Just a "zebra" trying my best to live life to the fullest with EDS and POTS...and loving the ride.

Archive for August, 2011

By the Skin of my Teeth

Written by Katie. Posted in Challenges, Memorable Experiences, Thankful

I apologize for my post, “I am Trying.”  I realize that it was not fair of me to post such a vague entry, knowing full well that so many of my family and friends read.  I was so upset the other night, and I was not thinking clearly.  I had let my emotional brain overtake my rational brain.

Anyways, here’s the scoop, that sent me into a 2 day frenzy.

Being Your Own Advocate is a MUST

Written by Katie. Posted in Challenges, Diagnosis Path, Editorials, Memorable Experiences

The following article really spurred me to want to write this post.

http://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-06-2011/what-to-do-when-your-doctor-doesnt-know.html

I was reading it when Brad looked over at me and said, “What are you doing?  I didn’t even notice it but I was nodding my head repeatedly as I read the article.

I have been through some crazy times in my short 29 years, but nothing has ever compared to the extreme amount of stress I felt last year when the doctors could not figure out what was wrong with me.  When I think back, I wonder how I got through it still standing.

I Am Trying…

Written by Katie. Posted in Challenges

Today was what you would call a no good, very bad day.  I realize some days are going to be like that and you just gotta roll with the punches.  But today there seemed to be a LOT of punches.  And a LOT of rolling.