Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Jan 24Member-onlyHealing Is Not for the Faint of HeartYou must fight for it — fiercely! — I’ve been on a long healing journey for the past few years. My healing needs are part physical and part emotional. During my journey, I’ve learned one thing with certainty. Healing is not for the faint of heart. You must fight for it—fiercely! Chronic Pain I’ve had chronic pain in my low…Healing4 min readHealing4 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Mar 1Member-only2 Months Ago, I Was Shopping for a Cane. Today, I Walked Almost 2 Miles.You can do it too! — Last November, I was struggling to walk. I could barely hobble down the road and back—only an eighth of a mile. The pain in my low back and right foot was excruciating when I walked. I had to clutch the rail to go up and down stairs. I had seen…This Happened To Me3 min readThis Happened To Me3 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Feb 19Member-onlyI Think I Have Adrenal FatigueI woke up at 3 am every morning last week — Every morning last week, I woke up around 3 am and couldn’t get back to sleep. The same thing happened this morning. I’m averaging about 4 hours of sleep a night. I’m exhausted, frustrated, and moody. …Adrenal Fatigue4 min readAdrenal Fatigue4 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Feb 9Member-onlyThis Morning, I Learned I Don’t Have a Doctor AnymoreWhat am I supposed to do now? — I’ve had a rough week emotionally. Lots of anxiety attacks. I finally broke down this morning and decided to make a doctor appointment to request meds for my mental health symptoms. It was a big deal for me to ask for help. …Healthcare3 min readHealthcare3 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Jan 27Member-onlyThe Strangest Things Happen to MeI didn’t know crying was so risky — I’ve been having a rough week. Yesterday morning, I was really missing my mother, and I started crying. I’m talking gut wrenching sobs. Grief has a life of its own. You can’t predict or control it. In the middle of sobbing, my right side started hurting. When I finally stopped…This Happened To Me2 min readThis Happened To Me2 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Jan 4Member-onlyOne Stretch May Help Your Low Back PainThe relief was astonishing for me — For the past 6 years, I’ve had low back pain. I’ve seen chiropractors, physical therapists, and massage therapists. I’ve done yoga, stretching, strengthening, and walking. You name it—I’ve tried it. Anterior Pelvic Tilt I spent another restless night tossing and turning because my back hurt so much after my walk yesterday. …Low Back Pain3 min readLow Back Pain3 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Jan 3Member-onlyIs Apple Fitness + Worth It for Those of Us Who Are Out of Shape?And is it usable by people with chronic pain? — I activated a free 3 month trial of Apple Fitness + yesterday. I deal with chronic pain, and issues with my low back and foot. I need to strengthen my core, so I thought I would see if there were any classes that might be helpful. First, some quick background…Fitness4 min readFitness4 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Nov 10, 2022Member-onlyHealthcare in the United States is a PrivilegeAlternative care is just as costly — It’s that time of year when I find out once again how little I can afford a health insurance plan. Yeah, I know all about healthcare.gov. I don’t make enough money to qualify for the Affordable Care Act. You can read more about that here: The Liberal Lie of Affordable Health Care I don’t qualify for Obamacare.medium.com I fall in the Medicaid…Healthcare2 min readHealthcare2 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Sep 24, 2022Member-onlyWhat Are Zero Drop Shoes, and Are They Right for You?I bought a pair and I love them! — I’ve written a bit about my low back problems, so I thought I’d give an update on a solution I’ve found—zero drop shoes. What the heck are zero drop shoes? We all wear heels We rightly hear a lot about women hurting their backs and feet by wearing heels. …Shoes4 min readShoes4 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Aug 19, 2022Member-onlyDon’t Expect Hospice To Support You When Your Loved One Is DyingThey are only there to watch them die — Update: Thank you for all the kind words, but I am closing the comment section because my mother passed away last Saturday, August 27. I don’t normally write such harsh pieces, but I am fed up with my local hospice. …Hospice2 min readHospice2 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Aug 17, 2022Member-onlyI Stopped Going to the Chiropractor for 6 WeeksHere’s what happened — I have chronic low back pain and other body alignment issues. I’ve been seeing a chiropractor for about 2 years, and I finally decided enough was enough. There would be long periods where I would feel better, but the pain always returned. …Chiropractic3 min readChiropractic3 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Aug 16, 2022Member-onlyIt Costs a Lot To Die in the United StatesMy mother’s memory care facility is increasing their rate — Update: Thank you for all the kind words, but I am closing the comment section because my mother passed away last Saturday, August 27. When I moved my mother into this memory care facility, they mentioned a yearly rate increase of 3%. …Death2 min readDeath2 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Aug 13, 2022Member-onlyLow Back Pain? When’s the Last Time You Had Your Feet Measured?Your problem may be your shoes — It’s summer, so I’ve been mostly wearing my worn out Birkenstocks. Let’s be honest, I’ve been favoring them for the past two years, since we’ve all been essentially shut-ins. Well, a few weeks ago, I put on my newish tennis shoes and noticed something shocking. My feet were rolling out…Wellness3 min readWellness3 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Jul 18, 2022Member-onlyI Meditated for 140 Days Straight With the Calm AppHere’s why I can’t recommend it, and what to try instead — On March 1st, I set out to improve my health by reestablishing a daily meditation practice. I looked at several different apps and decided to use Calm because of the content, nature sounds, and background scenes. It seemed like a good fit for me. I used Calm years ago before…Meditation3 min readMeditation3 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Jul 14, 2022Member-onlyIf You Have Chronic Low Back Pain, You May Want To Avoid YogaAnd do these things to fix your pain — I started my yoga practice back up a few months ago. I missed yoga so much and wanted to add some tools to my self-care box. I figured it would be okay to take things easy and do some gentle stretching. Stretching is a good thing, right? My back let…Back Pain4 min readBack Pain4 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Jul 9, 2022Member-onlyWhy I’ve Given Up on Eldercare Facilities, Society, and ChurchesI have nowhere to turn for help — I went to see my mother Wednesday at her memory care facility. I got there a little before lunchtime to observe how she was eating. She was completely unresponsive. I’m not sure she even recognized me. She was hallucinating and saying random things that made no sense. When the aide…Society4 min readSociety4 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Jun 23, 2022Member-onlyI Am in Shock Right NowWhy is eldercare so bad in the United States? — I am in shock right now, so this will be a bit of a personal post. I have spent the past two hours trying to find out what is going on with my mother. As usual, I am getting the runaround. My mother got a new hospice nurse, and she…Elder Care2 min readElder Care2 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Jun 25, 2022Member-onlyStop Listening to Doom and Gloom Predictions About COVIDDon’t live in fear for the rest of your life — This piece differs from the topics I usually write about. I usually stay away from hot-button issues, but I’ve had enough of the fear mongering articles about COVID. This has to stop! Fear sells. Did you know that? It certainly does on Medium. …Covid 194 min readCovid 194 min read
Lisa Beth WrightinArtistic Mystic Soul·Jun 1, 2022Member-onlyWhat Happened to Quality Medical Care in the United States?I’ve been waiting 2 days for a return call about an allergic reaction — The medical care system in the United States needs extensive reform. I’ve known this for some time now, as I’m sure many of you have. But what puzzles me is why it keeps getting worse. The Affordable Care act was supposed to make things better, but in my state of…Health3 min readHealth3 min read