Isy

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Uncle Peter passes

by Isy
May 17, 2015February 6, 2016
2 Comments
loved ones, mortality, perspective, radical presence/radical acceptance

There are no shortcuts with grief. There’s no trick to it. It just is. It’s just one part of life, different from joy or ecstasy… Read More »Uncle Peter passes

Autobiographita

by Isy
May 13, 2015
3 Comments
critical thinking, humor, imp-possible, insur-dance, loved ones, moving/traveling, perspective, self-care

I heard from a lovely friend of my youth, who wanted to know what I’ve been doing since Egypt. I tried to tell her. I… Read More »Autobiographita

First, keep breathing

by Isy
May 3, 2015February 6, 2016
3 Comments
ANS and fight-or-flight, basics, biofeedback, brain care, CRPS knock-on effects, martial & internal arts, radical presence/radical acceptance, reiki/meditation, self-care, what works

I say that a lot. The first thing our bodies do when we get a burst of pain or other shock is, clench. Hard to… Read More »First, keep breathing

On treatments and at-home management strategies for CRPS

by Isy
April 18, 2015
7 Comments
activity, basics, food allergies, meds/drugs, neurotransmitters, nutrition, realpolitik, self-care, what works

Quick brain dump here. There have been a lot of questions lately about treatment options. THIS LIST IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE. It’s barely an overview. It’s… Read More »On treatments and at-home management strategies for CRPS

Ted’s Talks #2: “Relaxed” in Chinese

by Isy
April 18, 2015February 6, 2016
4 Comments
activity, CRPS knock-on effects, imp-possible, martial & internal arts, perspective, radical presence/radical acceptance, self-care

Ted Mancuso is famous for his enthusiastic Renaissance mind and the kinds of explanations it leads to. If that kind of thing doesn’t drive you… Read More »Ted’s Talks #2: “Relaxed” in Chinese

Oh look! I’ve adapted!

by Isy
April 15, 2015February 6, 2016
1 Comment
adaptation, basics, brain care, CRPS knock-on effects, humor, imp-possible, perspective, radical presence/radical acceptance

I used to be punctual, meaning, 3-10 minutes early. I used to be relentlessly diligent. I used to be cast-iron reliable. (I worked hard to… Read More »Oh look! I’ve adapted!

Ted’s Talks #1: know yourself best

by Isy
March 11, 2015February 6, 2016
activity, biofeedback, CRPS knock-on effects, martial & internal arts, massage/bodywork, perspective, radical presence/radical acceptance, self-care

A fellow martial arts teacher/competition judge once barked at Ted Mancuso, “None of your students move like you!” Ted blinked, barked back “Good!” and walked… Read More »Ted’s Talks #1: know yourself best

The Bean Dip Response, companion to the Spoon Theory

by Isy
February 6, 2015February 6, 2015
1 Comment
activity, basics, critical thinking, Dept. of Blith. Obv., humor, imp-possible, loved ones, opinion, perspective, self-care, useful links, what works

Those of us with crazy-bad illnesses appreciate the stroke of genius from Christine Miserandino, who originated the Spoon Theory to explain what it takes to… Read More »The Bean Dip Response, companion to the Spoon Theory

Frozen

by Isy
January 21, 2015February 6, 2016
2 Comments
basics, CRPS knock-on effects, imp-possible, loved ones, mortality, quantum realities, radical presence/radical acceptance

I was mulling a post called, “The Pulse,” about how my life tends to go in surges, and when I work with that, things go… Read More »Frozen

Of Mice, Medicine, and Malefactors

by Isy
January 7, 2015January 21, 2015
2 Comments
basics, care team, CRPS knock-on effects, Dept. of Blith. Obv., loved ones, meds/drugs, neurotransmitters, PubMed, quest for a cure, science

Older Brother and his wife, Aunt Krusty, sent me a fabulous little doohicky from a medieval town they visited. It’s a brooch of a common… Read More »Of Mice, Medicine, and Malefactors

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