Vlogging with EDS: MY LEG GREW BACK!?!? Halloween and My Mental Health | Week 105

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[@madison8568]

I am big believer in that everyone with a chronic illness should be seeing a therapist. Even if they are not experiencing major mental health issues because it is good to have that third party to vent to and if a problem does arise you already are plugged in with someone. Since the very beginning of my downhill spiral I have seen a therapist.

[@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780]

Madison Right. it hits and doesn't stop. Well, sadly this was/ is my case. Sometimes as much as it completely sucks your brain loses serotonin and you need meds. COMPLETELY NO problem with it.❤️

[@SweetPea112]

Christina, thank you for talking about mental health and the medical profession. I have a long past with many mental health issues. Because of that, doctors tend to not believe that my pain is real. I have requested that I have and MRI on my Thoracic spine for a year now. They kept telling me I needed PT. PT wasn't helping. So after a year, I got in to see a Neurosurgeon and I told him that I wanted to have injections in my Thoracic spine because I was in pain and could not even stand for more than 9 1/2 minutes. I had the MRI (after a year) and last night I looked at the result. I have a Hemangioma (non-cancerous) tumor on my spine! I feel so validated! They also found Spinal Stenosis which I knew was there but they have never really addressed. Not sure how the tumor will be treated - I see the Neurosurgeon tomorrow. It just really stinks that I had to fight for a YEAR and that this thing has been growing in my body for a YEAR and no one would take me seriously. When I was in so much pain I was crying, they made me see a Pain Therapist (Psychiatrist who works with people to explain to them how to live with chronic pain)! Thank you, and I hope that someway...somehow...a medical professional is reading this and that they will know...Mental Health is mental health, physical pain is your body telling you that something is wrong. A Year of a tumor growing on my spine is unacceptable!

[@lorena4371]

"I just watched a you tube tutorial so now I'm an expert!" Christina Doherty- ( I loved that!)

[@JannetjeW]

I am going to be 60 years old next month,and I am so impressed by you!!! The mental health stigma is so true, a couple of years ago I had an ear infection for 3 years,with awful headaches, fever, and I would get antibiotics and it was oke for that time,but I knew there was something wrong,my ear was leaking so much fluid,after getting a tubes in my ears it was getting worse,and they kept saying it was all in my head. After many cries they send me to an other hospital,they could not see anything on a scan,and I begged for an operation,wich they did, an ENT doc operated for hours and could not find a thing,he operated further than he should be and found a hole in my brain,the fluid that came out of my ears was brainfluid, so I was walking around with an open connection from my ear to my brain. A week later they closed everything,removed my earbones,so now I am deaf on the left side. Since then I have tinnitus,hyperacuse, oversensitive for sounds and light,the operation start behind my left ear,and went on untill they found the leak. The operated side cause me so much nerve pain,in my jaw and above my eyebrow.Everything I have 'has nothing to do with my operation' they said,I can not enjoy my grandchildren,everything is too much and it drives me insane. The fact that everything I have is' in my head ' wich is not true makes me almost want to kill myself. I am so ashamed to send this to you,cause your problems are so much worse than mine are, for the doctors I am fine now,and everything they had to say to me: Yes you had a very difficult childhood,and a lots of therapy,wich I now wish I never did that,it is haunting me for the last 30 years now. I am so sorry to bothering you....... If there are a lot of faults in this it because I am from The Netherlands. Lots of Love

[@BeverleyButterfly]

JannetjwW I’m sorry you have had such a rough time sending much love xx

[@JannetjeW]

That is so sweet of you!!@@BeverleyButterfly

[@BeverleyButterfly]

JannetjwW you are welcome xx

[@marksmod]

@@BeverleyButterfly Kratom

[@love2cats]

There are so many times when I'm watching your videos that I just want to give you a hug.

[@HeyyBrey]

Yay! You hit 15k on KZbin!! Way to go, lady!!

[@GoFishOffice]

I have POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and I appreciate watching your videos. Even though we haven't met, I can tell you would understand. There are a lot of people that don't understand. They seem to have the thought that if I look good I must feel good, which isn't always the case. Anyways, thank you for your inspiring vlogs.

[@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780]

Go Fish Office Invisible illnesses are real! I have Spina bifida and its almost all invisible at this point. Self advocating is super easy important.❤️💪💜💚

[@GoFishOffice]

@@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780 Yes, that's how I think of it too, an invisible illness/battle that can greatly affect a person, but very few understand or believe it. So nice to connect with others who deal with such, because they usually only ones who can truly understand.

