Living with secondary adrenal insufficiency is a constant balancing act—between doing what’s right, managing daily responsibilities, and keeping myself healthy enough to stay out of crisis mode. My experience with Mooch highlighted how quickly things can spiral when life throws a curveball. While I don’t regret helping him, it reminded me of the razor-thin margin of stability I often operate within.
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Mind Reading at McDonald’s
There I was deep in my cognitive distortion certain that people in the room were making such negative judgements about me, when in reality while I was struggling with those thoughts, there was a very sweet little girl telling her mom that she thought I was beautiful.
Rare Disease Day 2024
It's that time of year again! Every year on Rare Disease Day, I host a special live stream on Twitch to raise awareness of rare diseases and encourage everyone to donate to any of the wonderful charities out there making a difference in the lives of folks living with rare diseases! I'm planning on going … Continue reading Rare Disease Day 2024
5 tips for keeping good mental health while stuck at home (from someone who has had lots of practice)
I've got eyesight so bad I can't legally obtain a drivers license, and health so unpredictable I'm unable to work, so I've had to get used to spending a lot of time stuck at home. When states across the U.S. started ordering residents to shelter in place to flatten the curve of the rapidly growing … Continue reading 5 tips for keeping good mental health while stuck at home (from someone who has had lots of practice)