Diagnosis #2 I have been quiet recently, mostly due to mild depression and some anxiety all related to COVID-19. Unlike much of the population, I’m considered mission essential, which sounds like a good thing, but it honestly translates to, “you are good at what you do and you will do whatever it takes, so we… Continue reading Diagnosis #2
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Hydroxychloroquine – Day #2
Hydroxychloroquine – Day #2 Today is the second day of my three/six-month trial of Hydroxychloroquine. Let me share the fun so far. Well, the verdict is in and, it looks like I’m going to hate this crap. I’m very nauseous and let’s just say that the toilet is a great friend of mine as I… Continue reading Hydroxychloroquine – Day #2
National Day of Service
National Day of Service At 8:45 a.m. on September 11, 2001, an American Airlines Boeing 767, Flight 11, collided into the World Trade Center’s north tower in New York City immediately killing hundreds of people and trapping hundreds more in the 110-story skyscraper. Only 18 minutes later, a second Boeing 767, United Airlines Flight 175,… Continue reading National Day of Service
National Suicide Prevention Week
National Suicide Prevention Week Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues. Every year thousands of individuals die by… Continue reading National Suicide Prevention Week
Pain Awareness Month
Pain Awareness Month The month of September has been declared Pain Awareness Month. Pain Awareness Month is a time when various organizations work to raise public awareness of issues in the area of pain and pain management. Links https://www.theacpa.org/pain-awareness/september-is-pain-awareness-month/
PTSD Awareness Day 2020
National PTSD Awareness Day National PTSD Awareness Day in the USA 2020. National PTSD Awareness Day is celebrated annually on June 27. It aims to raise awareness of posttraumatic stress disorder, a mental health problem that may develop after a person has been exposed to one or more traumatic events. Links https://www.ptsd.va.gov/understand/awareness/index.asp
Knee Surgery
Knee Surgery And 2020 just keeps on bringing it! just got back from the orthopedic doctor for my “final” look at my knee after my surgery 6 weeks ago. I noticed that I wasn’t healing as fast as I had hoped and I found out that it is because I’m not really healing. It looks… Continue reading Knee Surgery
Flag Day
Flag Day Me putting up my American Flag on Flag Day a few years back.
Men’s Health Month
Men’s Health Month The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. This month gives healthcare providers, public policymakers, the media, and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment… Continue reading Men’s Health Month
World MS Day
World MS Day World MS Day unites individuals and organizations from around the world to raise awareness and move us closer to a world free of MS. In 2009, the Multiple Sclerosis International Federation (MSIF) and its members initiated the first World MS Day. Together we have reached hundreds of thousands of people around the… Continue reading World MS Day
