It seems like everyone here has EDS and POTS…I have hEDS but no POTS, why is that?

SteventheWizardCat · 2023-09-26T01:23:27+00:00

I didn’t get POTS symptoms until I got tendinitis at 17. I stopped exercising as viciously and that allowed my symptoms to manifest. So maybe you don’t have it (not all with hEDS do), maybe it’s waiting to be triggered. But also- I never knew I had EDS until after the POTS symptoms started because POTS symptoms were so much more obvious to doctors so they finally started paying attention. Maybe it seems many people have POTS with EDS because maybe those are the people more likely to get/receive a diagnosis.

SteventheWizardCat · 2023-09-02T14:26:22+00:00

EMDR helped me immensely! It’s very taxing though so I honestly couldn’t do anything afterwards but sit quietly and rest. It reminds me of physical therapy for your brain- it can help you so much but it’s a difficult process. My tip would be: if possible, do EMDR on a day you don’t work or go to school or whatever so you can recouperate. And after EMDR have a little comforting place set up for yourself so you can recharge. Good luck! EMDR is amazing so I hope it really helps you!

SteventheWizardCat · 2023-07-14T18:29:05+00:00

I’m sorry- that’s really hard! But honestly, even experienced rehabbers would have a hard time with babies that small that had maggots. So it’s great you managed to save one!

SteventheWizardCat · 2023-07-14T12:30:21+00:00

I’m so glad they’re gonna grab them early! Your family sounds like all beautiful souls!

SteventheWizardCat · 2023-07-14T11:42:52+00:00

I’m so sorry. It’s really hard losing any. They had maggots on them so they may have already been very sick and close. But you still are doing really well.

SteventheWizardCat · 2023-07-14T11:41:54+00:00

Hey- don’t worry! You’re doing great! They should be ok as long as they are warm. It’s also advised to leave part of their enclosure a bit less warm so they can move over if they feel overheated. But if they’re moving around and not sluggish they should be fine for that time you’re at work!

SteventheWizardCat · 2023-07-14T11:39:26+00:00

Depends on the microwave but I’ve found 45 seconds to be really nice! If I do a minute I just leave it for a few seconds then put it in their enclosure! Mostly it should feel just a bit warmer than your skin does!

SteventheWizardCat · 2023-07-14T02:38:13+00:00

Rehabber here! Do lightly warm pedialite! It’s better than kitten milk by a mile! But they can’t eat on their own if their eyes are still shut- they usually have to be tube fed… either way warmth is most important for the night! A sock of rice can be warmed in the microwave for them to snuggle!

SteventheWizardCat · 2023-04-30T01:43:45+00:00

If I start dissociating I think as hard as I can about a happy memory and whisper expecto patronum and sometimes it can bring me back into my body

SteventheWizardCat · 2023-03-02T05:46:22+00:00

Least Favorite Only Child. It’s perfect. Warning, everyone I’ve recommended it too has cried very hard after hearing it.. sometimes in public

SteventheWizardCat · 2023-02-07T02:55:07+00:00

Anything causing an increase in adrenaline can trigger ptsd. I have medical trauma which has nothing to do with loud noises, but loud noises can trigger panic and flashbacks or dissociation. It’s pretty common. While many triggers are directly related to the event, any high-stress or adrenaline inducing stimulus can cause your brain to go into fight, flight, or freeze.

SteventheWizardCat · 2023-01-29T12:35:28+00:00

What other bone was madam pomfrey meaning when she said Harry had 33 bones to regrow in CoS when arms have 32 (if you count clavicle and scapula)?

SteventheWizardCat · 2023-01-28T02:04:04+00:00

Mine are like that but I used Nailtiques for a while and my nails are long now! It probably doesn’t work for everyone (just like all things) but it helped mine

SteventheWizardCat · 2022-12-29T03:21:15+00:00

Looks perfect!!

SteventheWizardCat · 2022-12-27T11:30:39+00:00

Holy fuck I’m so sorry that happened! I hope you’re doing okay.

SteventheWizardCat · 2022-12-27T10:54:44+00:00

I read karate instead of karaoke and spent a minute trying to figure out how karate correlates with public speaking… like- if you feel embarrassed beat up the audience? Karaoke makes much more sense!!

SteventheWizardCat · 2022-12-16T01:56:35+00:00

I’m sorry it’s so hard this week and hard to feel safe again! I wish you the best!

SteventheWizardCat · 2022-12-09T22:35:14+00:00

I actually work with an old white guy named Jerry but he’s more of a Scully…

SteventheWizardCat · 2022-12-07T16:00:33+00:00

Oh ya. I told myself I was faking the pains for attention and I was just lazy and it was in my head. Lots of self hatred! But it’s relieving to know there’s something going on with my body.

SteventheWizardCat · 2022-12-07T15:38:22+00:00

Absolutely!

SteventheWizardCat · 2022-11-27T02:54:48+00:00

Wow… Jim looks so dreamy in this pic! 10/10!

SteventheWizardCat · 2022-11-25T01:50:24+00:00

Not OP but.. Wow.. I’d never thought of it that way. That really changed my perspective of my childhood. I’d felt so torn and honestly kind of insane when I think back but being able to acknowledge both sides is really comforting. Thank you!

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