Today's episode was recorded on 29th July 2020. This morning I completed a 10-minute meditation whilst I'm lying in bed although my head hurts. I do love meditations but have not been consistent. I'm not very good at asking for help but I am learning to be better at this. I realise that asking for help is also a way of being kinder to myself. When I pause my recording I have to try to remember what I was talking about. 

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

To aid my recovery I've focused on reducing financial stress which has given me more freedom and flexibility to make the right choices in a state of calm.

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Today's episode was recorded on 28th July 2020. I'm feeling brighter today because I slept better last night. Unfortunately, I tend to have broken sleep because I make several trips to the toilet during the night. I reflected on what happened yesterday following my walk. I used my physical journal to dump a lot of stuff that is going on in my head which seemed to lift that weight from me. It helped me to focus on one action yesterday to start moving forward on a specific goal.

I also give an update on some symptoms I'm having at the moment including Tinnitus.

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

To aid my recovery I've focused on reducing financial stress which has given me more freedom and flexibility to make the right choices in a state of calm.

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/

Today's episode was recorded on 27th July 2020. The rain did not deter me from my walk this morning although I woke up feeling very tired and considered not going out for a walk but only for a moment. Acknowledged that my mood has been lower but I wouldn't say I'm depressed. I do use mindfulness techniques to check with how I'm feeling. I do have feelings of frustration and impatience and finding myself back in the position again.

Unfortunately, I have not been given any guidance on what I should be doing to recover from my latest flare-up. There seems to be so little known about Mollaret's meningitis and I don't have the answers to questions that family and friends ask me. What I know I've found out myself from the internet but I'm experimenting all the time. 

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

To aid my recovery I've focused on reducing financial stress which has given me more freedom and flexibility to make the right choices in a state of calm.

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/

Today's episode was recorded on 26th July 2020. I talk about having to accept that I have a chronic illness and that it impacts on my on a daily basis. Reflecting on the progress I'd made prior to having my latest flare-up and that I have accepted that I cannot do what I used to do before the illness.

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

To aid my recovery I've focused on reducing financial stress which has given me more freedom and flexibility to make the right choices in a state of calm.

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/

Today's episode was recorded on 25th July 2020. I'm out a bit later than usual although it is the weekend. I had a number of things on my mind this morning and found it difficult focusing on one thing. I was uncertain about what to talk about today. I decided to follow up on a conversation I had with my daughter who asked if I was bored being at home all day.

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

To aid my recovery I've focused on reducing financial stress which has given me more freedom and flexibility to make the right choices in a state of calm.

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/

Today's episode was recorded on 24th July 2020. I talk about working in front of a computer screen can trigger headaches. I explore what ways I can still do my work without putting too much strain on my brain. For example, utilising text to speech software.

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

To aid my recovery I've focused on reducing financial stress which has given me more freedom and flexibility to make the right choices in a state of calm.

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/

Today's episode was recorded on 23rd July 2020. I'm still in a flat mood but enjoying being out more. I briefly touch on the stigma around Genital Herpes and the connection to viral meningitis. I also reflect on my reasons for wanting to raise awareness of the condition.

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

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Today's episode was recorded on 22nd July 2020. I woke up in a low mood this morning, well my body felt heavy. I give my usual update on symptoms since yesterday. I talk about my experience of depression following my first Viral Meningitis attack and continued struggle with mental health in my early adult years. I admire the blackberries during my walk.

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/

Today's episode was recorded on 21st July 2020. It was exactly two weeks ago that I felt the first symptoms of my Viral Meningitis flare-ups. I'm focusing on my symptoms and trying to understand more about this condition that I have. I give an update on my symptoms since yesterday.

I didn't really feel like coming out this morning but I'm so used to my morning routine and I go into autopilot. Walking is like freedom to me.

I talk about Herpes and the connection to viral meningitis and explore understanding that condition more.

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency.

https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/

Today's episode was recorded on 19th July 2020. I give an update on how I've been doing over the past few days. I've spent a lot of time lying down. I've been able to prepare meals in between lying down. I'm still needing to take some painkillers but I'm also taking some Homeopathic remedies. 

I talk about my interest in journaling, which I've done for years and found very therapeutic.

I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can connect with me over in my Facebook group where I share tools, tips and strategies I've learned to create this transformation. https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingthrivingchronicillness/

5 Day Treasure Chest Challenge - How To Build a One Month Emergency Fund To Support You Through Your Next Medical Emergency. https://www.thefreedomat55project.com/treasure-chest-challenge/