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Oh Jessica, what a wonderful list. I learned many things about you that I did not know before. I was thinking and wondering, Would you be able to enjoy the fireworks on TV if you turned the sound off or put it on mute? Noise and bright lights really…
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30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know 1. The illness I live with is: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) aka Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) 2. I was diagnosed with it in the year: 2008 3. But I had symptoms since: 2003 (yes…
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I am so sorry that you got that. I got mine in Feb. It is so hurtful when you open the letter and it says that you can do something that you know you can't! My husband and I lost our jobs on the same day in Oct '08. Mine because I couldn't perform a…
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I have a mixed blessing. When mine is bad it is "visible" because I use a sling, wraps or both. Other times it hurts to use those things. I would have to say having a visible one is better in some situations and not others. When I'm parking in the h…
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Hey my name is jessica just turned 21 livin in chino ca. life has been hard on me lately. ive been at my wits end. im just tryin to hang in there. i dont go on the internet much let alone in chat rooms. so this is all new to me. i was gonna go for a…
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Hey my name is jessica just turned 21 livin in chino ca. im not good at this blog stuff lol i dont have a myspace or a facebook, and i have no idea what tweeter is lol, so please be patient with me lol. i guess im pretty much just looking for a good…
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Sorry Tonya! I didn't share the effects the scriptures below has on me...Romans 8...reminds me of just how much God loves me (I have to read this chapter when I'm really discouraged) Isaiah 26:3...helps me daily to "stay focus on him" Psalms 3:5-6..…
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Todays' Daily Devotionals from Rest Ministries

What Part of the ‘Wall’ Are You Now… Despite Illness?

“Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And [...]

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RSDgirl

Thought I'd post my 30 things...

30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know

1. The illness I live with is: Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) aka Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

2. I was diagnosed with it in the year: 2008

3. But I had symptoms since: 2003 (yes it took that long to diagnose)

4. The biggest adjustment I’ve had to make is: Learning my limitations.

5. Most people assume: I'm exagerating about the amount of pain that RSD causes

6. The hardest part about mornings are: knowing that there are th… Continue

Posted by RSDgirl on September 8, 2010 at 12:47am — 1 Comment

Pam

Invisible Illness Awareness - What TO Say To A Depressed Person

I admit that yesterday I checked out some websites to get ideas of various things not to say to someone who is depressed. Today's list I can make on my own. I am surrounded by wonderful supporters.
Honestly, I hear more support than I do insensitive comments. Don't
get me wrong I have heard some insensitive things. And at times even
the good comments hit me the wrong way. But mostly I am blessed enough
to be surrounded with support. I do understand that not everyone is as
blessed as me. I am

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Posted by Pam on September 6, 2010 at 12:13pm

Pam

Invisible Illness Awareness - What NOT To Say To A Depressed Person

We all mean well when trying to help someone who is struggling physically and/or emotionally. Unfortunately we don't always choose the right things to say. Today's entry about depression is just a
quick glimpse of a few things NOT to say to our friends and loved ones
who battle depression. If you are like me a lot of the time you think
AFTER you speak. In sensitive cases like this that is definitely a
disadvantage. That is the purpose of this entry. Just a couple of
tips before learning what

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Posted by Pam on September 6, 2010 at 12:12pm

Trish Robichaud

Invisible Illness Week Team Offers Free Ebook of 263 Tips

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20 Experts share their best tips about living with a chronic illness, from coping with illness and relationship tips to travel and homeschooling.


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Enthusiasm can be high when you first start putting your plans together to start a small group ministry for those with chronic illness, but even the best of intentions can actually lead to a decrease in prayer time. You may have the best, most organized plans, but without a daily conversation and walk with the [...]

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