The author updates their cardiology team about ongoing heart rate and blood pressure issues despite medication. They have been referred to an electrophysiologist for further investigation into the heart’s electrical activity and potential rhythm issues. This marks a shift from simple monitoring to a deeper understanding of their condition.
Tag: selfcare
I Am Jane Doe: The Cornell 7, the Silence Around Sexual Assault, and Why We Believe Her
There is a phrase spreading across the internet right now: I am Jane Doe. Women are saying it. Men are saying it. Survivors are saying it. People who have never experienced sexual violence themselves but understand exactly what is at stake are saying it too. They are not claiming to be the young woman at the center of the Cornell 7 case. They are trying to make her harder to find, and perhaps that tells us almost everything we need to know about the world survivors are still expected to navigate.
I’ve Got It: When Hyper-Independence Becomes Both Armor and AuDHD Survival
There is a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from being the person who always says, “I’ve got it.” Not because you actually have it. Not because you want to carry everything alone. But because somewhere along the way, doing it yourself became safer than depending on anyone else. Hyper-independence is often discussed as a…
Podcast Episode: Nervous System and Self-Discovery
Welcome to our “Podview” an overview of the latest blog posts.
How Dysautonomia Impacts Daily Life: My Story
After sharing my latest heart and tilt-table updates, I realized something: I keep throwing around words like IST, dysautonomia, tachycardia, autonomic nervous system, and adrenergic response as though everyone has spent the last several months earning an honorary medical degree alongside me. 😅 Most people haven’t, so I thought it might be helpful to explain…
Dear self,
I’m so proud of us. I don’t think I say that enough. I spend so much time thinking about what still hurts, what still needs answers, what my body still can’t do, and what the next appointment, test, medication, or diagnosis might bring that sometimes I forget to turn around and look at the road…
Four Beats Short: When a “Negative” Tilt-Table Test Was Anything but Normal
An IST, Dysautonomia & Hyperadrenergic Health Update If you’ve been following my health journey, you know I’ve spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to explain one very specific thing: When I stand up, my body changes gears. My heart rate climbs. My blood pressure climbs with it. The longer I’m upright, the more likely…
The Porch Light Is Still On: When Loving a Friend Means Stepping Away
There is a quote that has been sitting particularly heavy with me lately: “No one trashes your name better than someone who is afraid you’ll tell people the truth.” Whew. That is a loaded statement. And unfortunately, it’s one I’ve learned the truth of more than once in my life. I’ve never been particularly good…
When a “Negative” Tilt-Table Test Became Anything but Negative
Test Experience Today, I finally had my tilt-table test—and saying it started off rough would be an understatement. Before the test had even begun, the doctor looked at my baseline numbers and announced that I was “so negative for everything.” The nurses actually had to talk him into proceeding with the test that I was…
Veiling in Magic: Ancient Roots, Sacred Thresholds, and Modern Practice
Recently, I began incorporating veiling into my own spiritual practice. Not as a requirement, not as a rule, and certainly not because someone told me I had to. Instead, it became a quiet ritual. A way of stepping from the noise of everyday life into something a little more sacred. For many people, the word…