[@couldbeaddie]

I want to thank you so much for being honest about your mental health. A lot of vloggers will show you all the grueling physical stuff but none of the mental. And I totally respect their right to privacy but it's so validating to hear someone else say they're struggling with what you are. I really hope you are able to make positive forward progress with this problem, and thank you again for choosing to share that with us.

[@wonderlandalice943]

I am an audiologist and most people who have auditory processing disorder need and increased signal to noise ratio so you have a better signal for processing. Also, try the Oticon tinnitus app. It’s a fav of mine. I fit low gain hearing aids on people with normal hearing but also auditory processing because you can get a better signal to noise ratio plus tinnitus masking versus an FM System which forces you to get the microphone on the person you are trying to hear. Seems like people are less likely to wear an FM System vs a small RIC Hearing Instrument. You can use Apple air pods kind of like a hearing aid by going through the accessibility feature in the IOS settings

[@williammurgida7521]

Christina every time i watch you i realise how resilient and beautiful you are. You are seriously so pretty.

[@oliverclimbsV3]

Thank you for talking about mental health and trauma. It makes me feel less alone. I had some medical and family-related trauma this summer and I've now developed PTSD. I've dealt with mental health issues since I was little, but PTSD is such a vastly different experience. It's a horrible thing to live with.

[@somethingsmatter]

This was such a delightful vlog to see. It seems like you are doing much better, and it makes me so happy for you. I hope you continue to get better and stronger every day.

[@lisbethsalander6769]

I love you Christina, you’re pretty much the only person I can relate to and I get so much comfort from your videos

[@Valofinland]

OMG OMG!! Christina every word that came out of your mouth about your problem sleeping, you literally took the thoughts out of my head. I have my own health problems but my problem sleeping has changed my life drastically.

[@ConestogaCreek]

Oh that is great news about the healed bone. You deserve some good news. Wishing you much more!

[@Alaxl]

Wow! I'm so surprised about your regrown bone, but that's amazing! It's probably easier for us to see your progress week by week than it is for you to see it from one day to the next, but you've come a long way!! Your costume and lashes were so cute and I love that your mom dressed up, too! It's such a coincidence that you woke up with an asthma attack bc I woke up crying this morning from a horrible dream and was in the middle of an attack- my inhaler worked, but my heartrate was crazy for a while. I wonder if that's a common problem or just a fluke. Thanks for sharing another week with us!!

[@Alfiewow]

I'm super impressed that you didn't react to the lash glue. The one thing that people seem to be allergic to that you werent!

[@_ZombieDoll_]

I have ptsd, I know how hard coming to terms and dealing with trauma can be, but I can say it gets easier, and it gets better, I found that really hard to believe when I was deep in the throws of trauma, but I promise you, it does. I find mindfulness and meditation really helpful in my recovery, the app stop breathe and think is really good for practicing at home and stuff. Also Atmosphere is what I use for white noise stuff and I really love it.

[@eveenz7165]

Physical health and mental health are so closely related. You are so amazing to stay positive. I always look forward to your weekly vlogs. I have reactive depression due to chronic back pain and mild scoliosis due to muscle spasms. I have a milder case of eds. You are a great inspiration for me to keep a smile on my face.

[@hambeeinwall]

You’re freaking adorable and amazing I love you ahh 😭 the makeup tutorial is so sweet, I can’t do makeup at all and you did such an amazing job!!

[@roseakitohavok]

The straight hair middle part on you gives me such Cher vibes, it's adorable girl :)

[@kimleon-guerrero9980]

Hi Christina, I loved your sixties look for Halloween and your mom cracked me up with her chauffeur outfit. 😂 I too have a difficult time getting to sleep and I was just thinking the other day about how it had to do with giving up control. I think it’s that feeling of vulnerability that helps to feed the anxiety. I also feel it’s important to dispel the stigma of mental health issues. I was diagnosed 25 years ago with clinical depression. I have learned to manage it fairly well but I’m hesitant to be open with others about it because of the judgment and stigma. I feel this needs to change because not talking about it only leads to isolation and that just feeds the pain of dealing with mental health issues. Thank you for putting it out there and being brave enough to about your anxiety. ✨🙌🏼✨💖✨🙌🏼✨💫

