August 2013
Misery's Company
The Better Part Of Life
Over the years, I've found it necessary to adopt my tongue 'n cheek persona to help me cope with years of chronic illness. Being DR. Wiseass has given me opportunities to view my illness from a 'wider' perspective, as well as granted me a greater understanding about various healing modalities - especially the healing power of laughter. Breaking News: The CDC, Lyme Disease & the Almighty Dollar
Recently, I was intrigued to read the CDC's latest Press Release indicating yearly Lyme disease estimates have been wrong - that indeed, it's been 10x higher than reported. However, since this information has been "suspected" for some time, the burning question is "Why now?" What possible advantage might exist for the CDC's sudden decision to reveal this information to the American public?DR. Wiseass FAQs
With hope & enthusiasm, I recently jumped back into the Lyme disease community with both feet; at least that was my hope - to be a contributing member of a supportive online community regarding the disease which has "officially" been the bane of my existence for almost a decade - although I'm quite sure I've had this disease for twice as long or more. However, my entrance to Facebook, was met with mixed results. It is due to the negative response I received from several Facebook members, that I offer these Frequently-Asked-Questions.
September 2013
In society today, it seems in an effort to communicate MORE - we are talking LESS. This is no doubt due in large part to our ever-increasing reliance upon technology. DR. Wiseass like this because - not only does writing allow you the opportunity to collect your thoughts before spouting them, it also serves as a nice record of just what stupid-ass thing you ended up writing after all! But that's not all - read on!
In our "gotta see it to believe it" world, many patients with chronic illness often come under ridicule and scrutiny from their healthy family and friends because most chronic illnesses have no outward signs. Unfortunately, many people are under the impression that all disabled patients use some sort of assistive technology. However, statistics prove otherwise. Statistics prove that just because an illness, or a disability is invisible - it does NOT indicate it is imaginary!
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