I’ve been working my way up to 30 minutes of exercising for nearly three years. I’ve started and stopped exercising regularly dozens of times, but I have finally worked my way up to 30 minutes regularly. They say that exercise is usually a feat of mind over matter, and in many ways that’s true–because you’re… Continue reading 30ish thoughts I have while exercising
Bummer of a decision making process
I got a really exciting text message last week. One of my best friends got free tickets to see Fall Out Boy at her college. I was envious and called her names—that’s how we roll—and then she said “so are you free on Friday?” I took back all of the names I called her immediately.… Continue reading Bummer of a decision making process
The things you learn taking prescription medication
I’m one of almost 60% of Americans on prescription medication. I started taking daily prescriptions at the age of 10 after a summer spent in excruciating and paralyzing stomach pain. I lost 20 lbs in three months refusing to eat for fear of the stomach cramping returning. Medicine is what gave me my life back.… Continue reading The things you learn taking prescription medication
This is brain fog
Everything about dysautonomia sucks, plain and simple. But brain fog is one of the worst aspects because it distorts your reality. What can you rely on when you can’t rely on your thinking? I underwent a new treatment for my depression recently (I’ll write all about it soon). Since treatment, I’ve had several moments of… Continue reading This is brain fog
Do the damn thing
Where do I begin? For months, I haven’t been able to write. I’ve started a dozen posts, I’ve made quick journal entires, I’ve jotted things down on sticky notes, but that’s it. Sitting down and composing a coherent post, full of ideas relevant to dysautonomia, relevant to my life, relevant to anything—has been impossible. Life… Continue reading Do the damn thing