My steroid dose for my adrenal insufficiency has changed a lot in the 14 years. Starting on HC tablets that crippled my quality of life eventually evolved into an infusion pump and using a combination of 3 different times of steroids. Another recent increase in my steroids has improved y quality of life once again.

ROCK OF AWARENESS - Every story makes a difference. Every opportunity to bring awareness to Addison's Disease saves lives. Mauve who was diagnosed less than 2 years ago and through her PASSION for PAINTING was given an incredible opportunity to share her passion and advocate for ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY. Her ART found PURPOSE with Addison's Disease awareness.

Follow up from E277 - ER TRIP - I made some mistakes in my ER TRIP. and I have had the day to think about them. I made a plan. It is my responsibility to be prepared in an emergency and I FAILED.

Unknown reason for sever dehydration sent me to the ER yesterday. It was chronic illness showing me how things can change quickly. Doctor's and nurses were great listening to me. However it was tough communicating as I was delusional and scared. Being prepared was helpful as we grabbed my hospital bag knowing we had everything we needed. I took it as an opportunity to ask questions and learn for next time. I know there will be a next time.

My journey in life has been unique and started YEARS before adrenal insufficiency. It is JILL THERAPY time with her pickle family. I made a choice in a traumatic situation that change my path in life. I was able to learn and evolve from loose that has lead to me a beautiful journey. Lesson's learned that have helped me survive every 'death' I have experienced in this life.

You want to BEE-AMAZING. You need to be PROACTIVE in your health and perhaps tapping into the POWER of BEE'S is part of your game plan to THRIVE at life. The bee's got it going on. My friend KELLY from Moodie Bee's in Norfolk County shared with us the MAGIC of these tiny bundles of vitality. Knowledge to help you make a decision if adding quality BEE'S products to your regime is for you. It is for me....I am a bee pollen LOVER!!

TOPIC: Being Prepared for the UNEXPECTED. ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY is a life threatening medical condition and we need to take PROACTIVE steps to manage an unexpected situation. Everything from ADRENAL CRISIS to personal emergencies the person living with ADRENAL INSUFFICIENCY and our advocates need to be PREPARED for the unexpected.

Fitness is essential for your quality of life. Fitness with adrenal insufficiency can seem like an impossible task. It is time to get moving and let me help you take the next steps. Progress not perfection.

A diagnosis with RARE life threatening ADDISON'S DISEASE is overwhelming in many ways. You are likely relieved to have a diagnosis but are scared and overwhelmed. Step by step you will learn to navigate through this new journey and have high quality of life. These tips and suggests will help you take your next steps forward.

My advocates with adrenal insufficiency are essential to help me maintain my quality of life and avoid a potential deadly adrenal crisis. It is a journey we are all together and we have proven if we work as a team anything is possible. Tips for your advocates and other 'team player's' to help you thrive at life with adrenal insufficiency. It is beyond the steroids and becoming proactive in health and wellbeing with change our lives.