In today's deeply personal episode, I share the insights from my recent appointment with an otolaryngologist, where my symptoms were identified as being consistent with vestibular migraine and possibly Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD). This diagnosis marks a significant moment in my journey of understanding the intricate puzzle of my health. Following this, I talk about my appointment with my psychiatrist, where we explored the complex emotions and challenges that come with living with chronic pain and diagnosis through exclusion.
I discuss the importance of processing your emotions as you feel them, strategies for coping with the mental toll of chronic conditions, and how the psychiatrist debunked my adamant belief that we can choose our feelings.
Join me to learn how I navigated the ups and downs of this difficult day, and how one phone call armed me with the hope and determination I so desperately needed.
