basics

Don’t abandon yourself

by Isy
November 6, 2015November 6, 2015
activity, adaptation, ANS and fight-or-flight, basics, critical thinking, CRPS knock-on effects, imp-possible, self-care

Um, I’m embarrassed here, but WordPress decided I wanted to publish this instead of keeping it as a draft, despite my (I thought) clear button-clicking.… Read More »Don’t abandon yourself

A simple 3-step program for bearing the unbearable

by Isy
September 10, 2015September 10, 2015
adaptation, ANS and fight-or-flight, basics, imp-possible, perspective, self-care, what works

It’s been an interesting summer. It’s good to be safe and well. And that’s all I want to say about it right now. On to… Read More »A simple 3-step program for bearing the unbearable

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

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!

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

Ethan, in memoriam

by Isy
November 5, 2014November 5, 2014
3 Comments
basics, imp-possible, loved ones, mortality, poetry

I tried to find a song for Ethan, who did love music, but it wasn’t working. I’m not much of a poet, frankly, but it… Read More »Ethan, in memoriam

Prelude to winter canning recipes

by Isy
October 24, 2014October 24, 2014
basics, food allergies, nutrition, science, self-care

Don’t you love the change of season? Especially here in Middle Cali, where there’s a hint o’ green to mark the second of our two… Read More »Prelude to winter canning recipes

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