so many things that I have learned since my diagnoses but the one that stands out is this perception that I have to pretend to be well or that I am normal when it comes to my health. … Continue reading
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