[@penelopepolinsneemeyer4757]

I’d never miss a week, Christina xxxxxx

[@rebeccak9199]

I'm so glad you showed us the internal suture that came out!!! so fascinating

[@Exactpie1]

Yea, I feel awful after giving blood, too. Also contrast does it too. I cannot get over your beautiful hair. Oh gosh! Your makeup is so good compared to my scraggly. You're beautiful. I commend you for encouraging an open conversation about mental health. I'm a spoonie and I suffer from anxiety, and depression that has begun to spiral. I don't trust myself to drive (I lose hours of time randomly) so I needed to let someone in my family about where I was going and why. My parents raised me to not cry, don't dwell on emotions, or tuck it in to the jar in your hear. .. but they have come to realize how not great my health is. I told my mom, and she took it ok..? She told me to do what I need to, and she'd support me! I was sio happy to be breaking out of that cage.

[@calibateman]

I love your videos. They help me through so much of my medical troubles and cheer me up when times are hard I’m so happy you enjoy He Great British Bake Off. I think it’s a great show too.

[@BeverleyButterfly]

Ooh you are a beautuber now get you! I’m glad you had a good week honey xx

[@whaterriblethought]

Ahh tinnitus... it's always a party in your ears when you've got tinnitus ;_;

[@marksmod]

or the morning after

[@xirisx1988]

Sadly it is. I'm hearing different high pitched sounds. And when I'm tired a low sound.

[@533134]

I didn’t know Bonnie was an Audiologist!!

[@ComplicatedSalad]

Yay Christina! I'm so glad you had a fun Halloween and got to dress up and do something! I love Halloween, but I dislocated two ribs and was stuck in bed for it this year. So, I am living it through your adventure. I'm a little disappointed that the eyelash glue wasn't the cause of that asthma attack. That would have been another one of those "sigh, only with EDS" stories that you just have to laugh about. I was sitting here shouting, "IT'S THE EYELASH OMG!" I'm glad you are okay though, and hopefully that won't happen again. It is scary when you can't find the trigger. I am excited for your review on the blanket. I have been curious how those would work out for an EDSer because I often pull things out of joint when I wiggle around under a normal blanket. I am interested to see if that would make it worse or better because of the stability of the extra weight. Take care!

[@elizabethdesmet89]

Hi Christina, I too have hEDS and your utube blogs/ blogs (as well as EDS Society) have helped me immensely! I learned about EDS SOCIETY THROUGH YOU! Thanks so much for all you share and the effort you go through to support your cohorts. Is there another way I can reach you?

[@shekeyra100]

💖💖💖loved the straight hair when saw on your ig and love it even more on vid really suits you and wow blonde really looks amazing on you

[@emmaRBC]

Can't believe how much longer your hair looks straightened! Loved the whole outfit for Hairspray 😊😊

[@ComplicatedSalad]

Second comment because I hadn't watched the last 10 minutes last time... I just want to wish you lots of luck with finding a therapist and working on your struggles. Don't be discouraged if you don't like the first therapist you see. Unlike other specialists, there are plenty of therapists out there and it's important to make sure you find one that understands you and that you connect with well. I tried 6 therapists before I found the one that I've been seeing for a years now. She is the best and absolutely worth the search! Good luck!

[@colleenrichardson5339]

Your outfit for the show is SO cute! you looked so good 😊

[@yogabirds]

Hi hon! Lots of great info today! I recommend anyone with chronic health issues(especially those with MCAD) see a therapist wether you think you need it or not. Chronic illness makes our lives more difficult regardless of whether or not we admit it. Emotions do play a big role in mast cell reactions. Getting too excited or very upset can cause reactions. I totally understand needing pediatric size anything! In 2015 while hospitalized, I has an anaphylactic reaction to Tylenol and when they went to resuscitate me, they couldn't get the adult ambubag to seal on my face because it was too small. That and a bunch of other factors left me with severe anxiety and pstd. Look for a therapist that is trained in EMDR and issues that arise from chronic pain/heath problems. I feel that at some point most masties are accused of faking it (most often by friends or medical professionals who don't understand the complexity of living MCAD) and having a therapist who can vouch for the symptoms being real can make a world of difference. My therapist is awesome and I have fewer boughts of depression, anxiety, and nightmares. Having someone I can share my health woes with has also helped me understand the role my chronic illness plays in mental health issues and I've learned better ways to cope with and it. Thank you for being brave enough to share this with us! Just know you are not the only one dealing with this and the feelings you are having right now a perfectly normal for the conditions we have.One last suggestion while looking for a therapist is to find someone who would be willing to do family sessions as needed, since chronic health issues affect our whole family and not just us.

