Tag: flare bear
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Confusion…wreaks havoc
The author describes the overwhelming stress of navigating multiple conflicting medical diagnoses for their mother, highlighting frustration with doctors’ inconsistencies and the emotional toll on the family amid urgent health concerns.
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Dr speak …translator?
A daughter navigates her mother’s difficult cancer diagnosis, weighing treatment options against the harsh reality of metastasis, feeling the weight of hope and despair.
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Flare Bear Rules !
The narrator describes living with chronic pain, personifying it as “flare bear,” a controlling figure that influences emotions and sensations. Humor and disassociation help manage the emotional burden of pain.
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The sound of SILENCE
After I dropped my mom off at home My brain had alone time with this information…1/2 way home I was OMG like my body started to get a very heavy feeling and my eyes were tearing up. I made it home safely with some buzzing in my ears and when that went away there was…
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Going on a cool adventure
Today we are going on an adventure. Hopefully we can manage with the flare bear and get him to take a chill pill so we can do something fun as it’s the weekend and I just want to do something instead of sitting in the house. Take a ride in the car …roll down the…
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Turtle pace to win this race !
A busy weekend involved managing dog care and cleaning, balancing demands while attempting to pace and avoid fatigue from activities.
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How can you drive like that???
The author describes their unique driving technique, struggles with pain, and choice to abstain from alcohol, emphasizing their commitment to manage chronic pain while maintaining independence and supporting friends.
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Let’s get spicy?
Ok so my taste and smell are messed up. Ever since I got sick with covid a while back and got the strain with losing smell and taste, it’s never been up to snuff. I mentioned this to my Dr a while ago and she said that I could go to therapy for that,…
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Good intentions…change of plans!
The narrator discusses personal challenges, including a cancelled vacation and family health concerns. They contemplate a baby shower but decide to delay it due to current stressors, emphasizing adaptability amidst life’s difficulties.
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Is Busy good? Or Bad?
The weekend was busy and enjoyable despite exhaustion and a lingering headache. Socializing led to minor flare-ups, but overall, the experience was successful, capped off with fireworks and family time.
My Everest... 