#Chronic glaucoma

[liyazaki]

my body: board meeting edition

immune system: we’re already killing it (ha!) with this lupus thing, but we have even more exciting news: we've teamed up with the eyes to give this bitch- drum roll, please- glaucoma! 🎉

eyes: in honor of our partnership with lupus, we're thrilled to announce that we've decided to make her allergic to the eye drops meant to prevent her from going blind!!

*applause erupts*

[reality-detective]

OPTIMAL FREQUENCIES FOR COMMON HEALTH CONDITIONS

Condition / Symptom / Disease w.

Optimal Frequency / Range listed alphabetically.

Acne: 10 – 15 Hz

Allergies: 5 - 10 Hz

Alzheimer’s Disease: 2 - 8 Hz

Arrhythmia: 7 - 8 Hz

Angina: 2 - 8 Hz

Arteriosclerosis: 7 - 10 Hz

Asthma: 7 - 10 or 12 - 15 Hz

Anxiety: 2 – 8 Hz

Bronchitis... Acute - 4 Hz, Chronic - 12 Hz

Bruises: 10- 14 Hz

Carpal tunnel syndrome: 6 or 20 Hz

Cervical Vertebra Pain: 15 – 20 Hz

Chronic blepharitis: 1 - 2 Hz

Chronic pelvic pain: 5 - 7 Hz

Circulatory dysfunction: 7 - 10 Hz

Constipation: 5 Hz

Crohn’s Disease: 12 - 22 Hz

Cystitis: 5 - 8 Hz

Dental and oral diseases: 30 Hz

Depression: 3 or 20 Hz

Diabetes: 12 - 22 Hz

Dizziness: 10 – 15 Hz

Eczema: 10 – 15 Hz

Erectile Dysfunction: 6 Hz

Fibromyalgia: 18 Hz

Fractures: 10 or 20 Hz

Frozen shoulder: 7 - 8 Hz

Glaucoma, atrophy of the optic nerve: 12 - 22 Hz

Headache: 3 or 6 - 10 Hz

Hepatitis: 12 - 22 Hz

Herniated disc: 16 - 20 or 30 Hz

Hyperactivity: 20 Hz

High blood pressure: 1 - 5 Hz

Immune system enhancement: 24 Hz

Joint dislocations and sprains: 10 Hz

Ligament injuries: 10 - 15 Hz

Low blood pressure: 20 – 24 Hz

Lumbago: 10 or 20 Hz

Lymphatic disorders: 12 - 22 Hz

Menopause: 5 – 8 Hz

Menstrual pain: 5 - 7 Hz

Migraines: 4 – 10 Hz

Multiple Sclerosis: 5, 13 or 20 Hz

Muscles strains: 11 - 15 Hz

Musculoskeletal pain: 10 Hz

Nerve pain or neuropathy: 6 Hz

Neuralgia Trigemini: 15 – 20 Hz

Neurodermatitis: 10 – 15 Hz

Nonunion fractures: 10 or 20 Hz

Osteoarthritis: 8 - 12 or 18 Hz

Osteonecrosis/osteochondrosis: 10 or 19 - 20 Hz

Osteoporosis: 8 - 10 or 15 - 19 Hz

Pain from wound healing: 11 - 15 or 17 Hz

Parkinson’s Disease: 20 Hz

Periostitis: 6 Hz

Phantom pain: 16 - 19 Hz

Poor circulation: 2 - 6 or 20 Hz

Prostatitis: 3 - 8 Hz

Psoriasis: 12 - 22 Hz

Psoriatic arthritis: 12 - 22 Hz

Psychosomatic Syndrome: 22 Hz

Raynaud’s Syndrome: 15 Hz

Respiratory diseases: 12 - 22 Hz

Rheumatoid Arthritis: 10 or 20 Hz

Sciatica: 16 - 20 Hz

Skin Allergies, Decubitus, Ulcus Cruris: 10 – 15 Hz

Sleep disorders: 1 - 5 Hz

Spinal injuries: 12 - 22 Hz

Stomach aches: 10 Hz

Stress: 3 or 5 Hz

Stroke: 7 - 10 or 20 Hz

Swelling (Edema): 10 Hz

Systemic Lupus Erythemasosus (SLE): 12 - 22 Hz

Tendinitis: 8 Hz

Tinnitus: 10 Hz

Tuberculosis (TB): 4 Hz

Wound healing: 1 - 5 Hz

What have you got to lose to try it? 🤔

[ashthewaterghoul]

Random Ghoul Disability/Health Condition HCs

Mountain has scoliosis, arthritis & hEDS.

