Strategies for anxiety and panic attacks
Have you ever had a panic attack? If so, you know how terrifying they can be. I have had plenty and know exactly what they are likeā¦torture! There is...
My 4 favorite self-help tools for pain
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Turn on the tunes for better health
If you enjoy listening to music, you already know that turning on the tunes can help calm your nerves, reduce stress, pump you up during a workout, bring back...
Overcoming victim mentality
When the pain and muscles contractions from dystonia were at their worst for me (see below), it significantly limited what I could do. For years I characterized dystonia as...
Tips for better sleep
Ahhhā¦ sleep!! It feels so good when we get it. Unfortunately, quality sleep is something that eludes many of us. It seems that more and more of us sleep...
The power of positive thoughts on our health
Most people have probably heard the saying, āchange your thoughts, change your life.ā There is great truth to this because how we think can significantly impact our mental and...
Preparing for doctor visits
It is so important to be prepared for doctor visits. This canāt be stressed enough. Dystonia is a complex disorder and our symptoms are very specific to us, making...
Asking for help when living with dystonia
I have lived with dystonia for over 15 years. For more than half of those years, I had a hard time asking for help. My ego stood in the...
