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I’m always listening with an open heart!♥️

Advice?!! I’m now 55 and have been in therapy since 16. I’ve heard it all (voices included for free) and have run the gammet on psych meds and have done my due diligence with tons of research until bleary-eyed and on every corner of the continent. Eastern, Western, alternative and wholistic medicine.
As if having mental health disorders wasn’t enough. The universe saw fit to include multiple autoimmune disorders to my curriculum vitae. Took a few years and several doctors later to receive diagnoses.
Had to take a leave of absence from my job that I was very passionate about. But, it’s true, either find time to take care of yourself or your body will do it for you. I haven’t been back to work full time since 2012.
I’ve suspected Autism as both of my amazingly brilliant children are on the spectrum with ADHD and microcephaly. To add insult to injury, I have been full time caregiver for mom who has Alzheimer’s for the last two years. And, I’m scheduled for two upcoming surgeries to remove the final of 10 malenoma removal surgeries.
It’s mind numbing after years of treatment to still feel unwell. Wish there was truly a magic cure-all for everyone of us!!! I like to infuse humor and creativity into my day to stave off the pain and exhaustion.

#MentalHealth #Schizophrenia #BipolarDisorder #Anxiety #Depression #ChronicFatigue #ThyroidDisease #MultipleAutoimmuneSyndrome #PerniciousAnemia #Arthritis #ChronicObstructivePulmonaryDisease #AutismSpectrumDisorder #ADHD #newbietoTheMighty #BackPain #Cancer #SkinCancer #ChronicPain

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Little things

Little things that make your life a little bit easier . Weather it’s discovering a new method to do something. I’m a strong fan of work smarter not harder and implementing that on a regular. Physically , work, life the list could go on.

I’m not promoting nor have I been asked to post this. I cropped the best I could . The arthritis cap though , come on pharmaceuticals jump on this trend the majority of your clients are in need of some sort of medication . I know I take 16+ a day and sometime contemplate putting off filling my weekly medication holders. Just because my hands are hurting and not working with me to handle different size pills and or open 16 !!! Caps !!! That are not necessarily arthritis friendly. Just saying this would save so much time and energy .

What are some “the little things” that work for you or discovered read about heard from a friend of a friend expierenced etc

#MentalHealth #RheumatoidArthritis #AutonomicDysfunction #RaynaudsPhenomenon #Depression #MixedConnectiveTissueDiseaseMCTD #ChronicFatigue

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A Million Different Meanings

I grieved the loss of many health issues and constraints, my two kids’ neurodivergence, and mom’s Alzheimer’s. However, I found my happy again by reframing my thoughts and celebrating who and what is. I dream differently now. Don’t put undue guilt, shame or expectations on your body. It’s a journey that only the strong and courageous could make it through!
#MentalHealth #ChronicFatigue #AutoimmuneThyroidDisease #AlzheimersDisease #Autism #Anxiety #Arthritis #ChronicObstructivePulmonaryDisease #Schizophrenia

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Little miss Rosie's bday is on the 15th! Look at that big grin!

I got her 3 new toys she will Love and a new treat to try!

She will be turning 5! 😱
We got her when she was 3 a few months from 4. She had previously been bred over and over. She had been kept in a tiny cage. We got to introduce her to what being a dog really is like and now her whole body shakes when she wags her tail. She spins when she is extra happy and she has quickly become my little shadow trailing me everywhere. I wouldn't have it any other way! 💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️

Happy 1.5 years with us little one!!! I am SO glad we were led to each other!

#AmplifiedMusculoskeletalPainSyndrome #Arthritis #Asthma #Anxiety #AnkylosingSpondylitis #bedbound #BoneSplints #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CheckInWithMe #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome #Depression #Disability #DistractMe #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Endometriosis #Fibromyalgia #GastroesophagealRefluxDisease #Grief #HypothyroidismUnderactiveThyroidDisease #Hypersomnia #HighBloodPressure #Insomnia #JuvenileRheumatoidArthritis #Lymphedema #MentalHealth #MemoryLoss #MightyPets #MightyTogether #Migraine #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #PTSD #Psoriasis #PsoriaticArthritis #plantarfasciitis #PanicAttack #PanicAttacks #musclespasms #MultipleAutoimmuneSyndrome #RareDisease #RheumatoidArthritis #Upallnight #SuicidalThoughts

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