Winning against “The Beast!!”
Jo spent six months almost grieving for her old self. But now she’s managing MdDS and even cruising again. Read Jo’s story on the blog today.
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Perspectives of an MdDS Patient and Future Physician-Scientist, by Sydney Nelson
Beginning MD/PhD training, Sydney has unique perspectives and a lot of thoughts on MdDS! Among them, a message to other young people with MdDS: Your goals and dreams are still achievable! Read her story on the blog today.
My Roller Coaster, by Bailey
From sick and lonely to validated and hopeful, Bailey’s experience with MdDS has been a roller coaster. At first depressed and looking for answers, now she says, “I hope to raise awareness and potentially help someone else on the same roller coaster.” Read her story!
My Body Keeps the Score, by Elizabeth Baum
Elizabeth manages her symptoms by thinking of her body as a gas tank. “Things run about as good as they can – if I remember to refuel by managing diet, meds, meditation/mindfulness, exercise, etc.” ** Read & Share ** June is MdDS Awareness Month!
Falling for Flynn
Flynn was supposed to just keep her company. Instead he changed her life! Flynn’s mom shares her story and offers tips for coping with MdDS – an early release for MdDS Awareness Month! Please read and share!
Dreaming of Colonoscopies? A Career cut short by MdDS.
Sidelined by MdDS, this 55yo GI doctor finds symptom relief with meds and keeps traveling.
𝙳𝙴𝚂𝙴𝙼𝙱𝙰𝚁𝙲𝙾
I hope my book and paintings touch anyone who is at the “bottom of the sea” and can’t find the way out. You are not alone. You can do it. 😄 ~Victoria Cantarelli
Perspective
TRIGGER WARNING: this picture I took causes me great anxiety due to the swirls. 😟 But I really want to share it with my story so others who can relate know they aren’t alone. ~