Chronically Grateful Me by Deb Andio
Life is hard enough,don't go through life with pain that’s keeping you clutching the steering wheel. Join me as I share with you my life of living chronically grateful while living with chronic pain.
Another year ends 2021 is almost gone. Salute to the experience you had in that year, and welcome 2022 with all the guts and glory. Many things you’ve learned in the year 2021 some of happiness and some some of hurt and some of love. May your 2022 be full of surprises and blessings and... Continue Reading →
What It Really Means to “Pace Yourself” We hear it all the time but what does it mean....... Embracing flexibility instead of rigidity for those of us living with chronic joint pain. In the study, patients reported that key components of pacing themselves included: Breaking down tasks into mini tasksSaying ‘no’ or learning toBeing kind... Continue Reading →
Another day of self-isolating, which means it's potentially another day of sitting indoors restlessly taking yet another Zoom class, practicing social distancing from the frig. Prolonged sitting is an unavoidable reality for many. And with us spending more time inside, as the pandemic continues, it's inevitable that we're spending even more time being sedentary. We... Continue Reading →
Part 3 of 4 What is pain?Pain occurs when something hurts, causing an uncomfortable or unpleasant feeling. The presence of pain often means that something is wrong. Each individual is the best judge of his or her own pain. Chronic or acute inflammation These are the two types of inflammation that differ in how... Continue Reading →
I cannot believe that people are insisting on songs old songs now be banned from radio. Or cartoons and holiday shows no longer air. Why do people read so much into everything today? Is our society that sensitive? And really they are lyrics to a song!! Have you ever heard some other lyrics? From say... Continue Reading →
Interviews they ask us these questions, yet when they ask us do we have any questions, I usually clam up, I hope that someday I can get back to work full time again. Bone pain gets exhausting and the colder it gets the more I seem to hurt. I went back to school to learn... Continue Reading →
I see so many people today losing who they are in relationships. So much so you cannot even recognize the person they once were. How do you find the balance between giving to your partner and holding onto yourself in the process? Here's a list of a few ways to date someone you're really, really... Continue Reading →
One of Madea’s comedy bits is about understanding relationships. Using the analogy of a trees, “Madea” says that some people are like leaves, some are like the branches on a tree and, then there are those friends who are our roots. Read this: Madea shares how to understand relationships. Most people are like leaves. When... Continue Reading →
For many of us, life is hard. Our daily circumstances seem to conspire to try to rob us of our happiness and more importantly our joy our inner joy. Maybe you're stuck in a job that you do not like and doesn't pay enough to cover your bills or maybe your unemployed or on disability.... Continue Reading →
I'm honored to say I've been nominated for the #WEGOHealthAwards! These awards seek to recognize Patient Leaders who are making an impact with their advocacy. Learn more - nominate today. Here's how you can also nominate others who educate, advocate and make a difference! Click link below WEGOHealth Awards and Nomination Info WEGOHealth Awards Link... Continue Reading →
It still looks like winter out in NE Ohio today even though it's 07 April 2018. This is what I woke up to . But I also woke up to pain as well. I mean every bone in my body hurts today. It's weird hearing the birds of spring singing away while there is a... Continue Reading →
I love this anytime of the year but especially when it's cold wet and rainy out. It's so comforting and warming. It's the kind of chowder that warms the bones. I also have a vegan version I will also post. Sweet Potato Corn Chowder Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow ... The day that starts Lent many often give up candy, cookies, smoking, drinking. You don’t have to just limit it to food I have heard many comments about what people are giving up for Lent. It has been traditional to fast during Lent, often from a certain food or substance. When I was... Continue Reading →
I used to be stressed all the time. Especially when trying to manage life with one or two chronic conditions. Now it's occasional stress and pain all depends..... But I have found some relief and I believe it's because I have learned to relax using a variety of methods. My favorite is breathing 4-7-8 I... Continue Reading →
Chronically Grateful Me by Deb Andio 