Littlewins

For once I actually got stuff done and didn’t procrastinate as much as I usually procrastinate. #goals #ADHD #Littlewins #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Addiction

How is everyone doing today?

I had my monthly doctors appointment today with my wonderful GP and shes referred me to the cardiology department at the hospital for my suspected POTS. I walked into the appointment crying and I left feeling very hopeful. Ive been so lucky with having such lovely GP’s and the one I see now is amazing. She is so compassionate and patient. I can only wish everyone with a chronic illness could have an amazing doctor like her! I am now seeing her every 2 weeks to track symptoms and medication. I feel very lucky and hopeful now about the future. (She also drew my blood to check my b12 levels and I didnt faint). #Littlewins #POTS #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigue

When I’m stuck at home in bed, it’s frustrating in more ways than one particularly because I’m a person who likes to keep busy. I often find it hard to read which is annoying as there’s nothing I love more than a good book but one thing I love is making little crafts. Knitting and sewing I adore because even though I’m just lying in bed I still feel in some way productive. My favourite win is finally completing a project or when winter rolls around, getting to give away little decorations I make. Is there anything else you like to do when stuck at home? #EDSAwareness #ChronicIllnessEDS #LivingWithPOTS #Littlewins

So today wasn’t a good day. I slept most of the day. But I had bought this movie ticket a couple days ago & forced myself to go. I even walked to the mall so that I could get some fresh air & enjoy some of the nice weather. It was really tough for me to do. But I did it. I’ll take the little win. #Depression #Grief #Anxiety #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #MentalHealth #Littlewins

This past couple of weeks I've been taking my medication correctly and on time. (for the most part) I feel have way normal (lack of a better word). I've been struggling with taking my medicine; because it makes me feel "crazy". But I guess that is my win for those weeks...

Today I used my walking stick at work. Yesterday i was in agony but didn’t have it with me because I’ve been too proud to use it at work. I didn’t want to invite questions and attention and potential judgement. Today I thought to myself, that’s stupid, use it if you need it
I’m glad that I did, I felt emotionally uncomfortable and conspicuous, but this week the pain has been crazy and I was physically struggling without it. I don’t need to be making life harder for myself right now!
I did have to spend some time answering people’s questions, but it wasn’t so bad. Mostly people just hadn’t realised how bad I’ve been feeling. I try to keep a smile and get on with things as best I can. Got a few strange looks, but that’s ok.

Those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.

#Fibromyalgia #ChronicPain #CFS #Littlewins