When I thought about what my first post in over a month should be, I could only think about how difficult it has been to balance my new professional career with my on going FibroHaven responsibilities. First let me start by saying I am thrilled to be working again. Thrilled that my body is cooperating for the most part. Thrilled to be out in the world, making connections, networking, and feeling like a productive person again. Is it horrible that my self worth is so closely tied to my ability to make a paycheck? All my work on FibroHaven was satisfying emotionally and spiritually, but … [Read more...]
What Did You Do?
What did you do? I've been asked this question a lot since returning to work. What did you do before this? It is an interesting question and I don't think I have decided how to answer it yet. Do I tell them about the accident that brought my life to a screeching hault? Do I tell them about the months spent struggling to regain my ability to speak coherently? Do I tell them about the pain, the bouts of depression, the fatigue, and general disconnect from life? Do I tell them about starting this blog? Do I tell them how I was so inspired by this blog I started FibroHaven Foundation? No, I … [Read more...]
More Change, More Adaptation, and a New Door
I think you will be noticing a change in the tone of FibroHaven. For the past year I have been writing about all the changes I have made to improve my health - yoga, nutrition, support group, writing, etc.. Now that I am a working girl again, we will get to see first hand how much I have improved and what I need to do to maintain my current level of health. After my first week I am feeling pretty good. I am back in sales. It is what I know and what I have done well for many years. I am really excited about the company I am with now. Very smart, professional internet marketing firm. Great … [Read more...]
Cognitive Coping Skills for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Did you miss me? This time of transition in my life has been trying to say the least. An emotional roller coaster would be a better way to describe it. One second I am excited by possibilities and the next second I am crushed with defeat. Sounds a lot like life doesn't it? It just so happens that a research study I was slated to participate in months ago started up last week. It is a local study on yoga and cognitive coping skills for the treatment of Fibromyalgia. I was hoping to end up in the cognitive group since I already have a good handle on the yoga, and since the trials of this … [Read more...]
I Lost Control and Liked it!
Yesterday was FibroHaven's monthly roundtable meeting. The topic for the meeting was "Working With Fibromyalgia." The plan was to have a focused discussion and answer questions like: Are you able to work? Did you have to change careers? Do you work full-time or part-time? Are you self-employed? Do you work from home? Are you on disability? Can you work while on disability? Topics for a very interesting conversation, right? (In fact the latest edition of Fibromyalgia Aware Magazine is focused on this topic. If you are not already subscribed, I highly recommend you do and start … [Read more...]