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Category Archives: Fatique
The Labyrinth of Me
I had a Multiple Sclerosis flare up recently. It started with a back spasm during the day one afternoon that left me in a lot of pain. It was all downhill from there. I knew that something was wrong the … Continue reading
Posted in Brain Fog, Fatique, Flare Up, MINOTAUR, Rebel Satori Press
Tagged Balance, Brain Fog, chronic-illness, Dizziness, fatigue, flareup, health, Interview, Jamieson Wolf, life, mental-health, MINOTAUR, Multiple Sclerosis, Rebel Satori Press, Writing
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The Fractured Mirror
Yesterday, while I was enjoying a hibiscus tea and a salad at the local mall for lunch, I began to have problems with my eye sight. I started to see semi-opaque white dots appear around my field of vision in … Continue reading
I’m Alive For This Moment
On Wednesday last week, I had an appointment with my neurologist. This is a joy for me. My doctor is a delight and makes going to the hospital a joy. She’s always upbeat and I feel as if I’m meeting … Continue reading
Posted in Depression, Doctors, Falling, Fatique, Insomnia, MRI's, Symptoms
Tagged I'm Alive For This Moment, Medication, Neurologists, New Symptoms, Thankfulness
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Today Is A New Day
On December 30th, 2012, I woke up to find that my world as I knew it had changed. I woke not knowing how to move my body. It was no longer mine and I was no longer able to control … Continue reading
Posted in Balance, Brain Fog, Depression, Falling, Fatique, Spasms, Speech, Symptoms, Walking
Tagged A New Day, Celebration, Change, Divorce, Gratefulness, joy, Thankfulness
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I Got This
The other day, when I was talking to someone, I mentioned how meditation was really helping me deal with my Cerebral Palsy and Multiple Sclerosis. She looked at me, her mouth drawn into a frown of sympathy, and said “Oh, … Continue reading
Heavy Metal Days and the Strength Card
I am in pain of some sort twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. I never get a vacation or a day off, I never get to go on a holiday from the pain. It is my constant companion … Continue reading
Posted in Brain Fog, discomfort, Fatique, Spasms
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Letting Go
I’ve come to realise that I’ve been living in fear. When the MS hit in January of 2013, it took everything from me: my mobility, my independence, my freedom. I was a prisoner inside of my own body. I fought … Continue reading
Relax Days
The other day, my right side was numb upon waking. My arm and right leg were heavy, as if I was moving through jello. I was able to get out and go to work without my cane. The numbness worried … Continue reading
Posted in discomfort, Fatique, Spasms, Walking
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A Fine Balance
Though I’ve been doing a lot better lately, I often feel as if I’m being stalked by the Sandman. The fatigue hits without warning. I can have eight or nine hours of sleep, but it will make no difference. I’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Brain Fog, Fatique
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Two Steps at a Time 