JoJoisms

The Chronic Illness Frustration Factor

Frustration is one of the key components of chronic illness.  We are frustrated because we are tired and in pain. We are frustrated with doctors who don’t help. We are frustrated that our friends and family don’t understand.  And we are frustrated with the red tape of our health insurance. The past few months, I […]

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I have a confession to make…

I’m going to admit something I’ve been trying to hide.  I’ve been struggling lately.  Actually, I’ve struggled with this for quite some time on and off.  I’m a bit frustrated and overwhelmed, but mostly I’ve been feeling like nobody cares. It’s silly, really.  An innocent joke made by a family member here.  A small perceived […]

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Living with Brain Fog: What it’s Like on My Cloud

I wrote this a while back as a Facebook Note. I copy and paste it here this week for those of you dealing with brain fog. It can be frustrating, embarrassing and…let’s face it…FUNNY! ———————————- You are making your breakfast, toast and butter, and you realize you need a knife so you go to the […]

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Brain Fog: What it’s like on my cloud

I wrote this a while back, but thought I’d post it here.  Most people can relate to this, but those of us with Fibro, Menopause and Hashimoto’s have a special place in our brains for it: You are making your breakfast, toast and butter, and you realize you need a knife so you go to […]

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My name is JoJo and I have To Do List OCD

Since I have brain fog so severe, I can’t remember my own address, I have taken up list making.  I have a To Do list on my desk, a list of daily tasks in Outlook and several master lists under various categories for things I need to do.  I even have a master list of […]

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There’s a Part FOUR?

To get you up to date in the saga of The Great Eye Glass Case, check out my first three posts: Freshly Pressed Glasses, Dr. StrongArm, I Presume and The Great Eye Glass Case part three, by clicking on the links.  And YES of course, there would be a part four! This past Saturday, we […]

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