The reality of life with a chronic health condition – a message for those who don’t understand
Have you ever been judged by others for the things you do or the way you live your life? I know this is a rhetorical question because we have...
How adversity and obstacles change our lives
I often hear people say how much they miss the person they were before they developed a particular problem and they want that person back; or that old life back...
“It is what it is” – Part of the recipe for acceptance?
Our response to life events has an undeniable impact on our health I often think of acceptance about anything in life in terms of the saying, “it is what it...
Screw this pain! I choose better!
None of us are immune to the challenges of life. At some time or another we all endure tough experiences. Nothing ever prepared me for dystonia and chronic, persistent...
Life before and after chronic pain from dystonia changed my entire World
For most of my 21 years with chronic pain and other symptoms from dystonia, I viewed it as a curse; an evil intruder that ruined my life. This perspective...
Please don’t ever take your health for granted
The other day I ran into my oldest niece who will be 28 in a few months. It made me reflect on my life around the same age, which...
Post Traumatic Growth
We often hear the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition triggered by a traumatic event. PTSD is commonly used in context of military personnel returning...
Overcoming fear for a better life
Fear is probably the single most damaging, debilitating, detrimental energy we have. It interferes with our well-being in every area of our life. We cannot thrive when we are...
Stress Management Tips
As we all know, stress and dystonia (or any other health condition) do not mix. It can have a negative impact on our symptoms, such as increased spasms, twisting,...
From severe chronic pain and morbid obesity to a joyful bike rider!
When you look at the picture below, you see a regular guy riding a bicycle; and that would be correct. I am pretty much just a regular guy doing...
The power of positive thoughts on our health
Most people have probably heard the saying, “change your thoughts, change your life.” There is great truth to this because how we think can significantly impact our mental and...
Never give up!
I recently found this obese picture of me from 10 years ago with my nephew. I then recreated it last week to see a comparison. My nephew grew and...Dystonia and Stress Management
As we all know, stress and dystonia do not mix. It can have a negative impact on our symptoms, such as increased spasms, twisting, pulling, pain, anxiety, headaches, physical...
