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http://invisibleillnessweek.com 30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know 1. The illness I live with is: Chronic Migraines, Asthma, Some undiagnosed thing, depression 2. I was diagnosed with it in the year: 2005 (ofish-fish 2007), 1995, 2014?, 3. But I had symptoms since: 2000, ever, 2000 4. The biggest adjustment I’ve had to make is: medications every day, avoiding foods I enjoy, dark days 5. Most people assume: That because I take preventative medicines I don't have any issues 6. The hardest part about mornings are: Checking in with my pain levels and breathing to see if I can do what I want to. Sometimes, convincing myself that what I enjoy is worth getting out of bed. 7. My favorite medical TV show is: Grey's Anatomy 8. A gadget I couldn’t live without is: my cell phone 9. The hardest part about nights are: Nightmares I get from meds. 10. Each day I take __ pills & vitamins. (No comments, please) 12 types, 19 actual pills 11. Regarding alternative treatm...

dafsfd I am thankful for my dad, and all the times he was there for me. I am thankful for my work and that good I can do. I am thankful for the breath of children. I am thankful for our police and firefighters I am thankful for the Marines and Navy I am thankful that the feeling in my gut that shows up when I see 9/11 written down passing another year. I am thankful for my family. I am thankful for Pumpkin Spice flavoring. I am thankful for all the letters I can sign after my name. I am thankful for amazing coworkers I can depend on.

For the most part the last week or two has been rather boring. There isn't a lot interesting going on at my work (Thank the monkeys.  We needed a some boring time.) My sister is visiting, but we don't sight see and such.  We hang.  It's the best.  I love that she and my boyfriend and pretty comfortable near each other already.  She's gonna be here a while. I had a migraine for a week. I wish that was somehow interesting or abnormal. It still isn't.  I got a med change.  I want that to be interesting and abnormal too.  It still isn't. I missed a bunch of work.  My coworkers noticed.  That matters to me. However a few things are official that haven't been official very long: I officially have an abnormal MRI and a normal EEG.  What does that mean?  No clue.  You could Google it. I officially have an effective Essure procedure and can't have kids. I officially have an MHP  (mental health professional) title. ...

I am thankful for my sister. I am thankful for being able to say no. I am thankful for the chris people in my life. I am thankful for my boundaries I am thankful for effective medications. I am thankful for good causes and free tickets. I am thankful for warm sweatshirts. I am thankful for pumpkin spice latte. I am thankful for fall.