I didn’t mean to take a break from blogging. It was a small break that snowballed into a medium break and then a larger one. The last few months have revolved around a new condition that I have had to get treatment for while also getting tests and procedures to figure out what is causing … Continue reading Coming Back to Blogging During the COVID-19 Shutdown
Category: Eczema
10 Ways I Take Care of Myself Daily
Over the years, I have developed my own morning and evening routines, based on what I need and want to do. I do not try to do what other people need or want to do in these routines anymore. For example, I am not a morning person. I have never been a morning person. I … Continue reading 10 Ways I Take Care of Myself Daily
Healthy Anxiety
It’s been a long time since I’ve written. I’ve been going through a stressful time health wise (what else is new?), and I haven’t been able to focus. I’ve had fun new symptoms like horrible night sweats almost every night. It's not glamorous or fun. In fact, I've been feeling a bit ashamed by these … Continue reading Healthy Anxiety
Three Ways That I’m Accepting a New Physical Illness
Sometimes, I think I have a handle on everything—that I’ve finally achieved acceptance and balance. And then I get knocked off balance by some new ailment. In this case, I went to the dermatologist for what I hoped would be a routine skin check. I had a pre-cancerous mole removed before, so I go every … Continue reading Three Ways That I’m Accepting a New Physical Illness