There's More to the Story: a blog about LIFE, chronic illness, and Mental Health

I’m the loud and relentless "patient" voice and advocate they warned you about. I happen to have type 1 diabetes, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid issues, asthma, allergies, lactose intolerance (and more), but there’s more to story.

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What-cha gonna do when Diabetes comes for you?

April 16, 2013April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / Leave a comment

This week. Already feels like a crazy week to me. So much is going on. So much is happening.  The end of the semester is fast approaching. Yesterday. the bombs at the Boston Marathon... What kind of world do we live in? What comes next? I just can't understand. My thoughts are with everyone impacted … Continue reading What-cha gonna do when Diabetes comes for you?

Here’s the thing – Asking for Help

April 12, 2013April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / 3 Comments

I think I'm going to take this opportunity and be slightly serious. I'm 136 and calm, and that means this is coming from a "normal state of mind." Not an "I'm high or low state of mind." or an "I'm stressed state of mind." I don't do this very often, be serious with something involving … Continue reading Here’s the thing – Asking for Help

The becoming of a morning person.

April 10, 2013April 27, 2018 / mindybartleson / Leave a comment

Is it May yet? Is it time for Paris yet? I would love to get this semester finished with right now. As I am sitting here during my break between Social Work and French, I can see a "snippet" of the beautiful weather UGA is experiencing right now. Beautiful weather for runs I'd say? and … Continue reading The becoming of a morning person.

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I do not have any kind of medical degree (science and math are not my thing). My views are also my own and do not reflect where I work or any groups I am involved in. This is not medical or psycho-social advice. Please consult your doctor. Everyone also has different stories. experiences, and views. Please respect those- including mine. Thanks!- Mindy Bartleson

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