Toxic Positivity vs Optimism
The conversation around Toxic Positivity vs Optimism matters, especially when you live with chronic illness or ongoing pain. I’m the kind of person who likes to be positive where I can. I naturally look for the silver lining. Even when I can’t even try to be positive, it usually means a situation has gone far beyond my current limits. But positivity isn’t always helpful. Sometimes it can turn into something unhealthy, and that’s where the concept truly becomes important.
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Living with Degenerative Disc Disease - My Story
At 15, I started working in a local chemist. What began as a Saturday job soon turned into full-time supervisor role, and I absolutely loved it. The work was physically demanding—standing all day, using heavy-duty cleaning machines, lifting stock deliveries, and constantly moving up and down stairs.
Dec 17, 20254 min read
My Journey with TMJ Disorder - Learning How to Relax TMJ Symptoms as quickly as I Could)
In 2001 I moved into my first home with my then-partner. If I’m being honest, I didn’t really want to, but at that age, it felt like the right thing to do. Before I knew it, I was moving in, swept along by the plan. It was the wrong decision for both of us.
Dec 16, 20256 min read
I've been living with Meniere's Disease for two decades: But first I had to learn HOW to live with Meniere's Disease
Meniere’s disease is a complex and often misunderstood condition that can dramatically impact daily life. Here's my personal journey with living with Menieres disease, from my first symptoms to receiving a diagnosis and learning how to manage it over the years.
Dec 1, 20255 min read
