Tag: stress
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Sleep…a precious commodity!
The author describes a battle with sleep and chronic pain, emphasizing the importance of quality rest for managing flare-ups and daily functioning, while expressing frustration over daily challenges and societal perceptions of sleep.
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Field Trip!!
The scouts’ final meeting involved a trip to an ice cream shop, complicated by permission slip issues and difficult behavior from one child. Despite challenges, the outing concluded positively, leading to hopes for growth over the summer.
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D’oh! Pacing ??
The author expresses a preference for completing chores in one day to avoid prolonged dissatisfaction and guilt, despite physical discomfort.
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The power of a question…
The author reflects on how responses to the question “how are you?” vary based on the relationship with the asker, highlighting a personal incident in a waiting room where an acquaintance overshared his health issues, prompting contemplation on communication boundaries.
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Flare bear’s mental health
The author shares experiences with communication challenges, including misunderstandings and interruptions, expressing a need for patience and understanding. They struggle with multitasking and verbal expression but seek clarity in conversations.
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Beautiful Prison
The author reflects on their experiences of feeling confined at home, referring to it as a “Beautiful Prison.” They emphasize the importance of brief escapes for mental health, sharing personal stories of isolation and yearning for freedom outdoors amidst challenging circumstances.
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Cotton Candy Dream
The conversation reflects on the challenges of Huntington’s disease and the realities of long-term care homes, emphasizing the desire for a peaceful end while acknowledging the emotional toll on families.
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Barrel of monkey fun
Experiencing stiffness and soreness, the author discovers their social media profile has been hacked. They attempt to protect friends, change passwords, and seek technical support, feeling overwhelmed by stress and physical discomfort along the way.
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Warning …Grumpy Bear ALERT !
As I got to know my way around my body I would notice that certain things made a difference as to whether it would flare it up or just simply irritate it somewhat to the almost breaking point. There is always something new to learn like the yarn fiasco that my hands and fingers are…
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Pain + Life= Ownership
The author reflects on feedback received about a poem on pain, emphasizing the importance of positivity, seeking help, and gradual progress through challenges. They advocate relying on support systems during tough journeys and maintaining a proactive mindset.
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