imp-possible

With a pet & chronic illness

by Isy
March 5, 2025
CRPS knock-on effects, documentation, food allergies, imp-possible, moving/traveling, perspective, radical presence/radical acceptance, self-care, survival, tips on traveling with pain

This is a long one. Grab something to drink and put your feet up, if you want to… In the wildly unlikely event that, say,… Read More »With a pet & chronic illness

Foggy… and formats

by Isy
February 15, 2025
critical thinking, CRPS knock-on effects, imp-possible, what works

There’s been a lot going on, but I’m not up to discussing it for lots of reasons, but mostly, TBH, because I’m foggy. I’m thinking… Read More »Foggy… and formats

Neuro reset FTW

by Isy
February 11, 2025February 11, 2025
activity, basics, care team, imp-possible, perspective, self-care, what works

I’m working on building up stamina because being a blob doesn’t agree with me. I had one of our rare, hard-won, absolutely stunning neuro physiotherapy… Read More »Neuro reset FTW

New times; new topics

by Isy
February 7, 2025February 7, 2025
activity, ANS and fight-or-flight, imp-possible, moving/traveling, perspective, radical presence/radical acceptance

For audio version (with extra fun stuff), touch this sentence. I’m not going to mention current events in my country. This is a series about… Read More »New times; new topics

Another chance to get it right

by Isy
January 10, 2025January 10, 2025
activity, adaptation, basics, critical thinking, Dept. of Blith. Obv., humor, imp-possible, moving/traveling, perspective, radical presence/radical acceptance, realpolitik, what works

I’ve been chewing over something for awhile and recently realized that it might be time to apply that much mercy to myself. It’s a more… Read More »Another chance to get it right

The times, they are a-changing

by Isy
December 27, 2024December 27, 2024
activity, ANS and fight-or-flight, care team, critical thinking, Dept. of Blith. Obv., humor, imp-possible, marathon, moving/traveling, nature, nutrition, perspective, politics, radical presence/radical acceptance, realpolitik, survival

Without descending into the morass of modern U. S. history and politics, let’s just say that I’d like the first months – up to half… Read More »The times, they are a-changing

Tough gift, but a good one

by Isy
December 8, 2024December 8, 2024
adaptation, ANS and fight-or-flight, brain care, critical thinking, humor, imp-possible, legislation, moving/traveling, perspective, politics, radical presence/radical acceptance, realpolitik, self-care

American Thanksgiving is the 4th Thursday in November. I had a gift that day – a difficult one, but I’ve been unwrapping it and wondering… Read More »Tough gift, but a good one

What’s your forward path?

by Isy
November 25, 2024
adaptation, critical thinking, imp-possible, moving/traveling, perspective, politics, radical presence/radical acceptance, survival

I’ve seen more than the usual amount of material about having hope, lately. I see why, of course. Many people view hope as an incentive… Read More »What’s your forward path?

Defining my terms: burny brain

by Isy
November 20, 2024November 21, 2024
adaptation, ANS and fight-or-flight, brain care, definitions & descriptions, imp-possible, nutrition, radical presence/radical acceptance, self-care

Current science states that there are no nerves that convey temperature or pain in the brain. Well, not a normal brain. Well… not as far… Read More »Defining my terms: burny brain

New pain doc & big insights

by Isy
October 25, 2024October 27, 2024
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adaptation, care team, critical thinking, imp-possible, perspective, radical presence/radical acceptance, self-care

I’m profoundly curious. (Take that however you want, LOL) When I was an inch from dying, around 12-14 years ago, when there was nothing left… Read More »New pain doc & big insights