<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Thriving Inside the Storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Navigating chronic illness, loss, and life altering changes. Explore solutions Because even when the storm doesn’t pass, your story is far from over.
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Coping with life-altering events, chronic illness, and identity loss.]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/grieving-the-life-you-had-before-coping-with-life-altering-events-and-chronic-illness-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5a8e1b0d39a4adf28120ea</guid><category><![CDATA[Life Inside the Strom Blog]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:45:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_536b6175950346328820a40eb69d42f4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_250,h_333,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Re-engage in Life. Altering The Survival Mindset Trap | Part - 2 Coping with life altering events and chronic illness support]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to Re-Engage in Life.  Even when the mind is loud and the body feels unsettled you can still create a path back toward a life that feels worth living. Coping with life-altering events, chronic illness, and identity loss.]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/ndset-trap-part-2-coping-with-life-altering-events-and-chronic-illness-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5939c301e576df51c80379</guid><category><![CDATA[Life Inside the Strom Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_e0b1f9cdf9224e74a5cefe468025b957~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_642,h_470,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Create Safety and Re-engage in Life. The Survival Mindset Trap | Part - 1 Coping with life-altering events and chronic illness support.    ]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to Create Safety and Re-Engage in Life. Altering the Survival Mindset Trap Coping with life-altering events, chronic illness, and identity loss.]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/coping-with-life-altering-events-and-chronic-illness-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4295de69b2dfbbf128db31</guid><category><![CDATA[Life Inside the Strom Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 17:44:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_6f35ac8a68da4baf90c2c97e3375171b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to Life Within the Storm       Coping with life-altering events       and chronic illness support.    ]]></title><description><![CDATA[When life changes in ways you never asked for. Coping with life-altering events, chronic illness, and identity loss.]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/welcome-to-life-within-the-storm-coping-with-life-altering-events-and-chronic-illness-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a301a37b7a8fae04ebafecf</guid><category><![CDATA[Life Inside the Strom Blog]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:37:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_2182389879f24aa094367ff58bf15594~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_451,h_451,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Effects of the Storm-Coping with life-altering events and chronic illness support.    ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Effects of The Storm. Coping with life-altering events, chronic illness, and identity loss.]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/the-effects-of-the-storm-coping-with-life-altering-events-and-chronic-illness-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3996ffbc774dc6e46eea4d</guid><category><![CDATA[Life Inside the Strom Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 20:19:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_35987538ef6e489390a009336c5c1f6c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_317,h_317,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meeting Yourself Where You Are-Coping with life-altering events and chronic illness support.    ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meeting Yourself Where You Are Coping with life-altering events, chronic illness, and identity loss.]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/meeting-yourself-where-you-are-coping-with-life-altering-events-and-chronic-illness-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a39994bfa54cc84484b55e9</guid><category><![CDATA[Life Inside the Strom Blog]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 20:23:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_3e5dab2d1b754a70bc3f34e59ac83f85~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_623,h_627,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pattiharris9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quieting The Storm a Path to Healing-Coping with life-altering events and chronic illness support.    ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quieting the Storm a Path to Healing Coping with life-altering events, chronic illness, and identity loss.]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/quieting-the-storm-a-path-to-healing-coping-with-life-altering-events-and-chronic-illness-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a399a1dc2608e75017e73c4</guid><category><![CDATA[Life Inside the Strom Blog]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:26:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_31a0cc2f2a5548ab82635ed1a2d11a43~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_297,h_297,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pattiharris9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The You the Storm Can Not Break-Coping with life-altering events and chronic illness support.    ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The You the Storm Can Not Break Coping with life-altering events, chronic illness, and identity loss.]