ROUGH DRAFT Chronic Illness And Insomnia

Last birthday post!

I am absolutely PISSED

I am homeless, disabled, and trying to find housing. I don't qualify since I don't have a I have no income. I asked my social worker about finding housing if my gf lives with me but she doesn't make enough. I asked about getting disability once I receive a proper diagnosis, and I got a MAYBE. Not to mention, I'm so appalled after learning how much disabled people earn in one month. The government wants you to be homeless when you're disabled, and then punsihes you for it.

MY WALKER IS ARRIVING THE DAY BEFORE MY BIRTHDAY 🎂

I'm not at all saying people can't vent or complain about being disabled and chronically ill. I do it all the time. What we go through is beyond difficult

But I'm on my phone a lot cause I don't have the spoons for anything else. I'm always seeing posts about how horrible it is to be chronically ill. It's constant reminder. Its like picking at a wound never meant to heal in the first place. Sometimes I see more positive posts, but they are few and far between. I should make an effort to post some more positive content.

Happy birthday to meee!!!!! Introducing my walker named Susie, throne on wheels

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO DONATED TO MY GO FUND ME TO GET MY WALKER

Say it with me! Wheelchairs aren’t sad! Mobility aids aren’t sad! Mobility aids are instruments of freedom!

My gf bringing me water so I don't have to struggle up and down the stairs 💖

Just had to pay a thousand dollars of medical debt…

I spent a third of my savings, I can’t get a job because of my disability. I haven’t gotten a diagnosis. And if i want a diagnosis I gotta keep fucking pay off medical debt. And no getting paid disability till I get a diagnosis. THE AMERICAN HEALTH CARE IS ABSOLUTELY FUCKED

People act like we CHOSE to be disabled. That we CHOSE to not be able to hold a job, or not be able to take care of ourselves.

All I gotta say at this point is

Can you believe I used to NEVER wear black? I only dressed in rainbows for 6 years. Then on day I decided to dress like this:

Growing up is crazy

POTS Life Hacks For Diffucult Mornings

We all know how important it is to stay hydrated, especially when chronically ill.

If you're anything like me, you wake up feeling awful. Keep a giant glass of water right next to where you sleep. Before getting out of bed, drink water for about 1 to 2 minutes. Bonus points if you use electrolyte drops.

Breakfast- a breakfast I love is oatmeal and salted butter toast. It gives me protien and some salt to start off my day

Having an extremely difficult morning? Don't be afraid to ask for help if it is available to you! There are days where my girlfriend makes me breakfast. You are NOT weak for asking for help. In fact, I think you're pretty brave.