[@lilithpluto]

If you struggle to find pale foundation/concealer, I HIGHLY recommend Revolution Makeup. They ship worldwide and their makeup is super affordable but really high quality. I am albino and use shade F0.5/C0.5 and it actually matches me and doesn't make me look yellow! Xx

[@kayladrumgool7880]

I've never been so early . . . LOVE YOU CHRISTINA AND LOVING THE BOSTON PRIDE!!!

[@jamerayton50]

Hi Christina nice to know your feeling better ,I also have the buzzing in my ears although haven't been to the Dr s I've had it months perhaps I should go ,anyway enjoyed your vlog once again cannot wait to watch the next ,but until then take care x

[@iceeyes4478]

What a coincidence that you and I spoke about mental health the other day and how people don't tend to accept it. I've had plenty of times of going to the doctor with certain symptoms and being told "oh it's just your anxiety". Well it sure doesn't feel like my anxiety. Therapists are quite helpful with mental health issues. My doctor couldn't figure out how to diagnose me for years until a psychiatrist finally diagnosed my Persistent Depressive Disorder and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Plus seeing a therapist and doing an 8 week outpatient educational program on mental health at my local hospital was very helpful for me to learn coping strategies and to have people tell me that I'm not crazy, that it's ok to feel the things that I do and that I'm not alone.

[@kaylabarnes313]

Those eyelashes are everything!!!

[@PhaniewithaP]

As someone with complex PTSD, I can't recommend EMDR therapy enough. Thanks so much for sharing and good luck!

[@albanymountainhomestead]

I have ringing in the ears too, I have to have some kind of noise going non stop because it helps cancel out the ringing. I'm not much of a makeup person myself. Can't stand foundation, so if I must wear something I like the clinique tinted moisturizer it's very lightweight. I think you could definitely pull off a Cher costume with those glasses nd straight hair.

[@decadentnight]

You looked so beautiful on Halloween! I'm very much looking forward to your next product review I really want one myself.

[@chemicalbreath]

I love your videos. My favorite KZbinr

[@debbiesanderson9466]

I really feel your sleep anxiety. I had neck fusion surgery and lost a week post surgery. I was in icu for a week before I woke up and was able to remember anything of my hospital stay and now have a lot of sleep issues. I’m going to find a weighted blanket and see if it helps me as well xx

[@albanymountainhomestead]

Have you done a video on how to manage care in an emergency? Like losing power, or if you didn't have a nurse for a few days. Multiple scenarios... Would be interested in your emergency preparedness plan.

[@oliviawebb4438]

I have to mix my foundation with white stuff too! hermit life haha

[@NorseButterfly]

Congrats Hannah! Christina, I have horrid tinnitus as well🙉. I also loooove my therapist💜. I went originally to discuss the sudden loss of my career after my lumbar fusion. I haven't left and it's been over 4 years. That lumbar fusion turned into severe DVT of my left leg, caused by undiagnosed May-Thurner Syndrome, and a vascular surgeon who tried to kill me, twice. I have very little memory of those months... the diagnosis by a passing physician while I was being discharged yet again from the ER, the multiple surgical procedures I had to have, my stay in the ICU, rehabbing at home... alone mostly. The one thing that still stands out in my memory, is how many people I knew at the time, told me it was my fault that I almost died. If I had just walked around after my fusion more, I wouldn't have had the blood clots. I didn't know until last year, after loosing my first SSDI case completely, that it was a vascular compression syndrome. My therapist and I talk about all that. And my family, friends, movies, shopping, politics.. we even watch youtube videos! She said that I wouldn't need her after I won my SSDI, but she was wrong. I go once a week. Anxiety keeps it real. Like right now, know my liver is blowing bilirubin into my kidneys and I can't find anyone to help me. I'm a woman on the edge of an anxiety attack. 🦓💪💜

[@lukeism2]

You know what’s fantastic for anxiety?. Alprazolam

[@kendallrhymer216]

