When people hear “executive dysfunction,” they might picture someone who’s disorganized, forgetful, or simply lazy. But it’s much deeper—and more frustrating—than that. Executive dysfunction affects the brain’s ability to plan, organize, initiate, and complete tasks, manifesting in various aspects of life, from everyday chores to work-related projects. It can make decision-making feel insurmountable, and the…
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Is My Brain Broken?!
The post discusses the author’s challenges with ADHD, PMDD, OCD, and fibromyalgia, illustrating a constant internal struggle marked by chaotic thoughts and emotional turmoil. This experience complicates daily life, affecting relationships and self-perception, characterized by intrusive thoughts and executive dysfunction. The author emphasizes the need for connection and understanding among those facing similar battles.
💧 Sacred Self-Care for the Spoonie Soul 💧Not your average self-care guide.
This one’s for my fellow chronic pain warriors, energy empaths, and beautifully tired souls. Hey there, my radiant but exhausted soul tribe,Let’s have a real moment. Not the Instagram-perfect bubble bath, seven-step skincare routine kind of self-care. I’m talking sacred self-care—the kind that meets you in your pajamas, unshowered, running on caffeine and grit. The kind that…
Parenting While Neurodivergent: My ADHD Momma Truths
A candid peek into my daily life — the beautiful chaos, the laughter, and the real struggles of parenting with ADHD. Hey there, beautiful souls — Let me just start by saying this: parenting is already a wild ride. Add ADHD into the mix, and suddenly that wild ride includes spontaneous dance breaks, forgotten appointments,…
Healing Isn’t Linear—And That’s Okay
Let’s be real: healing is messy. It’s frustrating. It’s that rollercoaster you didn’t sign up for but somehow ended up strapped into. One day, you’re convinced you’ve made it—you feel lighter, your body hurts less, your mind is clearer. Then, out of nowhere, a bad pain day hits, an old trauma resurfaces, or your soul…
How the pages have turned: Rheumy Update: Gaslighting Special!
Another Day, Another Doctor…(And this time, it’s a two-part rollercoaster.) We had high hopes for this new rheumatologist. Really, we did. I made the switch not because my previous rheumy wasn’t doing her job—she’s amazing—but because I was trying to make life just a bit easier by finding someone local. Closer drive, easier appointments, same quality of care……
Understanding Fibromyalgia: More Than Just Pain
When Your Muscles Twitch and Your Body Won’t Listen: The Hidden Layers of Fibromyalgia I used to think fibromyalgia was “just” chronic widespread pain and fatigue. I hate that I even put the word just in there — because even that would be a lot to carry. But as I’ve learned firsthand, this diagnosis brings with it…
Embracing Self-Care
A Love Letter to the Days You Just… Can’t Hey there, beautiful soul. Let’s start with something that might sound radical in today’s hustle-harder, positive-vibes-only world: It’s okay to have off days! No really. Not in a toxic positivity kind of way, but in the real, messy, pajama-all-day, too-tired-to-even-cry kind of way. Some days are heavy. Some…
Supporting Loved Ones with Chronic Illness: A Guide
How to Support a Loved One with Chronic Illness (Without Losing Your Mind or Theirs)Because casseroles are nice, but compassion is better Hey there, soul tribe! Let’s talk about something near and dear to many of our spoons — chronic illness and chronic pain. Whether your bestie has fibro, your partner is navigating an autoimmune rollercoaster, or…
Surviving Prednisone: Embracing Bloating and Emotional Swings
Devil’s Tic-Tac with a Side of Bloat Let me preface this by saying: I am grateful for medicine. Truly. If it weren’t for these tiny miracle pills, I’d probably still be in a pain fog, trying to convince myself that crawling to the bathroom is “just part of the journey.” But hot damn, y’all—nobody warned…
