Category: working

I’m Just Tired…So Tired and That’s Ok.

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I don’t want sympathy. I don’t want people to feel sad. I just need to express the exhaustion I feel living with an unrelenting, cruel and downright disgusting disease.

From Blogger To Author….It Took Resilience and Courage

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I didn’t realise how much resilience and courage I would need to publish my memoirs and even just to blog about my chronic illness journey. I knew I wanted to share my story to help others, but to do so really does make you vulnerable.

Why Do We Think We Can Do More Than We Are Capable Of? Why Don’t We Just Listen To Our Bodies?

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How often do you tell yourself , "I should be doing such and such” or ” I’d better do this or that” ? We all do it. It’s like we are programmed from birth to constantly have a catalogue of, “should do, must do, better do”, all filed in the front of our minds for … Continue reading Why Do We Think We Can Do More Than We Are Capable Of? Why Don’t We Just Listen To Our Bodies?

Taking Control Over My Calendar Catastrophe …Time For Some Annual Leave!

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Have you looked at your Calendar at the start of a month and thought to yourself, ” What on earth was I thinking. I can’t possibly do all that!” I’m sure I’m not alone in this exclamation. As I scrolled through my calendar on my phone for the month ahead, I felt physically sick. It was … Continue reading Taking Control Over My Calendar Catastrophe …Time For Some Annual Leave!

A Personal Letter from Sam….My Health and Life Update and an Apology.

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Hi Everyone, I recently wrote a letter to the members of my support forum, Medical Musings with Friends . I wanted to apologise for being so quiet with replying to their comments on the forum, and not commenting on posts in general lately. I've managed to schedule daily segments to encourage community and discussion, but … Continue reading A Personal Letter from Sam….My Health and Life Update and an Apology.

There is Something Good in Every Day…Even With Chronic Disease

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There is something good in every day. Is there? Is that even a possible concept for those of us who have chronic diseases? The initial response from the chronic illness community is likely to be a resounding "No". Pain, procedures, lack of sleep, lack of understanding, countless medical appointments and tests, chronic fatigue, lack of … Continue reading There is Something Good in Every Day…Even With Chronic Disease

Live Your Best Life….And What Did Sam Do Next?

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(This is an excerpt from Chapter Two of my book, My Medical Musings, A Story of Love, Laughter, Faith and Hope, available as an e-book or paperback through Amazon or ImagineWe Publishers. It also provides an update, as promised, to an earlier blog, "What Sam Did Next") How do you continue to live life to … Continue reading Live Your Best Life….And What Did Sam Do Next?