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...
Health benefits of gravity/inversion table
There was a recent discussion about a gravity/inversion table in one of my support groups, so I wanted to share some information about how this device works and my...
My 4 favorite self-help tools for pain
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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...
Working through life challenges – Releasing the past
In my last blog, I wrote about the emotional pain ofĀ “victim mentality” when faced with a health or other life challenge. In this entry, I will share some ideas...
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...
Self-empowerment tips for healthy living
When we are faced with a limiting health issue where performing āsimpleā everyday activities becomes a challenge, our self-confidence and self-worth can dwindle. This can happen with any health...
Understanding and coping with anxiety
I think most of us would agree that anxiety is quite common among the dystonia population. It is not a feature or symptom of dystonia, but given the major...
Quotes of Hope and Inspiration for the New Year
There are millions of quotes about every aspect of life. Too many to list of course, I wanted to share some of the more powerful ones for me; the...
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,...
Acceptance: The dystonia challenge
āAcceptance doesn’t mean resignation. It means understanding that something is what it is and there’s got to be a way through it.” ~ Michael J. Fox ~ Dystonia can...
After the diagnosis/Self harming thoughts
After being diagnosed with dystonia and learning it is not a temporary problem (or if you have lived with it for years and are feeling fed up), experiencing fear,...
Drink up for pain, inflammation, and weight loss!
People often ask what I eat since nutrition is very important to me, especially as it relates to helping control pain and other symptoms of dystonia. I also used...
