tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.comments2024-01-08T15:14:08.389-07:00Chronic Migraine WarriorJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12251221896260997647noreply@blogger.comBlogger760125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-89045190637416779562024-01-08T14:19:58.314-07:002024-01-08T14:19:58.314-07:00I really, really love that quote about the year’s ...I really, really love that quote about the year’s end. That’s how I’ve come to look at it: An opportunity.Diana Leehttps://linktr.ee/dianaeleenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-66311993854858592832023-06-28T13:14:08.693-07:002023-06-28T13:14:08.693-07:00Phylor, I appreciate you sharing. Appearing “okay”...Phylor, I appreciate you sharing. Appearing “okay” is such a complex thing in itself. Sometimes, it’s for other people. Sometimes, it’s for ourselves. Living with and managing multiple chronic pain and mental health conditions is hard.<br /><br />Your description of what depression feels like for you is so relatable. It sucks that we can relate to one another in these things, yet it’s powerful to know that we’re not alone.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12251221896260997647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-60443821708524950162023-06-26T03:26:50.210-07:002023-06-26T03:26:50.210-07:00Thank you for sharing this. Yes, folks with chroni...Thank you for sharing this. Yes, folks with chronic pain and mental health issues learn to hide their feelings. To appear "okay" when we're anything but. I have the same "problem." Pain and depression/anxiety are the background music to my life. When I need to/have to, I can pull myself together, go out into the world. As with you, most people have no idea of the turmoil going on inside. Don't see my anxiety rising, or the depression deepening. I can even plow through the pain.<br />Thanks, too, for asking the question: what does depression feel like for you.<br />For me, it's tears without end, standing at the edge/falling into an abyss, defeated/nothing will ever change, constant/consistant, lonely/alone.<br />Phylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-86425678138380156822023-05-23T21:07:10.555-07:002023-05-23T21:07:10.555-07:00AmenAmenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-58633091263751269782022-12-20T03:17:27.763-07:002022-12-20T03:17:27.763-07:00I understand -- depression is my background noise,...I understand -- depression is my background noise, too. It means I have a good memory for bad things, and a bad memory for good things. I am a "high functioning" depressive -- I have learned to work through depression the way I work through pain.<br />I wish you the strength to keep trying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-75718675216121977632022-12-19T21:30:24.514-07:002022-12-19T21:30:24.514-07:00I love you my friend and I am always here if you n...I love you my friend and I am always here if you need me. One thing I am thank for with my migraine is that it has brought wonderful people into my life, such as yourself ❤️❤️🙏🙏Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-42174266766410241122022-12-19T12:25:27.084-07:002022-12-19T12:25:27.084-07:00My heart aches for you. I'm so sorry you'r...My heart aches for you. I'm so sorry you're having a difficult time right now. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-17404245091649915152022-07-28T10:59:48.366-07:002022-07-28T10:59:48.366-07:00Hate not being able to enjoy an summer hot day due...Hate not being able to enjoy an summer hot day due to chronic migraine pain and possibly be throwing up too or it will rain on my plans to go swimming. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-44781778507479626912021-05-20T20:05:04.730-07:002021-05-20T20:05:04.730-07:00I'm so sorry. Prayers & blessings.
A Par...I'm so sorry. Prayers & blessings. <br /><br />A Parable of Immortality <br /><br />As I stand on the mountaintop, as the great bird approaches. She is small in my sight, but grows larger on approach until I am blessed with the full sight of her graceful wings, proud countenance and good company. All too quickly, she grows small again on the horizon and disappears from view. And I call out, "Look, there. She's gone." But there are other mountaintops beyond me. And at the precise moment when I note the great bird's departure from my view, I know there are new eyes taking up the sight of her. And fresh voices calling out, "Here she comes!" NoApology2021https://www.blogger.com/profile/03784398519242061492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-91053550476633565532021-05-20T20:04:42.985-07:002021-05-20T20:04:42.985-07:00I'm so sorry. Prayers & blessings.
