My posts have been ‘skinny’ since mid-May and there’s a reason for that:
Arthur Hughes “Dark Thoughts “
I have been lucky enough to have had the support from teachers and mentors in my writing endeavors, that includes having the tools I need to break through bouts of writer’s block.
But those skills couldn’t help me this time- shortly after Memorial Day, I got sick with the flu and then developed issues with my ear.
The ear issue got fixed, but my sense of balance was affected so I dealing with dizzy spells that were triggered by reading, or looking up or down to fast, even laying or sitting down could cause me problems.
Last week I had vertigo so bad that it triggered an anxiety attack and I was mess.
I didn’t know it at the time but that was the last day those spells would be bad and from the next day forward I improved daily and now I can do the things I used to- though I’m still moving cautiously because I’m afraid of triggering an attack- it hasn’t happened because I’ve been popping up and down and srcrolling on my phone like I used to ‘before’ and nothing has happened.
Now I’m back to myself- a little worn out but for the most part. I’m feeling good.
You know, I think that my approach to making something happen day by day in my writing may have helped me with my Ear problem. So maybe my writing skills help me in other ways too.
It’s a nice thought.
What a crappy thing to go through and I’m glad you’re feeling better!
I wish you all the very best for a healthy life….we all have issues, pushing through it is the only direction…
So glad your torments are over. Must have been terrible.
Thank you!It was pretty awful, I’m feeling like the worst of it is behind me now.
I’ve been slightly dizzy for at least a year now. Not pleasant. Mine mainly affects walking, although it is minor.
I’m sorry to read that Judy! Minor or not, it must be a pain to deal with.
I only had vertigo a couple of times. The first time I had it was when I found out a friend of mine had died. I was on vacation with my husband and kids and I guess I held in too much and it literally kicked my butt. Its hard to be on vacation with family while wanting to just sit and cry the whole time. I didn’t try to hide it but it did affect me, obviously. Then there was the time I got a virus and went completely deaf in one ear. Now that was debilitating. I’m thankful it was only temporary, even though at the time I hadn’t been sure. Glad you are feeling better. It really is an awful feeling.
I was so depressed and angry! The worst part was thinking I was going to be like this forever.
Yes, I understand that feeling like things will never go back to feeling alright. You almost forget what that even feels like.
Vertigo is a scary thing. It disrupts all our activities and threatens our very independence. I’m glad you are getting better.
I really hated not being able to read, and for some reason I was hyper sensitive to loud noises. It really was a dark spell.