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  • A Chronic Voice February 2020
    Strategizing for success | Social connections

    A Chronic Voice February 2020

    ByAlison Hayes February 14, 2020February 7, 2020

    Once more, I am participating in A Chronic Voice’s monthly linkup.  February prompts: ditching, invigorating, playing, joining, looking. This post muses about two major topics: BiRequest and turning my blog into a business. I’m excited about both things, and hoping that the steps I am taking in both spaces will lead to a better future for…

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  • Managing Stress if you go to an ER
    Dealing with Doctors | Overcoming Obstacles

    Managing Stress if you go to an ER

    ByAlison Hayes February 7, 2020February 4, 2020

    If you are not experiencing an immediately life-threatening emergency, please double-check with your doctor if at all possible to see if there is a reasonable alternative to going to the ER. Not only are ER visits substantially more expensive than regular doctor or hospital visits, but they also are spaces where you have almost no…

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  • Pre-planning to get the most out of your day!
    Strategizing for success | Taking care of yourself

    Pre-planning to get the most out of your day!

    ByAlison Hayes March 16, 2018April 26, 2021

    Today, I want to talk to you about the concept of pre-planning.  Pre-planning is a way to help yourself think through what an activity will be like, so you can be as prepared as possible, and make the absolute most of your time.   If you’re like me and worry about not making it through…

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Alison Hayes

As a person with a sometimes-invisible illness that straddles neurology and psychiatry (Functional Neurological Disorder), I've dealt with a lot of the stigma surrounding physical and mental illnesses and both visible and invisible illnesses. I want to help other people with disabilities to regain perspective and control over their lives through manageable steps and make their lives better, one step at a time.

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I am not a doctor, lawyer, or therapist.  I am a person with a disability who has learned a lot about many aspects of living life with a disabling condition.  My posts are intended as jumping off points connected to the best knowledge I could find.  I cannot be held responsible for the decisions you make or the actions you take.  

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