Surviving the October Slide If you’re part of the chronic illness community, you’ve likely heard of the “October Slide.” This is the time of year when many people with chronic illnesses experience an exacerbation of their symptoms. Anecdotally, people attribute this seasonal dip to the combination of dropping air pressure, sliding temperatures, and dwindling daylight.… Continue reading
Category: Health journey
Trusting Your Gut: My Experience with Medical Gaslighting
Oh my friends, I have a story for you all. It’s a tale that highlights the incredible importance of trusting your gut, especially when it comes to your health, and my firsthand experience with what I’ve come to call medical gaslighting. The Trip That Started It All: Anxiety and Exhaustion Back in April I went… Continue reading
My Journey to an Answer for Chronic Fatigue
One month into starting my position as a medical assistant, I was barely staying conscious while driving to and from work. At the end of each day, I came home to eat dinner and immediately collapsed into my bed. I was, simply put, miserable in my own body. No matter how much a slept on… Continue reading