I Hear You. I See You. (#HighRiskCovid19 Thoughts)

March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 / mindybartleson / 3 Comments

I hear you. I see you. Your words are deafening. You silence speaks volumes. Your actions are telling. I hear your comments- "I'll be fine. I'm not high risk. I don't have to worry""Let's break quarantine""It's just the flu""I'll be fine- why stop my life" I hear you in your conference rooms. I hear the … Continue reading I Hear You. I See You. (#HighRiskCovid19 Thoughts)

Depo Shot Week 1: Take that PCOS & Endometriosis- I hope?

February 18, 2020 / mindybartleson / 2 Comments

Trying something else when it comes the PCOS and endometriosis issues- the Depo-Provera shot.

Sex, Chronic Illness, and Mental Health: Changing it up with PCOS and Endometriosis

September 6, 2018September 7, 2018 / mindybartleson / 2 Comments

The next post in "Sex, Chronic Illness, and Mental Health" is all about PCOS and endometriosis.

Sex, Chronic Illness, and Mental Health: The Series!

June 27, 2018September 7, 2018 / mindybartleson / 5 Comments

Introducing: "Sex, Chronic Illness, and Mental Health: the Series"! I'll be talking about sex over several posts - each post will focus on a different diagnosis or a few.

When Your Darkest Moments are Tied to Your Period

May 24, 2018 / mindybartleson / 3 Comments

It’s dark. It's always dark no matter what time of day. My music is turned up and my headphones are in so I can try to escape into the lyrics. I’m hunched against the door of the bathroom feeling the cool tile floor against my feet while I’m hugging my legs to my body trying … Continue reading When Your Darkest Moments are Tied to Your Period

Thanks 2017! Are You Ready 2018?

January 3, 2018January 1, 2018 / mindybartleson / 2 Comments

Thanks 2017! Are You Ready 2018? I started doing posts like this towards the end of 2015 and before 2016 started. I did another for the end of 2016 and before 2017. This year… well- it’ll be at the beginning of 2018 and after 2017 ended- and probably… for the most part it’ll be a … Continue reading Thanks 2017! Are You Ready 2018?

(The One with the) PCOS and Endometriosis Flare Up

November 30, 2017November 30, 2017 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

I’m curled up on the sidelines with my tips and tricks to get by while cheering on the birth control to defeat my body. Yes- in this weird twisted set up…. All I want is for my body to lose to the medication in this constant battle- this battle of chaotic and painful periods. My … Continue reading (The One with the) PCOS and Endometriosis Flare Up

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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