healingmartialartist
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I have: pleurisy, anemia, severe asthma, GERD, chronic pain, vocal chord deficiency, subclinical hypothyroidism, chronic migraine, orthostatic hypotension, chiari malformation, hypoglycemia, and am a domestic violence and child abuse survivor. Recently, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and was unprepared for the soul sucking catastrophic effect it would have on my life. I had been an athlete my entire life and had stepped into full time martial arts. I was on the school's competition and demonstration team. I took 3rd in state, trained 30 hours a week, and was preparing for my 1st degree black belt test. After I was diagnosed I could barely walk without excruciating pain, let alone compete or participate in demos. I tried a few classes and was met with debilitating flares making me unable to get out of bed. My very soul was shattered because I didn't know who I was if I couldn't be an athlete. I found a wonderful fibro clinic a few minutes from my house and was able to get back to basic life functions. I decided instead of completely retiring, I would put my black belt on hiatus for now and work at taking care of me. Some days that task is easy and others it seems impossible. This is my story of how I continue to attempt to move forward with this disease.
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Do not “wait to get worse”.
I don’t care if you’ve “been worse”
Your body is tired of this.
You deserve help in this moment.
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Had a moment like this last week that caused a meltdown.
sometimes it’s hard to stay home all day...
and that’s ok
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I had a moment where I needed this. Please please share. You mean something to someone.
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Stressed out about today’s infusion. Last weeks was rough....reaction to the tpi’s (that’s what I get for sitting up for them) and I had swelling around my IV site. Just not looking forward to today. At least I have my service puppy and hubby buys me treats after ❤️.
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I so forget this
Feeling unproductive during a flare, or just an average chronic day?
Have you considered the fact that treating and caring for your symptoms is, in fact, a productive action?
What are you doing? Taking meds? Resting for x amount of time? If it’s really not sinking in, why not make a partially retroactive to-do list and check off some of the items you’ve accomplished today?
It takes strength and awareness to care for yourself. And, each action gets you one step closer to being able to do non-recovery things, and gains you more time with them overall.
Your mileage may vary on this one, but it was just too smart not to share.
Big thanks to friend of the blog Keirsten for getting this concept on our radar.
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It’s okay to have a moment, a day, a week or even a year of emotional turbulence (notice how we ain’t saying ‘weakness’ anymore cause that shit’s outdated). You don’t have to be ‘strong’ all the time. Sometimes being strong is allowing yourself to feel the bad stuff.
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The world is a little happier with you in it.
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You can’t even see the face on the forth dog 😂
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My husband just sent this to me. AWESOME!
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My husband when I’ve got energy. “Look out!!!! She’s ornery today!!!!”
If I could stand up without feeling like I’m about to fall over and/or pass out, you would all be in so much trouble.
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Doctor: I’ve reviewed your case and know how to help you.
Me:
Doctor: You need to get more exercise! Try yoga
Me:
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