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I want to see the sun again!
Where did the Sun go? My mood has taken a turn for the worse. I would like to attribute it to the fact that I have barely seen the sun in the last few weeks due to the many winter … Continue reading →
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Caffeine
I recently asked my neurologist about whether it was safe for me to drink coffee. The most innocent of things may have a bad reaction with your medicine. The answer I received was “drink coffee in...
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Stress Meter Getting High
I have a lot on my plate now and the “stress meter” is getting near the high range. First, I am graduating with a Master of Education this May. It is an accomplishment that has been no small feat,...
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My Job Search Progress part 1
I had experienced my first screening from a recruiter in a while. This is where you answer a bunch of questions, and the person and the other end is looking for any excuse to cross your name off the...
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My Dad’s Health
Over the weekend, my dad’s health took a turn for the worse. My family discovered that he had a blood clot in one of his knees. The problem was first discovered when he had trouble breathing and was...
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My Own Health
As my dad recovers from his health problem, I have thought about mine. I had to set aside my wish to lose weight for a while. I had taken on too many projects, and couldn’t manage them well. Now I …...
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Epilepsy & Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Found an interesting article about the link between Epilepsy and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Here is a teaser: “ Professor Terry O’Brien from the Royal Melbourne Hospital says there has been some...
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Weight Loss Strategy
I have been reading Thich Nhat Hanh‘s book ‘Savor Mindful Eating, Mindful Life.’ Inside of it he suggests a ten-week sample mindful living plan. I will make small modifications for my own lifestyle....
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Adult Epilepsy | Women with Epilepsy
I found this video by Epilepsy Advocate on youtube. I thought it was an inspirational story of a woman who fought to get the type of life she wanted despite her chronic illness. Tagged: care team,...
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Weight Loss Progress
Status so far I have lost 4 pounds! I am so happy! Cutting down on the amount of sugary drinks every week was easier than I thought. I also tried to do a better job of not eating foods that …...
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Feeling a Little Negative
I am trying hard to keep my attitude positive, but lately it has been extremely difficult. My job hunt is going slower than I thought it would. I applied for a full-time position at the college...
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Epilepsy & Heat
It is so hot! A heat wave is going through my town, but fortunately the heat itself is not directly affecting my epilepsy. The only way temperature affects my seizures is through sleep deprivation....
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Making a Difference
As many of you know, I am an adjunct (college lingo for part-time) mathematics professor in a local community college. Lately, I have been a little resentful of being only a part-time professor. I...
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Meditation Podcasts
Meditation Oasis is a great website that I found with an interesting mix of meditation podcasts. Here are a couple of my favorites: 1. Simply Being 2. Music for Meditation & Relaxation They are...
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My International Visitors
While checking my stats page on WordPress today, I noticed a shocking fact. Since February 2012, this blog has had visitors from 27 different countries! It is very encouraging to think that so...
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My Health Insurance Update
Let get you updated on my situation. First of all, the state that I live in has three kinds of health insurance plans: state-run health insurance for people living below the poverty line, subsidized...
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My Plan to Get Fit
My whole plan to get fit and lose weight on Depakote got derailed for a while. I got seriously stressed over health insurance issues (see earlier blog post for more). Now I can get back on track. The...
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First Week of October
Weight Loss Plan Status I can already see some results from the weight loss plan that I have started (My Plan to Get Fit): I never would have considered any form of exercise fun a while ago, but I...
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Epilepsy Awareness Month
Contact your local Epilepsy Foundation for events in your area. Tagged: chronic illness, epilepsy, Epilepsy Foundation, health, News
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The Month of October
Many things have happened throughout the month of October. For a good part of it, I didn’t have health insurance at all. Here is a summary of it all. Weight Loss Plan My plan for October was to get...
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