Health Journey Update – June 2025 Just a quick update on my health journey—I’m officially down over 40 pounds since starting Tremfya and Zepbound! I lost about 10 lbs even before beginning the weight-loss shots, and the rest—around 30 lbs—has come since starting them. ✨ Some days are easier than others, of course, but the progress is consistent. What’s wild…
Tag: mental health
When Meds Fight Back: The Last 24 Hours on Cymbalta & Flexeril
If you’ve been following along with my health journey, you know that starting new medications is always a little bit of a gamble—especially when you’re already juggling multiple chronic conditions. I do my best to stay informed, cautious, and open-minded… but sometimes, your body will tell you loud and clear: “Nope, this ain’t it.” That…
☀️ Soulful Summer: 75 Days of Affirmations for a Radiant You ☀️
Summer is a time of warmth, growth, play, healing, and reflection. It’s a season that invites us to bloom into our fullness, shed what no longer serves us, and align ourselves with the joy and light that surrounds us. During this vibrant time of year, nature bursts forth with life, and we are reminded of…
Navigating New Medications: A Chronic Illness Journey
If you’ve been following my health journey for a while, you know my body likes to keep things… interesting. Between fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis, and the grab bag of autoimmune disorders I’ve got going on, I’ve become something of an unwilling expert in meds, symptoms, and side effects. Still, every new medication feels like stepping into…
Health Update: Spine Clinic Results & Some Honest Feels
So… the spine clinic. 😮💨 Whew. That was a lot. But let me be real with y’all for a second. That appointment? It was the most anxiety-inducing medical visit I have ever had, and I think it stemmed from a combination of uncertainty and the weight of the decisions at hand. I was sweating, shaking, nauseous—full-on…
🖤 Shadow & Sanctuary Monday: Creating Safe Spaces for Shadow Work
Shadow work is one of the most powerful, transformative practices we can do for ourselves—but it must be done with care, intention, and in a place that feels safe. This Monday, we’re diving into what it means to create a safe space for shadow journaling, how to protect your emotional well-being during the process, and how…
The Weird, Ridiculous, and Downright Painful: Nail Pain & Foot Flares with PsA
Let’s talk about one of the least talked about and honestly most ridiculous symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis… nail pain. Yes. You heard me. Nail pain. Not like, “Oh I broke a nail” pain. No, this is “My fingernails hurt like someone lit them on fire and then ran them over with a tiny emotional dump truck” kind of pain. It’s sneaky….
Finally… A Good Set of Labs!
Today, I cried—but not from pain, fear, or frustration. I cried tears of joy. After years of struggle, uncertainty, and appointments that left me feeling more unseen than helped (IYKYK), I finally got a good set of labs back. And let me tell you—it feels like a freaking miracle. It’s amazing how the body and…
A Rough Start: When Hands Won’t Cooperate
Some mornings just don’t start out the way we hope—and today was one of those mornings. Living with a mix of arthritis, carpal tunnel, and nerve damage means that I never really know how cooperative my hands will be when I wake up. Will I have grip strength today? Will I drop everything I touch? Will my…
☕ Coffee, Dogs & Mental Health — With a Touch of Moon Magic 🌙🐾
There’s something comforting about the smell of coffee in the morning, the quiet loyalty of a dog curled at your feet, and the steady rhythm of the moon above. For many of us navigating the ups and downs of mental health, these small moments become lifelines—rituals that ground us, remind us we’re still here, and…