Phantom is partially blind & has chronic joint pain from their hyper-mobility.

Cumulus with PCOS and endometriosis.

Dew has POTS and chronic dehydration.

Swiss with COPD and chronic back pain.

Rain has kEDS and glaucoma.

Aurora with gastroparesis and Crohn’s disease.

Cirrus with asthma and MCAS.

Aether with type-1 diabetes and a potassium deficiency.

Sunshine is colourblind and has osteoporosis.

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Writing Notes: Color Blindness

Color blindness, also called color vision deficiency (CVD), is a group of conditions that affect the perception of color, characterized by the inability to clearly distinguish different colors of the spectrum.

The difficulties range from mild to severe.

Color blindness is a misleading term because people with color blindness are not blind. Rather, they tend to see colors in a limited range of hues; a rare few may not see colors at all.

There is no treatment or cure, and cannot be prevented.

Most color vision deficient persons compensate well for their abnormality and usually rely on color cues and details that are not consciously evident to persons with typical color vision.

Risk Factors

A family history of color blindness increases the risk since most color vision problems are inherited.

Another risk factor for color vision deficiency is aging:

The eye’s lens can darken and yellow over time, which can impair the ability of older adults to see dark colors.

Certain medications can also increase risk:

For example, the drug hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, can cause color blindness.

Causes

Mutations in the CNGA3, CNGB3, GNAT2, OPN1LW, OPN1MW, and OPN1SW genes are known to cause color vision deficiency.

Color blindness is sometimes acquired.

Chronic illnesses that can lead to color blindness include Alzheimer disease, diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, leukemia, liver disease, chronic alcoholism etc.

Some medications such as antibiotics, barbiturates, anti– tuberculosis drugs, high blood pressure medications, and several medications used to treat nervous disorders and psychological problems may cause color blindness.

Industrial or environmental chemicals such as carbon monoxide, carbon disulfide, fertilizers, styrene, and some containing lead can cause loss of color vision.

Occasionally, changes can occur in the affected person’s capacity to see colors after age 60.

Symptoms

The inability to correctly identify colors is the only sign of color blindness.

It is important to note that people with red/green or blue varieties of color blindness use other cues such as color saturation and object shape or location to distinguish colors. They can often distinguish red or green if they can visually compare the colors. However, most have difficulty accurately identifying colors without any other references.

Most people with any impairment in color vision learn colors, as do other young children. These individuals often reach adolescence before their visual deficiency is identified.

Source ⚜ More: Writing Notes & References

[transgenderfabianseacaster]

fuck it ! updated masterpost of my bad kids hcs :)))))

adaine - she/her. transfem. aroallo (specifically arospec. shes not entirely sure beyond that). autistic. has anxiety + depression (but is working on it !!!) and pots. passes out a lot because of that and also The Visions

fabian - he/him. transmasc (has been on t for years. passes well. people just assume hes a cis guy w tits). bisexual demiromantic (he does Not know the latter bit though. he thinks he's allo <33). fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. hard of hearing due to ear infections (related to fasd) in early childhood. he has hearing aids and knows common and halfling sign language. in addition to missing one eye he also doesn't have peripheral vision in the other and his residual vision is pretty desaturated. (the Knife To The Eye thing in freshman year caused an infection that spread to his optic nerve and he didnt . get help . for a bit too long <33.) (he also has epilepsy and gets sick more often due to said infection.) uses a long cane as well as other assistive arcanotech idk. also had bpd (specifically impulsive bpd)

fig - any pronouns. genderfluid. bi. has lupus and fibromyalgia. for her that mostly means chronic pain + chronic fatigue + brain fog. uses a cane or a rollator. adhd + bpd

gorgug - she/they. transfem. pan. type 1 diabetes. autistic + semiverbal (aac user) + ocd

kristen - they/she. nonbinary. lesbian. adhd. hypermobile eds and gastroparesis. their joints are Constantly dislocating. they usually wear various braces and kt tape to prevent that.

