Asthma

Hi, my name is Fidelifia. I'm here because I last week had a severe attack of what the doctor's think may be Menieres. I've lost all hearing on one ear and am very dizzy and fatigued. After reading about the decease I understand that I probably have been struggling with it for several years already, without understanding it. I'm here to learn and hopefully also get some hope.(From before I am already diagnosed with morphea/limited schleroderma, and also struggle with a lot of allergies and asthma. So maybe I also can learn more on these conditions later.)

#MightyTogether #Meniere 'sDisease#Scleroderma

I start a new job today. I haven’t had any luck whatsoever in my career the last several years because of my mental health. But I’m on my healing path and thriving so this position is extremely important to me. The other day my husband went out for a bit and when he got back he handed me a pretty, purple (my favorite color) zip-up binder. I was so happy! He told me to open it and what I found inside, friends, simply left me speechless and crying. He had filled the binder with a bag of my favorite snack, pens, pencils, a calculator, a heart shaped pencil sharpener, and sticky notes. You know, the basics. Then I went on to find a succulent magnet (because succulents are my favorite), cough drops (because I have asthma), tampons (because I’m a girl), and even a hair tie (because I have super long hair). This guy never ceases to amaze me with his thoughtfulness. He is otherworldly, I tell ya! Next, I’ll tell you about the ceramic turtle and turbo. #ComplexPosttraumaticStressDisorder #ChronicFatigue #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Anxiety

Hi, my name is Linda. I'm here because I have been in the process of getting several diagnosis, and awaiting others to get started, and searching for clues about symptoms I'm experiencing with no answers. My feelings can be best described as being on an deserted island with no compass, no resources to help me survive, wondering if I will ever find my way back home.#MightyTogether #RheumatoidArthritis #Lupus #myopathyoverlapsyndrome #Osteoarthritis #SupraventricularTachycardia #Dyslexia #SleepApnea #Asthma #heartmurmur #Hyperacusis #Tinnitus #Costochondritis #ChronicPain #GERD #Chronicbronchitis #IBS #OpticNeuritis #anemic

Hi, my name is KimFW.

#MightyTogether #Anxiety #Epilepsy #MTHFRMutation #Asthma

Hi, my name is TiaraHess.

#MightyTogether #Anxiety #PTSD #Migraine #ADHD #AutismSpectrumDisorder #HeartDisease #Asthma #ehlers-DanlosSyndrome

Hi, my name is lavenderbubbles I'm here looking for more support and connections from people who go through the same as me. I feel very tired, isolated and hopeless sometimes, so I hope this place can alleviate a few of these feelings.

#MightyTogether #AutismSpectrumDisorder #Arrhythmia #Dysautonomia #Asthma #HypermobilitySyndrome #GlossopharyngealNeuralgia #Migraine #ChronicPain #Undiagnosed

Screw you, RFK Jr.

I’ve taken SSRIs for several years, most recently being prescribed Prozac. This medication helps me to stay present and focused on my schooling and the littles I care for. They help me in so many ways, including being able to cope with the intense anxiety caused by my cPTSD. I would absolutely fall apart without these meds. I can actually function and be part of a loving community and lead a fulfilling life with a career I love.

What a disgrace to our nation and a disservice to everyone in America. Disability, including mental illness, can strike at any time, without any rhyme or reason. I’ve never been ashamed to take meds for my mental health, but this is petrifying. SSRIs literally saved me. SSRIs have helped me live my best life.

My heart goes out to anyone else who is being affected by this drastic change. This is plain awful and I can’t believe this is the world we live in. We are stronger together, though. My inbox is open.

Some background:

RFK, Jr., within hours of being confirmed, made several incorrect claims surrounding the use of antidepressants (among other medications for mental and physical health issues), claiming that they’re harder to kick than heroin and even went as far as suggesting that people who use them are more likely to commit school shootings and called those of us who use antidepressants addicts. During his confirmation hearings, however, he tried claiming he never said such things. The cameras and livestreams don’t lie, Bobby, Jr. Get real. These meds help people lead healthy and fulfilling lives. How dare you continue to stigmatize mental illness? How dare you harp on something you very clearly are uneducated about? He’s talked about getting to the “root cause” of several conditions such as ADHD, asthma, and autism. Bro. Get real. Take several seats and shut up. Let the real medical professionals do their jobs.

Hi everyone! My name is Jaz, I’m 20 and a college student studying biology & molecular genetics. I struggle with several chronic illnesses and still being evaluated for others. My “main” conditions that impact my life the most are hypermobile EDS, POTS, migraines, asthma, GERD, IBS, occipital neuralgia, cyclic vomiting syndrome, anxiety, and OCD. I don’t have any friends who deal with chronic illness in real life, so I came here hoping to make friends who understand and connect with the chronic illness community! As for other parts of my life; I enjoy reading, figure skating (used to compete, now I’m unable to but I still skate for fun), anything horror or paranormal, yoga, thrifting, and rock music. I have a cat named Lele and a fish named Timmy. I’m also currently learning ASL. Feel free to reach out to chat or be friends! :)
#MightyTogether #ChronicIllness #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #Dysautonomia #PosturalOrthostaticTachycardiaSyndrome #Migraine #ChronicPain #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #MentalHealth #CyclicVomitingSyndrome