New expressions of who we are via new experiences is ever evolving and truly inspiring! How very blessed you are to pivot your mindset and redirect your curiosities for new growth, achieving continued personal fulfillment and new milestones! Love the broad lens you are viewing life through as you further clarify, as opposed to narrowly define, your mission.
Oct 9, 2022·edited Oct 9, 2022Liked by Donna Murph
Thank you for this brave and wise article. It is interesting that you mention climbing a mountain was a straw which broke the camels back. I know a person who had sudden onset of Parkinson's at the top of a mountain. I also lived at high altitude in New Mexico for 14 months a few years before diagnosis. I have often pondered whether lack of oxygen to the brain can be a key trigger for chronic illness, and going to high altitude alters the set point of baroreceptors and carotid bodies which determine breathing patterns.
Thank you Gary for your comment and sharing those thoughts. It's interesting, barometric pressure is a huge trigger for my pain. Low pressure and sudden drops even at normal bring on sudden onset of inflammation and triggers my nervous system into a fibro flare. I watch it closely to help me manage it all. The nerdy scientist in me wants to understand this. I'm curious to see if the higher elevations as I go on my Fall foliage trip next week will triggerr me. I'll report back!
As your partner I can attest that you are still the strong and compassionate person before this illness started kicking your butt. Your tenacity and willing to reinvent yourself and push through your pain on a daily basis should give others the fortitude to live life to the fullest. You may mourn the person from the past but celebrate your ability to find new ways to give strength to the new You. Your kindness and insight will be your guide, for all of us. ❤️😌☮️
New expressions of who we are via new experiences is ever evolving and truly inspiring! How very blessed you are to pivot your mindset and redirect your curiosities for new growth, achieving continued personal fulfillment and new milestones! Love the broad lens you are viewing life through as you further clarify, as opposed to narrowly define, your mission.
Thank you for this brave and wise article. It is interesting that you mention climbing a mountain was a straw which broke the camels back. I know a person who had sudden onset of Parkinson's at the top of a mountain. I also lived at high altitude in New Mexico for 14 months a few years before diagnosis. I have often pondered whether lack of oxygen to the brain can be a key trigger for chronic illness, and going to high altitude alters the set point of baroreceptors and carotid bodies which determine breathing patterns.
Thank you Gary for your comment and sharing those thoughts. It's interesting, barometric pressure is a huge trigger for my pain. Low pressure and sudden drops even at normal bring on sudden onset of inflammation and triggers my nervous system into a fibro flare. I watch it closely to help me manage it all. The nerdy scientist in me wants to understand this. I'm curious to see if the higher elevations as I go on my Fall foliage trip next week will triggerr me. I'll report back!
Donna, this is a wonderful article by far and enjoyed it very much. This has inspired me to look at myself and make some positive changes.
As your partner I can attest that you are still the strong and compassionate person before this illness started kicking your butt. Your tenacity and willing to reinvent yourself and push through your pain on a daily basis should give others the fortitude to live life to the fullest. You may mourn the person from the past but celebrate your ability to find new ways to give strength to the new You. Your kindness and insight will be your guide, for all of us. ❤️😌☮️