riz - he/any neos (esp likes e/em and xe/xem). agender? but in a masc way (goblins have a different understanding of gender than other races. they see gender as very fluid and not tied at all to whatever sexual organs they have. most goblins look similar regardless of gender/agab. no one remembers what riz's agab is lmao. including his family.) aroace. he basically has fantasy multiple sclerosis - autoimmune response after the kalina curse got expelled from his body. he has trouble moving his legs and (increasingly so as of late jy) his hands. uses a wheelchair + wears afos. he cant really feel his legs below his knees. doesn't have strong trunk support so he has a strap to keep him upright. brain fog which is the only part of that he's really frustrated by. audhd.

BONUS:

aelwyn - she has psychosis and is autistic. she masked a Lot in childhood but is now beginning to unlearn that ! she's also aroallo. im adaine and im aelwyn the aroallo autistic sisters

ayda - she/her. transfem. audhd

ragh - has fetal alcohol syndrome as well. helps fabian unlearn the self hate he has surrounding it 🙂‍↕️ also psoriasis

mazey - she/her. transfem. deaf

younger applebees siblings (only sadie as really figured this all out at this point though) -

sadie - (formerly bucky) she/her. transfem. bi. i love her so so so much did you guys know. i lvoe her. ouagh.

bricker - he/him. gay. bidactylous symbrachydactyly (left hand)

cork - any pronouns. genderqueer. aroace.

they all have adhd

OCS:

felicity 'lissie' faeth - (fig and fabian's little sister.)she/her. sapphic. unilateral cleft lip (hallariel had her get surgery for it but there's still a distinct scar). fetal alcohol spectrum disorder + anxiety. eldritch knight fighter

runa gorrash - (lissie's partner <333) she/he. autistic and has sturge-weber syndrome, which in her case causes a port wine birthmark, glaucoma, weakness on left side, and seizures. sometimes uses a cane and/or braces (knee and shoulder). she has a service bear, ukul, who alerts for seizures and is also her primal companion. orcish ranger/cleric. fat genderfuck butch !!!! my best friend

lio - (fabian's half sibling, theyre both kids of bill seacaster. raised in leviathan, ayda's childhood friend.) they/any. transverse forearm deficiency. aka their left arm ends about 2 inches from their elbow. also a scar on their forehead from where whitclaw tried to suck their brain out lmao. human rogue/sorcerer

[arim-viola]

I recently finished watching Arcane. Fair warning, there are MAJOR spoilers ahead. PLEASE GO WATCH THE SHOW IF YOU HAVEN’T!!!!

This series has one of the most beautifully complex and heartbreakingly human examples of disability representation that I’ve ever seen. It is groundbreaking. There are multiple characters with disabilities who I could do a deep dive on, but today I’ll be mainly talking about Viktor.

For personal context, the first season of Arcane came out in November 2021. It was one of the most difficult years for me medically. I almost lost the rest of my vision due to a glaucoma pressure spike, and I started experiencing long term chronic pain, which was later diagnosed as fibromyalgia.

Although we have different disabilities, watching Viktor’s story unfold was very emotionally cathartic for me and I deeply resonate with his character.

Viktor is a character with multiple disabilities including a physical disability that impacts his ability to walk and later on in the series he develops a terminal illness. He uses multiple aids including a cane, an ergonomic axillary crutch, a brace on his right leg, and a back brace. Part of me speculates that he had a condition such as degenerative disc disease that impacted his spine, but that’s one of my own personal head-canons.

Due to his own personal life experience, he made it his mission to help others using science. He devoted his life to his research on the Hexcore. He knew that his time on this earth was finite, and he did not want to waste a single moment. After his diagnosis with his illness, he became consumed by this idea of glorious evolution, to push beyond his humanity through the use of magic and science. And this can be problematic when it steps into the territory of eugenics, as seen in some timelines in the series.

But there is another perspective I’d like to share. At the beginning of the series Viktor states:

“Nobody's ever believed in me. A poor cripple from the undercity. I was an outsider the moment I stepped foot in Piltover. I didn't have the benefits of a patron or a name. I simply believed in myself, which is why I’m here, because I think you're on to something. I want to help you complete your research."

