I went to a cardiologist, and he didn’t take me seriously at all. I got an off vibe from him. I asked the nurses, the receptionist, and my primary care doctor for a tilt table test. My cardiologist said no to getting me a TTT, all because I got better with water and salt intake (almost as if I have POTS???)
After bawling my eyes out m called a different cardiologist and hopefully they’ll actually listen to me. I just want a diagnosis so I can move on. I feel crazy.
My plan is to purposely decrease my salt and water intake so they take me seriously when I finally get a tilt table test. I’m ready to take drastic measures to be taken seriously
HAPPY CHRONIC ILLNESS NEWS
Im so excited to say that after two months of having days that were an absolute roller coaster, I finally had a good day. A true good one. I don't mean my usual days where there is a sprinkle of good in a scoop of bad ice cream.
I usually spend my days doom scrolling, bored, and napping.
But my therapist and I came up with a plan to write down everything I do. This way I can create a schedule. I filled my day with low effort activities and rested. I drew, colored, did my makeup, did a graditude list, meditated. I'm so happy to prove to myself I in fact CAN have good days despite my illness
I wish everyone a good day with lots of rest
I feel so much better adding these to my drinks. May have more energy and can walk easier. But I feel better not amazing and cured. Why am I not cured? 🤨 I was told water and exercise is gonna cure me /sar
No but seriously I recommend these they’re great
My body: holy shit we just climbed a mountain. I think I might collapse
Me: bitch no we walked up the stairs
For the love of god I am CHUGGING electrolytes why do I feel horrible still
Me: Before getting really sick I could easily go to bed around 9:30. Can I still do that? (´ . .̫ . `)
Body: Oh god no! You're staying up till 1 am without choice.
Me: Well at least I can sleep in-
Body: WAKE THE FUCK UP ITS 5 AM AND WE JUST HAD A NIGHTMARE
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I'm short on rent and its due today!! (5/1/25) I am a disabled sex worker slowly working toward accessible employment and I really need help for this final month in my lease. I have 3 days until the late fees hit so please help me boost this and get the word out!! thank u for reading <3
I'm trying to create a more positive and content place for disabled and chronically ill people. I see so many negative posts about being chronically ill and they can really put me down. I wanna change that
I'd love to ask the question, what are you grateful for?
Now, I know this can be SO hard to answer especially when you're chronically ill. But I really want you to try and think of at least one thing. It could be something really small. Or even a list!
I'll go first: I'm grateful for my ability to create art, my mobility aids, and my chosen family.
YOUR TURN!
That's amazing! My cane is pink and my walker is purple and I'm so happy I get to chose. I'm glad you feel powerful with physical therapy, cause you should! And plushies are the absolute best \ (•◡•) /
I'm trying to create amore positive and content place for disabled and chronically ill people. I see so many negative posts about being chronically and they can really put me down. I wanna change that
I'd love to ask the question, what are you grateful for?
Now, I know this can be SO hard to answer especially when you're chronically ill. But I really want you to try and think of at least one thing. It could be something really small. Or even a list!
I'll go first: I'm grateful for my ability to create art, my mobility aids, and my chosen family.
YOUR TURN!
Self portrait in crayon 🖍️