If you have a chronic condition or illness you may already know and understand what it feels like to be a professional patient. Between the physical pain and symptoms and emotional symptoms, the constant doctor appointments in search of that one person knowledgeable enough to help vs refer you to yet someone else and the numerous... Continue Reading →
Get To Know Me
Hi, I'm Debbie and I have Avascular Necrosis/Osteonecrosis, It's a rare disease/disorder where you have a temporary or permanent loss of blood supply to the bone.I developed my avascular necrosis/osteonecrosis after I suffered a meniscal tear. I'm lucky and very grateful because the doctors don't feel it will go to any other joints . Others... Continue Reading →
My Sleeping Giant Called Chronic Pain.
Not everyone knows what it is like to suddenly one day be told by a doctor you will have chronic pain for probably the rest if your life. I've been blessed with a few painful diagnosis, I say blessed because I know I will help others because of my diagnosis.Osteoarthritis 2010Osteonecrosis 2014Spondylolisthesis 2016Hypothyroidism 2002Rosecea 2017Shock... Continue Reading →
Body Image & Self Esteem With Chronic Pain
Somedays it's really hard to feel good about yourself when your body keeps betraying you. Before your diagnosis, you felt pretty good about your body. Or maybe you’ve always struggled with body acceptance and tended to focus on your self-perceived flaws rather than your beauty. Now your AVN is forcing you to deal with a... Continue Reading →
Various Relaxation Techniques
See full Disclaimer at bottom of the postHere is a partial DisclaimerUsage Policy•The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. By using the website you are participating at your own risk. With so much stress that comes with having a chronic condition and the world we live in is full of several... Continue Reading →
Body Betrayal: How to Find Gratitude and Happiness While Coping w/ Chronic Pain or Illness
This disease called Avascular Necrosis is a terrible one especially when your dealing with multifocal avn. I am grateful to only have it in one jointAll chronic conditions that change our life and lifestyle suck and if we're not careful depression could easily take over and we lose sight of the beautiful spiritual being we... Continue Reading →
Nothing Is Useless
When the body is falling apart. And you feel like you have nothing of value to offer God or anyone else. Think again. Below is a post from Our Daily Bread Nothing Is Useless June 12, 2017 from Our Daily Bread Read: 1 Corinthians 15:42–58 "Nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless." ... Continue Reading →
Learning To Live Mindfully When You Have A Chronic Condition
Mindfulness is an incomparable tool to get past the mental struggles caused by pain and reduced mobility.Employing “mindfulness” also known as “restful alertness” can be described as being present in the moment. Training your mind to stay in the moment and not wander to anxiety and fear-driven thoughts will keep anxiety and stress at bay.... Continue Reading →