He had to “pull himself by his bootstraps” to build a life for himself in Piltover. He had to evolve beyond his beginnings. This is an ideology that society instills into folks with disabilities. The idea is always centered around overcoming your disability. You are mainly seen from the framework of resilience, or pity. You exist despite your flaws. Your disability is not seen as something that’s an inherent part of your humaneness, but rather a situation to overcome. This framework makes each day a constant battle between the body, the mind, and the spirit.

Viktor becomes so consumed by the idea of progress and evolution that he completely rejects his humanity. He states:

“Humanity, our very essence, is inescapable. Our emotions, rage, compassion, hate. Two sides of the same coin, intractably bound. That which inspires us to our greatest good is also the cause of our greatest evil!"

He has this character shift where he believes that emotions will only lead to suffering. And he then converts others to his cause. He feels he is helping them but the truth is he is erasing their humanity.

But Jayce Talis, his lab partner, who has been with him since the very beginning, said one of the most beautiful lines that of dialogue I’ve ever heard in the last act of the series. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. He said:

“You've always wanted to cure what you thought were weaknesses. Your leg. Your disease. But you were never broken, Viktor. There is beauty in imperfections. They made you who you are, an inseparable piece of everything... I admired about you."

I cried when I first watched this scene. And I still do every time I hear it. I realized that was something I really needed to hear, and that no one had ever told me that. Viktor and Jayce’s bond is something that's incredibly special, and everyone deserves to be seen in that way. Disability is a part of the human experience, but society doesn't see it that way. When you are disabled or gain a disability, society sees you as inherently broken. And whether you recognize it or not, you internalize that about yourself. That’s where ableism comes from.

Jayce also gains a disability later in the series which gives him a unique perspective on part of Viktor’s experience. And those lines that he shares with us, he shows us that he cares about Viktor’s inherent humanity. He understands that his disabilities are an inherent, inseparable part of who he is. And that they don’t make him any less of a human being. And neither do his emotions. Everyone deserves someone in their life who will love them that much.

Another thing that I thought was beautiful is that they never tried to erase Viktor’s disability. First they made his cane not look medical, it has so much personality as well as functionality. And throughout the series his cane evolves into a magical staff. When he was revived by the arcane his body did not feel in the same way as it did before because now it was made from a combination of metal and flesh. His leg and back brace became fused to him. And Jayce had to build his brace out of his hammer. Viktor didn’t fall into any of the usual stereotypes for characters with disabilities. His arc and Jayce’s arc were incredibly innovative.

I thought the end was very beautiful. It’s definitely a tear jerker. Part of me hopes they were transported some place where they can live happily ever after doing science and helping people.

Anyways, I could talk about them for ages. I’ll likely write more about them soon, but I’d love to hear your thoughts on the series as well! What did you think? Do you have a favorite character?

[doomedfromthewombfr]

Hey there. Welcome to my blog- my little corner of the universe. I’m Ember, here to serve up a blend of existential dread, mental illness chronicles, and dark humor that somehow makes sense of the chaos.

If you’re looking for a ‘how-to’ on inner peace or any version of “good vibes only,” you might want to hit that back button. Here, I am all about raw honesty and laughing at life’s absurdities, like navigating a long list of diagnoses, trying to trick my brain into caring, and figuring out if I even exist outside my home. Basically, it’s all the stuff no one really wants to talk about… but probably should.

So grab a snack, settle in, and let’s take this weird journey together. I’m not here to be fixed; just here to feel a little less alone in the mess.

You can ask me anything 🖤

Side blog for my daily life and struggles- a bit more personal: https://www.tumblr.com/obsidianwhipsers/769545712780345344/welcome-to-the-mess-my-name-is-ember-this-is

Chronically ill and permanently disabled

Professionally diagnosed with:

~Borderline Personality Disorder

~CPTSD

~GAD

~Panic disorder

~Agoraphobia

~OCD with Contamination and magical thinking

~Bipolar 2

I also have many chronic physical health conditions/diseases *actually diagnosed*- Fibromyalgia, Sjogrens, Systemic Scleroderma, POTs, inappropriate sinus tachycardia, degenerative disc disease, arthritis, narrow angle glaucoma, migraines, ocular migraines, endometriosis, chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), adult onset asthma.

