Tag Archives: rest

Happy Dance!

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Resilient Heart

I am ecstatic I received a interim supply of sleep meds from my doctor.  I thought it would cost an arm and a leg since I didn’t think insurance would even cover it, but it did.  I am one grateful … Continue reading →

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Back to the Beginning: The Rest of the Day (posted Oct. 2, 2010)

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Resilient Heart

I don’t do well being confined to my bed waiting for strength and better days, patience and tolerance are sometimes hard to come by. This was the view today, usually you can see a tree or two and the sky, … Continue reading →

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Back to the Beginning: Learning to Rest (posted Sept. 6, 2010)

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Resilient Heart

Although the Type-A old personality of myself resists it, rest is a big part of life with Brain Injury, it is staggering how little it takes to get us tired! I caught on I was heading into a crash the … Continue reading →

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Back to the Beginning: Exhausting Week (posted June 6, 2010)

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Resilient Heart

I wish I had better insight into pacing and planning than I did this week. The yard sale being just last weekend, I really should have planned in more rest and not schedule the cat’s vet appointment for this past … Continue reading →

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Back to the Beginning: Migraine (posted Mar. 26, 2009)

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Resilient Heart

Today started with a sore neck after a night of fitful sleep, a headache started and grew into a migraine. I came home had a bite, took two Tylenol, grabbed my ice pack and laid down. These are different migraines … Continue reading →

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Back to the Beginning: Respect Thy Brain (posted Mar. 23, 2009)

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Resilient Heart

While laying in bed this entire weekend due to a cold bug, more of reality has dawned on me following that little bump that happened to my car last month. Feeling terribly run down last week, noticing an unusual amount … Continue reading →

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Back to the Beginning: Thanksgiving (posted Dec. 1, 2008)

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Resilient Heart

I am proud for taking extra good care of myself planning and preparing for the journey to be with family. In order to be fully present for any event post-injury, I have to be prepared ahead of time and then … Continue reading →

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Back to the Beginning: Overload Continued (posted Oct. 17, 2008)

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Resilient Heart

Today was another day of recovery, testing my limits of what I can and cannot do. Goofy thing about Brain Injury, every day really is different. What we were capable of a day or two ago, we may not be … Continue reading →

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Back to the Beginning: Mental Exam for SSDI…and Overload (posted Nov. 16, 2008)

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Resilient Heart

Last night was my Mental Exam for SSDI, Brother Frank drove me to and back, and that was a great help. I do not drive at night due to light sensitivity from those glaring headlights, I know it’s not safe, … Continue reading →

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Back to the Beginning: Tying Up Loose Strings (posted Oct. 2, 2008)

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Resilient Heart

Hi Everyone, I haven’t written in my blog for a couple days because I am overwhelmed. Here are some updates… Roof: Done, signed off, and it’s beautiful! It was a miracle as their funds have dried up and will no … Continue reading →

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