Category Archives: Endometriosis

The One with The Parentheses

Posted on July 8, 2018 by erinparker75

Happy anniversary to my body!!! Four years now. My surgery anniversary is always a special day for me. I like to reflect on the magical man who came into my life to change it forever (Dr. Mangal) and how he … Continue reading →

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Endo Belly Love

Posted on September 12, 2017 by erinparker75

[I’m not going to talk about Harvey. It’s too soon, and my dearest friends and family have been through horrifying experiences because of it.] ************************************************************************************* Hey you little scamps! I’ve got some news: I’m pregnant.   Hahahaha jk. The REAL … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a choice!….and Cake Suicide (part four)

Posted on April 4, 2016 by erinparker75

Turns out, Zoloft was the magic pill. It took about 3 weeks of dosage adjusting to completely stabilize and I’m now a different person. I haven’t been depressed since early February. This is SENSATIONAL for me. I can’t believe I … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a choice!….and Cake Suicide (part three)

Posted on April 4, 2016 by erinparker75

I was very hopeful that the meds would work. 2 weeks later, I’m still sobbing uncontrollably every day. I feel like there is someone sitting on my chest – this heaviness that I can’t explain, like a vice of sadness … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a choice!….and Cake Suicide (part two)

Posted on April 4, 2016 by erinparker75

But, where to begin? I remember from one of my Ginsberg tests that I produce very low levels of dopamine and serotonin, so the first thing I did was look up what low levels do to your body and brain. … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a choice!….and Cake Suicide (part one)

Posted on April 4, 2016 by erinparker75

…and other lies we are always told… Finally I’m back! There is a reason I’ve been gone. Not just because I felt like ignoring my 5 readers. I love you guys! I would never push you away. Unless I am … Continue reading →

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Werewolf Bar Mitzvah

Posted on July 28, 2015 by erinparker75

Four pounds. GAINED. That is what you get when you deny me dairy, gluten, alcohol and sugar for 6 weeks. It’s official. God hates me. No one seems alarmed by this except me. I see myself investing in a lot … Continue reading →

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Ginsberg Follow Up

Posted on June 16, 2015 by erinparker75

“But you don’t look sick.” It’s one of the most irritating things to say to someone dealing with a chronic illness. I only hear this on my good days – the few good days I have each month. When I … Continue reading →

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Hangout Fest Blues

Posted on May 22, 2015 by erinparker75

We got back from Hangout Fest in Gulf Shores on Monday evening. 5 days of the beach, breaking my routine, seeing old friends, eating great food (oops) and discovering new bands. I’ll write a real blog about the festival once I’ve got … Continue reading →

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Hangout Fest – Gulf Shores

Posted on May 12, 2015 by erinparker75

Heard of Hangout? It’s a 3 day music festivus on the beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama. We’re going Thursday. Have a condo right on the beach. Holla! We leave Wednesday for New Orleans to spend the night with the lovely … Continue reading →

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