Your videos are so wonderful! My best friend has EDS and for a while my doctors thought I had it too. Thankfully, mine turned out to be a combination of hyper flexibility and some chronic pain from marching band that I had done for so long. I love that you are promoting awareness of invisible disabilities! However, I have a question for you! As I mentioned, my best friend has EDS that suddenly worsened severely this summer. She’s struggling with new limitations and her chronic pain. I don’t know how to help. I ask her what I can do and she says she doesn’t know. We can’t do the activities we used to do all the time and often times she and I have conflicting schedules (she is currently a teacher and I’m still in college so our schedules don’t overlap as much as when we were roommates). I would love your advice on how I can help support her through all of this. She’s terrified she’s going into a decline she’ll never recover from. How can I support her and be a better friend? Any advice from anyone is welcomed! 😊

[@juanitalewis8970]

Your absolutely stunning without the eye lashes and stuff but I was just thinking about how stunning you would look with a full face of makeup . Love your videos ✌💜

[@frenchiegirlintheusa]

Thanks for the information on the earphones. My daughter goes thru so many of them she breaks all even over the ear headphones, apple's wired headphones and the cheap ones too. she's driving me bananas. I do hope these earphones will be the lifesaver.

[@mackenziepowell4199]

If you end up getting a therapist just remembered the first one might not work out it make take a few people or different kinds of therapy

[@shaykayraycrochet]

I used to have panic attacks related to breathing, too. It's actually what caused me to turn to prayer and God like you did in your linked video. I know now that mine were basically God letting me know that I was feeling eternal security that wasn't really mine. I was a false convert (thinking that I was trusting in Jesus death on the cross for my salvation but being one of those who would hear "I never knew you" if I died without figuring this out - Matt 7:21). I know that this is probably not your case, but perhaps there is someone following your channel that God wants to hear/read this. I certainly am NOT proud of (and more ashamed of) the fact that I was like this, but if it can help someone, I'm willing to take the embarrassment of public humiliation. Daily prayer (out loud but in private) is now my counseling session, and while I do still have issues/trouble sleeping, it usually isn't from a fear of choking or an inability to breathe, and I praise the LORD that I can't remember the last time I woke up gasping for breath. I had to spend a lot of time in prayer and in His word to figure out why, but what He taught me is that true belief/faith (the kind that results in salvation and eternal security) causes obedience. Let's be honest. When you truly believe that there is a God who could cut off the air from your lungs at any moment, you really want to be obedient and do what He says and not blatantly do what He commands that you NOT do, and I was living in direct disobedience to God's word. John 3:36 ESV (36) Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. Note: KJV uses the words "not believe" vs. "not obey" but if you dig a little you'll see that the second word in this verse for "believe: is not the same Greek word as the first word "believe" in this verse, so the ESV is actually more specific and correct in this case interpretting it as "obey" instead of "believe". I'm too embarrassed to go into all the ways that I was disobedient, but I will say that throughout my life, I have been guilty of most of the things in this list and at least one of them was part of my lifestyle, so NOT in the past for me as it should be if you want to claim eternal security and heaven (i.e. the kingdom of God) in your future: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 ESV (9) Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, (10) nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. (11) And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. Thank God for verse 11. Repentance is always an option as long as we still have breath in our lungs (which is only because God is merciful and doesn't want to punish us but rather to heal us). John 3:16-17 ESV (16) “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. (17) For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. So that's exactly what I did. I repented, changed my lifestyle with much prayer (and the strength and help that only comes from a perfectly strong and compassionate, understanding God). I'm very thankful that God has set me free from not only panic attacks but also from slavery to the sins listed above. Just as Jesus said to those who believed on Him: John 8:31-32 ESV (31) So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, (32) and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” So, I stay in His word at least a little bit every day, and I make some time for at least a brief heart to heart talk with Him once a day (and twice if I don't fall asleep while praying at night), and He truly helps me to find peace. Philippians 4:6-7 ESV (6) do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. (7) And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. I hope this helps someone. God promises that when His word goes out, it will accomplish the purpose that He has for sending it out, so thanks to everyone who reads it. God bless you all!