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/the-you-the-storm-can-not-break-coping-with-life-altering-events-and-chronic-illness-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a399ab6fa54cc84484b5983</guid><category><![CDATA[Life Inside the Strom Blog]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:27:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_04061da63aad42809bbef059e5fdc456~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pattiharris9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope: A Gentle Guide Through Life's Storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keeping Hope Alive in the Storm Coping with life-altering events, chronic illness health, identity loss, grief ]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/keeping-hope-alive-in-the-storm-coping-with-life-altering-events-and-chronic-illness-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3aad2b8955009f72295b57</guid><category><![CDATA[Life Inside the Strom Blog]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_312a6da28a65492194ecebb1f3997af8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Patti</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[                      The Plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[“It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.” – Eleanor Roosevelt Remember that some days you will not be capable of doing things, but you will always have days that you can. On the days that you can create a strategic plan to guide you during the days you cannot. We refer to it as good days and bad days but the truth is you can have many levels of pain and /or symptoms in one day. The terms good and bad encompass a multitude of layers.  I am keeping the metaphor of the rain from ‘The...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/the-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fabebb4d9495e7a68f69a1</guid><category><![CDATA[AIH and Me blog posts]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:38:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_b6fdbd206d044d81ae7d8c3b1fea093b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_189,h_192,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pattiharris9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[        Life Beyond Chronic Illness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Navigating Life With Chronic Illness It is hard to believe it has been so long since I have made a post.  This chronic illness has taken a toll on me. Good news is my blood work has been okay for over a year and I completely off of the Prednisone. I take an immune suppressant Azathioprine and I had hoped when my body had this under control I would return to my previous self. Unfortunately this is not the case with Chronic Illness and I still struggle every day with symptoms. I am unable to...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/life-beyond-chronic-illness</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67fab08e4d9495e7a68f4030</guid><category><![CDATA[AIH and Me blog posts]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:04:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_ff0c7f037726461e84b92aff9fe55597~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_769,h_638,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pattiharris9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling Good-Somebody Stop Me ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The good, the bad and the ugly. I’m feeling good, this is amazing! What can I accomplish in the next day, tomorrow, next week or month that is going to benefit me when I can’t do anything in between.  The good, the bad and the ugly. Somebody stop me! Around the end of July I had three or four really good days in a row and I was so excited. I thought - yes, I’m going to have some predictable balance, so bad and good days I can do this.  Some days are better than others, but every day is hard....]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/feeling-good-some-body-stop-me</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64e0e6e7029af50a11f62c75</guid><category><![CDATA[AIH and Me blog posts]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2023 16:20:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_8aeb0fb50cd8418f912e84701529bb4a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_454,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pattiharris9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prednisone - The Saga Continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guess I'll go eat worms. The need to consistently remind myself - this is a process and not to take it all too literally and stay focused on the fact this is side effects and not let it destroy me. Prednisone The Saga Continues  Here is a list of the wonderful things I am dealing with now. Headaches-  anytime for any length of time Random cramps and spasms from the knees down in both legs into my feet Small sores appearing for no reason randomly on my body I gained 5lbs in one week Apathy-...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/prednisone-the-saga-continues</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64bfc6021b41bc9e1ce831a9</guid><category><![CDATA[AIH and Me blog posts]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:15:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_d756e33e9ddf4835936720356d94bc5b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pattiharris9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prednisone Withdrawals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday was the worst day yet. Prednisone has been associated with more serious problems such as psychotic disorders, delusions, and dementia. Prednisone Withdrawals Prednisone affects areas of the brain that manage the regulation of different neurotransmitters, including serotonin and dopamine — the “feel-good” hormones. The adrenal glands make cortisol, a substance similar to prednisone and, they need to be given the opportunity to take over production again. If not, there can be side...