Being Lydia | Life Rich In Faith,Bipolar,Chronic Pain,Creativity And Purple
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I have had many health struggles in my 50 years. I have suffered from depression and bipolar; however, in the last few years, I have learned how to control the illness instead of it controlling me.
Being Lydia | Life Rich In Faith,Bipolar,Chronic Pain,Creativity And Purple
2y ago
I spent several years cooking for my Dad and his diabetes, so I knew the basics from the outside when my diagnosis came. What surprised, even shocked me, was the internal turmoil of sugar highs and lows. I have had a binging disorder most of my life. I don’t purge; I gorge on foods behind ..read more
Being Lydia | Life Rich In Faith,Bipolar,Chronic Pain,Creativity And Purple
2y ago
Lately, I have had more lightheadedness and vertigo. As a result, I have been more prone to falls and unsure of my sitting, standing, and walking. While an overall diagnosis and treatment are needed, I have found some support in (for me) a surprising source. There have been endless commercials for something called a “Hurrycane ..read more
Being Lydia | Life Rich In Faith,Bipolar,Chronic Pain,Creativity And Purple
2y ago
By Tasha (Pain Warrior Code) / 18 Comments / chronic illness, Chronic Illness Tips Gratitude is a MUST! Koffee was on to something when she wrote that song. We are surrounded by blessings, but it requires effort and reflection to recognize them during difficult times. The good news is – such a habit can benefit us in more ways than one ..read more
Being Lydia | Life Rich In Faith,Bipolar,Chronic Pain,Creativity And Purple
2y ago
My Respirologist, the wonderful doctor who (finally) caught my immune deficiency, which has changed my life for the better, is now also the doctor who has confirmed that I have Type 2 diabetes. She did the tests, along with other blood tests, because she is just that thorough. Why take a couple of samples to ..read more
Being Lydia | Life Rich In Faith,Bipolar,Chronic Pain,Creativity And Purple
2y ago
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” Theodore Roosevelt We just passed the one year anniversary of the first person diagnosed with the Covid-19 virus here on Canada’s West Coast. While it was a few more weeks before my medical team “encouraged” me to isolate, It feels like at least ..read more
Being Lydia | Life Rich In Faith,Bipolar,Chronic Pain,Creativity And Purple
2y ago
Originally posted on My Medical Musings:
Sometimes the path ahead in life can seem a little unclear. Sometimes we are faced with a range of life choices, almost too many, which often complicate matters and require a great deal of thought….too much thought!! Sometimes we have limited choices, none of which are particularly helpful, so ..read more
Being Lydia | Life Rich In Faith,Bipolar,Chronic Pain,Creativity And Purple
2y ago
So, a few days ago, I posted about choosing to be positive in a negative world. Yesterday, I faced a situation that could have changed that. I had a phone appointment with my respirologist that lasted about an hour, give or take five minutes! Dr. W. is a very thorough and personable doctor. She is ..read more
Being Lydia | Life Rich In Faith,Bipolar,Chronic Pain,Creativity And Purple
2y ago
We all know the negatives that the coronavirus has brought to our lives. The deaths, loss of jobs and even businesses, and quarantine/isolation have taken their toll on the world. I have had to self-isolate for most of the past year due to my recently diagnosed immune deficiency. Apparently, I have had it all my ..read more
Being Lydia | Life Rich In Faith,Bipolar,Chronic Pain,Creativity And Purple
2y ago
Originally posted on painintheBECK:
My memory being what it is, I have to make a list of talking points before my call with the doc. Since the office recommends “checking in” 15 minutes before the zoom call starts, I use that time to make sure I’ve remembered everything that’s happened since our last appointment. I ..read more
Being Lydia | Life Rich In Faith,Bipolar,Chronic Pain,Creativity And Purple
2y ago
I had hoped to get this out closer to the first of the year; however, getting it out at all is a significant success for me, considering how long it has been since I last posted! For several years now, I have been choosing a word to represent the year ahead. Past choices have been ..read more