So, I get onto Facebook and see this article posted, "Diabetes linked to mental health." and of course- mental health- I have to read it. Of course I'll have an opinion. and my first reaction is well... yeah? Is this really news? or are the "right" people talking about it so it's catching attention? But, I … Continue reading My reaction to “Diabetes linked to mental health”
Mental Health
A Work in Progress.
I’m still a work in progress. I won’t say I can’t yet because I’m not ready. I won’t say hold on I need to be just right. I won't ignore the other parts of my life, but please- one thing at a time. You see, I’m still in progress. I’m still working on healing wounds … Continue reading A Work in Progress.
I just forget.
I understand that I really have to take my ADHD medication between 5:30PM and 6:30PM. If I take it before 5:30, there’s a little too much in my system at that time, and it wears off way before I go to bed. If I take it after 6:30, it will keep me up after I … Continue reading I just forget.
#docBurnout2015- self-care addition
First of all, anyone who puts themselves out there, you are BRAVE- your voice matters and adds value to the discussion. Whether you are (writing or tweeting or anything in between) doing this to get your voice out there, wanting to be a part of a community and not feel alone, educating the world around, … Continue reading #docBurnout2015- self-care addition
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence…”
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence, it is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.” –Audre Lorde As I’m writing this the theme song from “Girl Meets World” is playing on my iPod- “Take on the World”- that’s the plan! So. I work in a Diabetes non-profit. I have T1D. I’m an introvert. I … Continue reading “Caring for myself is not self-indulgence…”
Belief and change, a year after a major decision.
It’s a long one- hope you’re ready. A little late for a transformation Tuesday.. but... I think this would count. My, how things have changed. Changed for the better. Change I had no idea was coming. Change I had no idea I needed. It’s hard to believe that about a year ago, I was finishing … Continue reading Belief and change, a year after a major decision.
It’s Complicated; with my CGM
Let’s first take a stroll down memory... I’m about 9 or 10. I participated in a trial of something called “The GlucoWatch” or as I call it, The Watch. Needless to say, I was traumatized by the whole experience. Working it was a nightmare, even for my dad, an engineer. Taking it off was painful, and … Continue reading It’s Complicated; with my CGM
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