*in process of getting diagnosed with or ruling out MS- a lot of brain lesions (T2 Flairs)- could also be Neuro Sjogrens (NSS)

[the-cpu-system]

IHNMAIMS fanart!!

This was for an rp server where I'm rping Benny. I didn't wanna rp the ape one obviously because that doesn't give me a lot of room for interaction, but Pre-ihnm would be boring

SO we settled for an in between where it's after ihnm but he's healed of any MAJOR injuries!

BENNY!!

So the main things first and foremost are the legs. AM altered them (as mentioned in the game) so he'd be forced to walk with his hands. So those get fixed, but they're still weaker than the rest of his body. It's a chronic pain situation where the severity depends day to day, so he switches between mobility aids. Wheelchair for the harder days, crutches or a walker for the better days .

Also on the topic of his legs, he doesn't get shoes. If he was turned to be a little more ape like then he'd probably get wider feet with that, so shoes would be uncomfortable. To save a little dignity, he gets socks

Next is the boiled eyes! Obviously I can't have him going around being completely blind. Not that there's anything bad with being blind, just it's supposed to fix major injuries.

My solution was I looked through a few eye conditions and gave him glaucoma. Hazy vision, sometimes sees "halos", etc.

His speech! In the game AM slashed his vocal chords so he can only produce monkey like "ooo"s and "aaa"s. In the story he can talk, but it seems to be limited.

I meshed the both sorta. His vocal chords are fixed. He can speak but with great difficulty, and will draw out O and A sounds.

His face is the last main thing. I fixed it to be a little less monkey, but the small eyes, upturned nose, and large mouth are still slightly present

He still has his radiation scars from the festival!

The no eyebrows are to look more monkeyish and also because radiation

His outfit is because he was a college professor (or scientist.. either or.) so he gets a scholarly look, just heavily disheveled. I gave a nod to his war soldier occupation in the game by making him a little less compassionate.

I put a lot of thought, care, and research into this and honestly I'm really proud of it!

[hydrogentruck]

Here's a comprehensive list of benefits of sleeping!!!

Physical Health Benefits

Repairs and regenerates tissues: Sleep helps repair damaged cells, build bone and muscle, and strengthen the immune system.

Boosts immune system: Sleep plays a crucial role in the production of cytokines, which are proteins that help fight off infections and inflammation.

Reduces inflammation: Sleep has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Improves cardiovascular health: Sleep helps regulate stress hormones, which can contribute to cardiovascular disease.

Lowers blood pressure: Regular sleep can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Regulates appetite and metabolism: Sleep affects hunger hormones, leading to weight management and reduced risk of obesity.

Improves glucose regulation: Sleep helps regulate blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Mental and Emotional Benefits

Enhances cognitive function: Sleep improves concentration, attention, and memory.

Supports mental health: Sleep helps regulate emotions, reducing the risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.

Reduces stress: Sleep helps manage stress hormones, leading to a sense of calm and well-being.

Improves mood: Sleep affects neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which regulate mood.

Increases creativity: Sleep can enhance creative problem-solving skills and improve artistic expression.

Supports emotional regulation: Sleep helps process emotions, reducing the risk of emotional overwhelm.

Enhances self-awareness: Sleep can increase introspection and self-awareness.

Performance and Productivity Benefits

Improves athletic performance: Sleep is essential for physical recovery, muscle repair, and athletic performance.

Enhances motor function: Sleep improves coordination, balance, and reaction time.

Supports learning and memory: Sleep helps consolidate memories and improve learning retention.

Increases productivity: Sleep affects motivation, focus, and productivity, leading to better work performance.

Reduces errors and accidents: Sleep deprivation can impair judgment, leading to mistakes and accidents.

Improves communication skills: Sleep affects language processing, leading to better communication and social interactions.

Enhances problem-solving skills: Sleep can improve critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Safety and Risk Reduction Benefits

Reduces risk of accidents: Sleep deprivation can impair reaction time, leading to accidents and injuries.

Lowers risk of chronic diseases: Sleep affects the risk of developing chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.

Reduces risk of premature death: Sleep deprivation can increase the risk of premature death.

Improves road safety: Sleep affects driving skills, reducing the risk of road accidents.

Reduces risk of workplace injuries: Sleep deprivation can impair judgment, leading to workplace injuries.

