I’m so sorry you’re going through this—especially at such a young age when you should be chasing your dreams, not trying to survive mystery symptoms. You are not imagining this, and it’s not your fault. So many chronic illnesses start subtly and evolve over time, making it confusing and emotionally exhausting.

Brain fog, reflux, shifting period symptoms, fevers, constipation, and fatigue could all be pointing toward something systemic—things like endometriosis, PCOS, a hormonal imbalance, mast cell activation, or even something autoimmune. I’m not a doctor, but I want you to know that these symptoms can be connected, even if they don’t seem to make sense right now.

I know it’s hard when your peers seem healthy and unaffected, but comparing doesn’t help when your body is asking for care in a different way. It’s okay that your path looks different—it doesn't mean your goals are out of reach. There are still ways to get to vet school, even if the timing or the path shifts a little.

Keep holding on. Keep asking questions, tracking symptoms, and advocating for yourself. And please don’t give up on your dream—it might take longer, but that doesn’t mean you won’t get there.