Recent content by Alanna

So I'm a research and learn stuff person, but there is so much out there that's ill done and on loose research. Can anyone recommend books or resources that have helped them? Thanks!

Thank you for all the support! The high stress is definitely the worst part. I left my first teaching job with glowing reviews and then at this job I get constantly scrutinized. This is very much a "if the kid is doing badly then the teacher should work harder/is at fault" type school. Makes it...

I work as a high school teacher. I teach four classes, three of which are freshmen. Then I coach for two and a half hours in the afternoon. In all I spend 11-12 hours at work every day. When I mention that it is stressful or hard or tiring, I frequently get asked if I think I'm more tired than...

I guessed I wouldn't be the only one with this sort of thing, but it's so nice to hear. I get a massage once a week that really helps, but being touched without my prior knowledge and specific request is awful. It's actually caused huge problems in my relationship! I feel so guilty because I am...

I am a 26 years old and was diagnosed December 2013 with fibromyalgia after many years of neck and upper back pain. My pain started with very tight muscles and frequent spasms. I'd get headaches and just a lot of pain in my neck. Now that has diminished somewhat, although I still get shooting...