The doctors had recently diagnosed my uncle with prostate cancer. The cancer had already spread to several other organs, and within a week, they were getting ready to administer chemo and radiation. He wasn’t worried about the outcome of the cancer, but he was worried about what the chemo and radiation would do to him….
The last time I was at the medical marijuana dispensary, the budtender convinced me to try a tincture. He told me to put a few drops under my tongue and hold it there for at least 45 seconds before swallowing. Not only did I not like the way the saliva built up in my mouth…
I don’t think I realized how well medical marijuana was going to help with my pain until I saw the difference for myself. It had been a long time since I was relatively free of pain. The pain I had been experiencing since our car accident was becoming unbearable. The doctors kept telling me there…
It’s nice to take advantage of a great sale, but sometimes stores will pull a bait and switch. I wanted to get a bunch of clothing for 70% off after seeing an advertisement on television. When I arrived at this chain department store’s clothing aisle, there were signs indicating that the 70% off only applied…
Living a busy and hectic life was paradoxically fun when I was in my mid 20s and had no other responsibilities in my life but my own happiness. Nowadays I have to help out with my elederly parents while working a full time job from home and being there for my pregnant wife in the…
I should have taken chemistry in high school, but I had an irreconcilable dispute with a teacher that would allow me to take an exam on a different day so I could attend my own father’s funeral. And it’s not like I wanted to take the exam after everyone else so I could ask them…
Everybody has to find healthy coping mechanisms for stress. When feelings of fear or anxiousness are insurmountable due to systemic mental health disorders, medication could possibly be the healthiest coping mechanism available in that situation. You have to speak with your doctor and figure out what works best for you, as there are lots of…
With supply line shortages, I had no choice but to learn ways to adapt, even if it meant shopping at the strangest markets and stores in nearby cities and towns in my largely rural county. Often I call ahead of time and ask a store attendant to check the shelves for the item I need….