Tag: stress
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Family Drama
After an early Thanksgiving, family drama escalated with a confrontation, leading to stress and a decision to avoid future gatherings.
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Motion is lotion
The narrator reflects on a tiring day after a family visit, dealing with painful bobby pins and post-activity exhaustion. They humorously contend with physical limitations while balancing caring for dogs and personal health challenges, ultimately expressing enjoyment despite difficulties.
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To take pictures or not?
The narrator shares their wedding day preparations, from a rainy morning to salon experiences, unexpected challenges with photography, and the joy of witnessing their son’s marriage, all while navigating minor mishaps.
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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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2POA? Or not 2POA??
The narrator discusses their struggle with their mother about the necessity of a medical power of attorney. After initial resistance, she eventually acknowledges its importance, highlighting family communication challenges during planning.
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Hello Brain?? Can you please press the off button??
Do you know how horrible it feels not to be able to turn off your brain at bedtime? Everything runs through it and when you manage to push something aside then another thing and another thing pops into it just like fast and furious like a freight train. So much that all you end…
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Breathe!
Balancing stress while managing health challenges, family events, and self-care amidst anxiety.
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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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Evil villain ‘No HEART’
The author discusses maintaining a positive demeanor despite personal struggles, emphasizing stoicism and humor. They support loved ones while navigating their own emotions, often feeling misunderstood but committed to resilience.
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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.
