Your nervous system is not a broken vending machine that forgot how to dispense joy. It is more like an old woodland radio tower during a thunderstorm. Some days the signal comes in crystal clear. Other days every sound arrives too loudly, too quickly, or all at once. For those of us living with Dysautonomia,…
Category: Health journal
ADHD, Autism, Food Noise, and Learning to Hear a Fullness Cue for the First Time
One of the strangest parts of starting Mounjaro for me was realizing that I had spent most of my life without truly understanding what “full” was supposed to feel like. That sounds dramatic until you realize how differently neurodivergent people can experience body awareness. When you live with ADHD and autism, hunger and fullness cues…
Coping with Food Aversions on GLP-1 Medication
Navigating eating with ADHD, autism, and GLP-1 medications like Mounjaro can be challenging. Sensory issues often make certain foods unbearable, while appetite suppression complicates meal choices. Embracing flexible eating habits, focusing on nourishment rather than perfection, and being gentle with oneself are essential for neurodivergent individuals managing food intake and health.
Let’s just get this out of the way:
My body is not a well-oiled machine. It’s more like a haunted Victorian house where all the wiring is questionable, something creaks at 3am for no reason, and every system occasionally just… does its own thing. It’s a bizarre environment where shadows loom unexpectedly and every corner seems to hold secrets of its own. And…
🫀✨ When the Body Speaks in Thunder: A Heart & Nervous System Update ✨🫀
The author shares their journey of living with Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST) and Dysautonomia. After undergoing tests, they find peace in understanding their condition. Emphasizing treatment over cure, they outline a management plan, while encouraging acceptance and adaptability. The message highlights the importance of listening to one’s body and finding deeper alignment.
Health Update: Learning the Rhythm of a Body That Changes
Living in a body that refuses to behave like everyone else’s means learning to listen differently. This process is not just about physical ailments; it is a form of constant recalibration in how I perceive my own limits and abilities. Over the last few weeks, I’ve had a few more appointments and updates from doctors….
Plateaus, Medications & Prison Breaks: A Slightly Petty Victory Tour
There is a special kind of character development that happens when you are doing everything “right” and the scale responds with the enthusiasm of a brick wall. For three months, I lived in what I now refer to as the 213 holding cell. 211 again. Back to 213, like it paid taxes there. Wegovy helped…
Mindful Practices for Managing Chronic Pain
The journey described reflects a gradual acceptance of chronic health challenges, emphasizing the importance of mindful practices like gentle movement, journaling, and meditation. By integrating innovative tools for symptom management and fostering self-compassion, the author seeks to redefine wellness. This path is about adaptation, community support, and personal growth rather than a pursuit of ‘normalcy.’
Loaded Marshmallow Sunflower Butter Cookie Dough
This protein-rich, freezer-friendly cookie dough offers a guilt-free treat for GLP-1 users, balancing indulgence and nourishment. With no cooking required, it satisfies cravings with minimal volume. Each spoonful delivers essential protein to support muscle and metabolic health, making it perfect for quick snacks or post-workout fuel. Enjoy without regret!
Protein-loading on weight loss shots: the unglamorous secret sauce 🥤💪
If you’re on a weight loss shot (hello GLP-1s and their cousins), your appetite can drop so fast it feels like your stomach hit “airplane mode.” Cute in theory. In practice? It’s easy to accidentally under-eat, under-protein, and end up losing not just fat, but more muscle than you intended. And muscle is not the…