[@IveGotItTwisted]

The link for your headphones got messed up hunn. 8m pretty sure they're the same ones I have (ANKER) and I LOVE them. I've had em for months and months and they're still perfect. They're comfortable, the battery has good life, the sound quality is fantastic.. I'm super picky with headphones and sound quality but these are awesome 😀

[@rachellaylee3425]

For the hearing issue there have been ear muffs for people who shoot. It works by cutting out any of the shooting noise but has a microphone on the outside that picks up talking. A pair I found are adjustable and are completely wireless. They don't charge though but have batteries. I think they look promising. Only issue is they don't play any white or grey noise. But the nice thing is they do tone down what you don't want to hear. Such as construction noise traffic noise. And you can obviously turn them up if things are maybe too quite.

[@rachellaylee3425]

www.amazon.com/dp/B0756PSL44/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_bbu4BbEWRM10H This is something I found but there are others on the market that are similar.

[@30speckles]

I love your mum! Xxx

[@Hundefan123]

The eyeslashes on your chest had me laughing out loudly. :D

[@alysonp5844]

I have really bad tinnitus and I sleep with fan on at night and that really helps to counteract the tinnitus noise and Its not so bothersome. But I have a bad blockage right now in left ear and stone deaf but it's making my tinnitus so so bad and nothing helps. I'm under emergany ENT an we hoping to get sound back and unblock the ear, it's been like weeks now. Praying it goes and I get my hearing back and won't need intervention done

[@emmegarcia5741]

I got zebra tape!! Thank you so much

[@saramoni4748]

I want a weighted blanket so badly but my si joints, pelvis, and lower back sublux with normal blanket weights, scared.

[@kaylabarnes313]

I had two seizures in one night back in 2015. I had anxiety about sleeping for about 3 months as well.

[@WackyLisa]

I am so afraid to try false lashes. Go you. I really liked the bigger font you used for the shorts comment-please use that size in the future when possible. I’m looking for new Bluetooth ear phones myself. I have huge amounts of medical anxiety and it just dons’n help. I understand why my doctors want to attribute my symptoms to mental health but... it just makes things harder. So empathy

[@pkendlers]

Your leg healing is amazing, especially considering everything else your body was going through! Well, you've found something your body LIKES to do, lol :D

[@OceanicMarauder]

Don't be afraid to interview the therapist. Make sure you know what your goals are and what you are looking to get out of a session, and please, please, please, please don't stay with a therapist if you don't feel like the therapist is right for you.

[@samiamisme]

5hank you for saying this. I've been seeing a therapist for about 6 months now, but the entire time I wonder if we are a good fit. I just don't feel like anything is changing or that I'm getting suggestions of what I can do to help myself other than, bite off a little at a time. My problem is I don't know how to do that and the same suggestion isn't helpful. I've never seen a therapist before so I'm just not sure how long to stick it out. I like her as a arson, she's super nice and I know she's trying but I'm still in the same spot. I worry though because it took me forever to find her. There few others on my insurance just don't seem like my cup of tea, so I don't know what to do. Sorry, didn't mean to ramble on.

[@rebeccarudolph6757]

For your auditory/ sensory processing you might want to look into something called the lollipop method, not going to lie it’s a bit pricey but you may be able to get some of it covered if it works for you

[@tomelinebombadil8325]

What was the blanket called ? IT looked so comfi....

[@laneycraftycreations263]

You really suited blonde hunni xx

[@sandywhat2429]

I have type 3, is hearing problems a thing for us??? I lost almost all my hearing for about 2 yrs, they were going to fit me for 2 hearing aids, (I didnt get them) then my hearing reversed and it's too loud now. Is this an EDS thing? I have chiari too.

[@kampfkaethe]

Be careful with the static noise /ocean waves. It shouldn't cover the ringing completely because then the ringing will just get louder and adjust to the volume of the noise you're using to cover it. We call this retraining therapy. It helps your brain to learn to ignore the ringing.

[@samiamisme]

Really??? I have CAPD as well, and recently started sleeping with headphones on to listen to ocean sounds really loudly to cover the reverb in my ears from both my breathing and with my cpap machine noise. This method is the only thing that helps me sleep and deal with the noise. Thanks for the info! Guess I just need to suck it up.

[@kampfkaethe]

@@samiamisme You don't have to suck it up, but it is recommended to not completely cover the tinnitus. You can almost cover it tho (I mean it's all up to you in the end. I don't have tinnitus myself but I work with hearing aids and tinnitus patients and this is what has worked most of the time. Everyone is different tho and there is not just one solution that works for everyone. Do what makes you the most comfortable!)

