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One day at a time. That is what we have to learn and sometimes that is a hard lesson to learn but like you said, sometimes less is more. Accept what you can do and move forward with it is my motto.

I am so thankful that I found this topic. It has made a huge difference in how often I am getting the heat triggered migraines. I now know what is happening and can get a grip on things before it gets out of control.

I find distraction to be a big part of dealing with my pain. I get my mind on something else, like crafting, sewing, painting, scrap booking and so on. I find that I enjoy doing these things so I am able to push the pain back as I refuse to let it prevent me from moving forward.

I am not dating but I know a few folks that are. It seems they have found it is best to be upfront with the person and let them know about their pain issues and how it affects their ability to socialize. They don’t go in complete detail, just enough to give the person some insight.

I do not have fibro but I see the same types of fatigue with the different pain issues I do have. The fatigue and fog can be over-whelming at times if I do not move enough.

I have found it is huge benefit to make sure I get up and move around, be it taking a walk in the summer or in the winter walking around inside my house for a set period of…[Read more]

Farmhouse Biscuits

1 can of refrigerated biscuits
1 lb. of ground beef
½ cup of barbecue sauce
Shredded cheese

Brown ground beef in skillet, drain, place in bowl and add barbecue sauce, stir. Make sure all the ground beef gets a coating of the barbecue sauce, add small amount more if needed.

Spray muffin tins with cooking spray, flatten…[Read more]

Going through this decluttering process is hard when you live with pain. I am still struggling along to move forward but it is so frustrating to have the pain stop you in your tracks just when you are finally making progress. Then it is hard to get started again. I have accomplished much but then something happens to stop me and I have to build up…[Read more]

Broccoli Cheese Soup for the Crock Pot

1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups milk
1 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli

Directions:

1 Sauté onion and green pepper in butter.
2 Combine all…[Read more]

Grilled Pineapple

1 Fresh Pineapple
Brown sugar

Cut the pineapple in half and then cut into wedges leaving the rind on. You do not have to core the pineapple.
You can cut thin or thick wedges.
Rub a generous amount of brown sugar on both sides.

Place the pineapple in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Grill on medium heat until you see…[Read more]

Easy Crock-Pot Meatballs

1 1/2 to 2 lbs of ground beef
1 egg
1 cup cracker crumbs
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. salt and pepper
1 32 oz spaghetti sauce of your choice

Mix beef, egg, cracker crumbs, garlic powder, parsley flakes, salt and pepper. Mold mixture into meatballs, place in crock-pot, cover with spaghetti sauce.…[Read more]

So happy you are here with us, Zenfollower. It is so great to have a new safe, secure place to offer and receive support. We all need to know that we are never alone on this journey.

Hi Zenfollower,

I totally understand, but please don’t be hard on yourself. I am finding that if I just take a couple minutes a day to work on something that those few minutes add up and before I even realize it, I have finished at least one thing that needed done.

I also lacked the energy & motivation but once I completed a couple small jobs,…[Read more]

I had what I think is a heat related migraine yesterday. I went fishing with my family. After about 3 hours I could feel the beginnings of the headache taking shape. We packed up and headed home running the AC on high in the car. We were only about 5 minutes or so from the house but by the time we arrived home it was in full blown mode. I laid…[Read more]

I found this article and found it to be very interesting. Aniexty and trying to stop smoking. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101025133830.htm