Say, “Hello” to Caitlin (@chronicles.ofcait) who has hypermobile ehlers danlos, functional neurological disorder, and hip dysplasia.
She is learning how to adapt to her new “normal”
After diagnosis. Caitlin talks about the UK healthcare system and services available, her support system, and coping mechanisms in her daily life such as:
1. Write and release it through journaling.
2. Therapy for chronic pain and finding purpose/goals.
3. Mobility aids such as a walking stick, and wheelchair.
4. Ice packs such as a migraine pack (https://amzn.to/3PPpA9W)
5. Knee, ankle straps and pillows for keeping joints aligned while sleeping.
6. FND app to log health symptoms.