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/prednisone-withdrawals</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64b3cf772dc4a0299b79cdc9</guid><category><![CDATA[AIH and Me blog posts]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2023 11:37:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_ea208721475342eaa2c35222b04f129f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_404,h_301,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pattiharris9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prednisone Update]]></title><description><![CDATA[It will be a last resort if I am ever on prednisone, long-term ever again in my life. Being on prednisone is not an easy journey for me, but this time it is better and I think it’s because I’m supplementing what my body is being depleted of and my strategic plan has helped. Prednisone Update  It will be a last resort if I am ever on prednisone, long-term ever again in my life as it nearly destroyed me. I did find it necessary to change doctors and luckily my new doctor is amazing, listens to...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/prednisone-update</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64a6fe06359007ef6de74ea8</guid><category><![CDATA[AIH and Me blog posts]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2023 18:19:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_bbb309bc8e8b4d8aacb123408231dba8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pattiharris9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[This is Ridiculous]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just absurd moments when my mind is clear in my body feels good, but I’m not out there working, building and doing. . Yesterday I had a panic attack; in a few hours, who knows what my physical and mental state will be... Ridiculous I taught myself to be a strong and independent woman. I have survived in a long-term mentally and abusive relationship as a mother and then raised children as a single mom. I moved across country, started over again and became very successful. I was single for 10...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/5-things-that-would-make-you-sleep-better</link><guid isPermaLink="false">649b44af692715fc79aaba93</guid><category><![CDATA[AIH and Me blog posts]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:25:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_64b56e7a83e54262a77011c9aab01995~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pattiharris9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relationships and Loved Ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[This takes a toll on any relationship Unless you live with someone with chronic illness you, I don’t think you can fully understand what the entire family is going through Relationships Not only does all this take a toll on you but and your family as well. Your family is taking on more responsibilities and having a lot more emotional physical things to deal with. They also don’t know if from day to day or hour to hour how you’re going to feel or how you’re going to change. Some of the...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/5-great-side-effects-of-running-with-music</link><guid isPermaLink="false">649b44af692715fc79aaba92</guid><category><![CDATA[AIH and Me blog posts]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2023 13:25:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_83918a9232864c5cb0875b015309b55a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_225,h_225,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pattiharris9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insatiable Hunger- Prednisone  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cravings and planning Prednisone causes hunger cravings because it’s turning off the signal in your brain that would tell you you’re full. Insatiable Hunger Let’s be clear here. I’m not talking about being hungry, having the munchies or craving a certain food. I’m talking about feeling like you’re starving and you can feel this all day every day, even after you eat a big lunch you still feel like your body is starving to death. 1- Remember just because you’re hungry doesn’t mean you need to...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/insatiable-hunger-prednisone</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64a705d444f4fe44a695c35d</guid><category><![CDATA[AIH and Me blog posts]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2023 23:29:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_5f4c3703984e4926950a1bb1ad1130e4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pattiharris9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatigue]]></title><description><![CDATA[My fatigue is different than your exhaustion Think it’s important to remember every day is different and you have no control over it. Keep encouraging yourself to go with the flow and not put any pressure on yourself or loved ones Fatigue I try to find ways to deal with the fatigue without just monging out in front of the TV all the time. I find that floating in water is very healing for me.  The key for me is to keep it simple.  As you know if you experience fatigue most likely you are not...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/how-i-stopped-being-afraid-of-being-weak</link><guid isPermaLink="false">649b44af692715fc79aaba8f</guid><category><![CDATA[AIH and Me blog posts]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 13:25:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_0e03e1dd0e924905b15b2c4091e0b05a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pattiharris9</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medications and Compromised Immune System.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lifestyle changes are a fact of life for me. I’m very fortunate to have a partner that is willing to live this lifestyle with me. My husband is English and likes to have a bit of fun and is a bit cheeky.   So, I have given myself a nickname for when I am experiencing Prednisone fall out, I refer to myself as Bunny, a take on my Psycho Bunny ballcap. Now I can issue warnings “Just wanted to let you know Bunny is having a cup of coffee  so things might go a bit Pete Tong!”    – When living...]]></description><link>https://www.thrivinginsidethestorm.com/post/can-t-stop-scrolling-through-your-friends-feed</link><guid isPermaLink="false">649b44af692715fc79aaba91</guid><category><![CDATA[AIH and Me blog posts]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2023 13:25:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/bc9c4b_86e5aeee3f0240959da8906f6500e5aa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>pattiharris9</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>