A Par...I'm so sorry. Prayers & blessings. <br /><br />A Parable of Immortality <br /><br />As I stand on the mountaintop, as the great bird approaches. She is small in my sight, but grows larger on approach until I am blessed with the full sight of her graceful wings, proud countenance and good company. All too quickly, she grows small again on the horizon and disappears from view. And I call out, "Look, there. She's gone." But there are other mountaintops beyond me. And at the precise moment when I note the great bird's departure from my view, I know there are new eyes taking up the sight of her. And fresh voices calling out, "Here she comes!" NoApology2021https://www.blogger.com/profile/03784398519242061492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-25413488232728305112020-07-17T19:04:59.154-07:002020-07-17T19:04:59.154-07:00Dorothy, thank you for taking the time to read my ...Dorothy, thank you for taking the time to read my words. I'm so grateful to have known Jenn, even if only for a short time. She's a beautiful soul. Your description of time is heart-wrenching, yet it resonates. I will continue to hold you in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12251221896260997647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-32620081248481471692020-07-17T18:47:55.590-07:002020-07-17T18:47:55.590-07:00Thank you for your beautiful description of our da...Thank you for your beautiful description of our daughter. The time as it slips away now seems endless and yet it doesn’t seem to count. ❤️Dorothy Carter Cohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17575181775408292520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-12917897656671162702020-03-07T16:39:04.824-07:002020-03-07T16:39:04.824-07:00Amanda, I appreciate you reaching out. I'm sor...Amanda, I appreciate you reaching out. I'm sorry you needed infusions, as well; but hope that you've gotten some relief.Chronic Migraine Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233477606042199183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-30783139566757604282020-03-07T08:19:03.150-07:002020-03-07T08:19:03.150-07:00I just finished Day 3 of infusions into this 18 da...I just finished Day 3 of infusions into this 18 day migraine that I have had on and off since the beginning of this year. I can totally relate to your musings. Hope you can bounce back soon! Amanda Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11321946022396159506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-77801887900718503002020-03-05T21:01:29.661-07:002020-03-05T21:01:29.661-07:00Thank you for your kind words and prayers, my frie...Thank you for your kind words and prayers, my friend.Chronic Migraine Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233477606042199183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-51475257053848534232020-03-05T20:16:05.423-07:002020-03-05T20:16:05.423-07:00I am so sorry Jamie. Your words clearly frame the ...I am so sorry Jamie. Your words clearly frame the despair and pain you're in. I am praying for you now. For the cycle to stop. For you to feel well, pain free and for God's warm and non-painful light to shine through the fog and your mind feel clear and peaceful. LD Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-58842647545106453282020-02-20T15:07:53.641-07:002020-02-20T15:07:53.641-07:00Roni, thank you for your kind words. I'm sorry...Roni, thank you for your kind words. I'm sorry to hear that your health has been even more challenging than normal for you. Travel can definitely amplify pain and other symptoms. <br />Sending you love and light.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12251221896260997647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-68116607266723508732020-02-20T14:10:32.514-07:002020-02-20T14:10:32.514-07:00Thank you for sharing your story, Jamie. It's ...Thank you for sharing your story, Jamie. It's very inspiring. I understand how much migraine can take over our minds and bodies. <br />You are so very right, knowing that your not alone, holds great power and hope. <br />The migraine community is amazing! <br />Love and hugs, <br />Roni Ronihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10675434813717210780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-58923785198254822492020-02-20T14:05:37.592-07:002020-02-20T14:05:37.592-07:00Thank you for sharing Jamie,I understand how much ...Thank you for sharing Jamie,I understand how much migraine controls our minds and bodies. Your story is very inspiring! ��<br />HOH2019 was my first experience, it was awe inspiring and I too was in severe pain from migraine and lower back pain. Flying can be brutalfor me, it causes extreme ear pain on take off and landing. <br />I wasn't able to attend this year, my health has not been good. I appreciate those who were able to attend and speak for all us who live with migraine disease. <br />Love and hugs, <br />Roni Ronihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10675434813717210780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-10049483960945949892019-07-02T11:13:27.885-07:002019-07-02T11:13:27.885-07:00Thank you. <3Thank you. <3Chronic Migraine Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233477606042199183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-4880773660162329292019-06-30T09:16:14.157-07:002019-06-30T09:16:14.157-07:00Take it slowly. Listen to your body and adjust. 🕶...Take it slowly. Listen to your body and adjust. 🕶K. Lyn Wurthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696826216869855673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-37401730878511534552019-02-19T19:06:19.226-07:002019-02-19T19:06:19.226-07:00Appreciating the dedication you put into your blog...Appreciating the dedication you put into your blog and in depth information you offer.<br />It's nice to come across a blog every once <br />in a while that isn't the same out of date rehashed information. Excellent read!<br />I've bookmarked your site and I'm including your RSS feeds to my Google account.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-26863569219863220932019-02-14T23:23:17.597-07:002019-02-14T23:23:17.597-07:00whoah this blog is magnificent i love reading
you...whoah this blog is magnificent i love reading <br />your articles. Keep up the good work! You recognize, lots of individuals are looking round for <br />this information, you could aid them greatly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-55415488086227627522019-02-08T15:26:45.551-07:002019-02-08T15:26:45.551-07:00Thank you. What a wonderful question. The short an...Thank you. What a wonderful question. The short answer is that I no longer try to clear my mind before writing because it has never worked for me. If you really need that, then I would suggest getting your thoughts out however you can... journal or type, even if it's nonsense that you're going to delete later. I tend to have multiple posts that are "in the works" at any given time, and I write toward whatever I feel drawn to at that moment. Sometimes that means I bounce around, but other times a post just spills out all at once... and sometimes I can't get anything coherent out and I try again later. Try to find a rhythm that works for you. Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12251221896260997647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4314571900243142661.post-84996959987233364622019-02-06T06:24:40.386-07:002019-02-06T06:24:40.386-07:00First of all I want to say wonderful blog! I had a...First of all I want to say wonderful blog! I had a quick question in which I'd like to ask <br />if you don't mind. I was interested to know how you center yourself and clear your mind before writing.<br />I have had a hard time clearing my mind in getting my thoughts out.<br />I truly do take pleasure in writing but it just seems like the first <br />10 to 15 minutes tend to be lost simply just trying <br />to figure out how to begin. Any ideas or tips? Appreciate <br />it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com