[@samiamisme]

@@kampfkaethe thanks for the reply. I appreciate the info from a professional. Cheers!

[@frenchiegirlintheusa]

What is the name of the earphones you're using Christina?

[@sazkie-chan9390]

OMG Christina please tell me where you got the white foundation, i can never finde a drugstore fooundation that is light enough for my skin

[@jimothyjamus1023]

I order it on Amazon because I haven't been able to find it in stores, it's called manic panic dreamtone!

[@nessapinkruby]

I don't have chronic illness, but I had those same sleep issues regarding giving up control and waking up when drifting off to sleep in a panic being scared I wouldn't wake up! Ive never heard about anyone else who felt that way...

[@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780]

Vanessa Harris I don't want to frighten you,or make you mad, but I have had that and it's actually part of mental illness. You may need to talk to someone.

[@nessapinkruby]

No worries, already diagnosed and medicated @@meganlovesdisneyandcrafts4780

[@533134]

With many chronic illness people having energy issues, do doctors look into mitochondrial disease?

[@melg1419]

Damiana is amazing for anxiety I've took it for a long time and no panic attack since x all natural plant it is

[@anne-marijansson4980]

❤❤❤

[@Lizzy2961]

Christina as a blonde!

[@The-ii5mj]

Agrees w Madison below, even if you keep a diary of your feelings. The leg sounds great news!!!

[@patriciaspence4220]

🙏🏽😇❤️

[@HaleysLifeThroughALens]

I have had a sever Auditory Processing Disorder my whole life, got the diagnosis at 10. However my other health conditions took priority and I’m now 21 and still haven’t done much about it as it tends to be my last priority in my health issues. I am very interested in going to “AbleKids” which is a company that has designed a filter for people with auditory processing disorder that helps filter out the noise for you. Some people wear it alone, while other people pair it with one hearing aid. However it’s not covered by insurance and I’d have to travel to CO. But it is my goal to save up and go there! I’ve heard they’re super knowledgeable. I’m very interested in the hearing aid you tried out! I’ve always wanted to try one but I’ve heard mixed reviews on them. If you have a brand or model I’d be very interested in hearing what it is! Do the allergy drops help you with eye makeup? I have a ton of makeup allergies so I have to only use natural based makeup, nothing from Walmart or a drug store which tends to be super pricey. And even the nice natural eye make up still bothers me. Most times I can only wear it a few hours at most before washing it off. It causes eye itching and burning and migraines. I’d love to know what eye drops you use and if they help with itching and burning from makeup!

[@alleeshirrell8770]

Christian: "Is this too gross to show you?" Me: Show me, show me, show me!!!

[@533134]

@20:11 you looked like a sixties hippie person :)

[@ashleyarrington6684]

22:49 me with literally everything

[@dancing.with.adagio]

haha story of an EDSer... well I didn't expect that to happen 🤣

[@juliescheie5495]

Do you have chronic fatigue?

[@thabonyanaletwaba8642]

Babe where did you get your finger splints?

[@ScarletCandlelight]

I have PTSD and anxiety and I come into the er that's where it goes first.

[@babybluecheeks]

You look so good as a blonde!

[@MadHouseOutAndAbout]

You looked so beautiful! So sixties. And the hairy chest was the best.

[@scorpleeon]

Child size and adult size at the same time 😂 how witty!

[@babybluecheeks]

Youre so pretty you remind me of a porcelain doll I used to have when I was a little girl, hope that doesn't sound weird lol.

[@nikki10114]

Me with mental health is say is hard

[@mizboom]

Darling, go and treat yourself to some new makeup. That stuff goes bad with time. And you with your allergies...

[@bluelightningwolf4083]

My name is Kristina however it's spelling I'd different

[@ecologist_to_be]

I was recommended a hearing aid for auditory processing disorder but NHS don't fund it so I would have to find thousands to fund it ... on top of the thousand a for my powered wheelchair. lol

[@dancing.with.adagio]

OMG I really really think I have auditory processing disorder...

[@adriansperlich7519]

Why are you afraid of not waking up?

[@SLCgymnast]

You are walking and not in the neck brace! Yayy! My insta is @chronically_sophia and we have talked before

[@loiscassels8966]

Hey, Christina! Can I be your in your friend group? Pretty please?

[@lukeism2]

Can you use electronic stim and anabolic steroids for that leg? Lol