Zebra Pig

  • Update 050420

    The last few days have been difficult, high pain days. Had a dystonic storm on Saturday, which was an unexpected work out. Read ⇢

  • Suffering

    Suffering is a universal human experience. Humans suffer whenever they are denied something that they desire. The degree of the suffering is directly correlated to the degree of the desire. Read ⇢

  • Update 042120

    Sometimes, keeping things balanced is just not possible and you have to choose between which crappy symptoms you want to have. That’s where I’m at today. Sadness. Read ⇢

  • Finding Comfort in Impermanence

    When we talk about “nothing lasts forever” people generally start hearing the song “Dust in the Wind” by Kansas playing in their heads. Yes, this idea does mean that we will not last forever. We are mortal. But there is a lot to this that is very powerful if you… Read ⇢

  • Donning and Doffing a Mask

    Hello my peoples!Since I have recently delivered cloth masks to many of you, I’ve decided to write a post about putting masks on and taking them off. Properly donning and doffing a mask will increase their effectiveness at preventing the spread of infection. Read ⇢

  • Update 040920

    I had my first rheumatologist appointment yesterday via zoom. I don’t know about anyone else, but starting with new doctors is anxiety provoking for me. Read ⇢

  • Let’s remember to be thankful.

    I am grateful to have technology that let’s me connect with those I am separated from. I’m thankful for my hubby who is always amazingly supportive. Read ⇢

  • Keep Track!

    This is such a frustrating time to have a chronic illness. Everything is being put on hold. It is so frustrating to have things postponed after waiting months to get them in the first place and then not knowing when they’ll happen later. Read ⇢

  • Update 040220

    So, I’m COVID-19 negative. That means I just have the regular, boring bronchitis I get about every year. Read ⇢

Meet the blog host, Zebra Pig.

A neurodivergent, chronic illness gaming nerd and nurse. Talking about all things in the medical and chronic illness world. Telling my story and giving my perspective.