Tag: mental-health
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When the Bough Breaks
It’s been three weeks since my hirst round of Prolotherapy and one week since my second round. I still maintain that the first round provided 80% relief and almost 100% in my back. Now that I am three weeks into the injections, I wish I could say the same. My hip pain is anywhere from…
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Invisible
Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) often feels like balancing two distinct realities: the dynamic, complex symptoms happening inside my body, and the “you look totally fine” narrative projected by the outside world. What People Don’t See When They Look at EDS If you passed me in the grocery store today, you probably wouldn’t notice a…
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Learning My Limits
In August, I was put on a modified bedrest, not the best for a realtor but necessary. I needed to give my body a chance to rest and heal. At the same time, I also needed to learn what positions, movements and activities caused me the most pain. Thankfully, I was able to do my…
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Let Me, Be Me
I will be the first to admit, I am one to push through the pain. I have to get this or that done. I committed to going to this event and don’t want to let others down. There are times we should certainly wrap me up in bubble wrap, but please let me make that…
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Living with Ehlers Danlos. My journey through diagnosis, day to day living and doctors appointment.
