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    Strategizing for success | Taking care of yourself

    Taking care of yourself during traumas, emergencies, and stressful times!

    ByAlison Hayes September 27, 2019November 1, 2019

    The first thing to recognize is that whatever the issue is, you can not control all aspects and that managing yourself and your emotions are likely to take more energy than usual while managing the event will also take energy you likely don’t have. These pieces are going to leave anybody somewhere between tired and…

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    Overcoming Obstacles | Strategizing for success | Taking care of yourself

    Disability and Sleep disorders: why we need a good night’s rest

    ByAlison Hayes July 20, 2018March 14, 2023

    Nearly 20% of the global population has a sleep disorder.  Sleep disorders can be debilitating, and sleep disorders make other conditions worse.  With our daily patterns and routines disrupted, the only thing that would be surprising would be if our sleep cycles weren’t affected by our disabilities! Why is sleep so important? When you are asleep, your…

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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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