Lowers risk of medical errors: Sleep affects medical professionals' judgment, reducing the risk of medical errors.

Improves overall safety: Sleep affects situational awareness, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.

Additional Benefits

Improves skin health: Sleep affects skin regeneration, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Supports hair growth: Sleep affects hormone regulation, which can promote hair growth.

Enhances eye health: Sleep affects eye health, reducing the risk of eye diseases like glaucoma.

Supports bone health: Sleep affects bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

Improves gut health: Sleep affects gut bacteria, which can improve digestion and reduce inflammation.

Reduces pain sensitivity: Sleep affects pain perception, reducing the sensitivity to pain.

Increases longevity: Sleep affects telomere length, which can promote longevity.

Remember, individual sleep needs vary, but most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Prioritize sleep to reap these benefits and wake up feeling refreshed, revitalized, and ready to take on the day!

FUCK YOUUUUUUU

[onelastchorus]

fontaine character speculations

partly headcanon, partly predictions and also a third, secret thing

lyney

absolutely unpredictable

obvious has some plots and ulterior motives up his sleeve (i suspect some sort of resistance against the hydro archon and the imbalance of power and wealth in fontaine. he is an orphan after all.)

speaking of being an orphan, i don't think his relation with arlecchino is quite what people seem to be theorizing it is. i don't think taking down focalors is the goal of the harbinger, not really. she might want to weaken the power source of the court to easily take the gnosis, but i don't think lyney is directly reporting to her on his plans.

lynette

ominous as fuck

definitely the intel source of the group

freminet

someone call matpat that is a robot kid /hj

doesn't have the same hatred towards the hierarchy of the city, and doesn't really care about the political matters. looks like the twins protected their baby brother a bit too much to be able to convince him to join their cause

navia

mary poppins inspired

rich and powerful, upper class/noble type of the city

is a powerful benefactor to a revolution brewing

genuine, but intelligent. does everything with a purpose. has accrued many contacts over the years. we will probably return to her many times post fontaine storyline for events and quests

charlotte

ambitious. comes from a working class, and wants her journalism to take her out of that position

a very good investigator, but not discreet in the slightest

wriothesley

deals with an universe equivalent of advanced stage glaucoma. his particular case mostly results in color-blindness, chronic headaches and blind spots (mostly in his peripheral vision)

a rare uncorrupt power in fontaine. a fair and unbiased warden

literature and arts nerd

clorinde

not malicious but certainly not the kojou sara equivalent some people are expecting

sees battle as an art form

very straight laced, one of the people we will see most aligned with the court

focalors

bitch <3

neuvillette

one of the playable oldest characters in the game yet (alongside ayato and baizhu.) late 30s or older

ohh definitely a bit of a villian.. don't think he quite likes focalors

vishap (duh.)

[bisonaari]

So our potato had a stroke, on top of his… *takes breath* chronic rhinitis hyperthyroidism cataract glaucoma and cardiac issues, so he can't move one of his legs well anymore

He's ok for now, but we might have to take a decision in the next weeks. Keeping yall posted!

[brook-nlyn]

You guys remember when I posted a joke about having a brain tumor months ago? I’ve been going to the doctor and thought everything was fine. Despite a seizure, chronic nosebleeds, memory problems and confusion, and sudden onset vertigo that isnt being caused by ear issues- I thought everything was being sorted out finally. Today I had an appointment with an ophthalmologist to confirm if my sudden vision problem in the last year was due to glaucoma. It isn’t. I have all the symptoms of it, but normal eye pressure. He took an x-ray of my eye, telling me there’s pressure on my optic nerve and that said optic nerve is deformed- not allowing my vision to properly process to my eye.

He said it may be congenital, but given my lack of vision problems in the past, it’s unlikely. In 6 months, if it’s not any better and is worsened, then I need a CT scan- because the only other explanation is possibly a tumor or brain issue. It’s been really difficult to do art with migraines and vision pain but I try to push through, and now I’m not going to lie, I’m a bit terrified now and I really can’t handle the thought of my vision worsening or possibly losing my vision if it does worsen. I appreciate everyone that follows me despite this rough journey I’m having. Love you guys ❤️ I’ll try to keep updated when I go back in September.

[thatsilverbullet]

Here's a comprehensive list of benefits of sleeping !!!!!!!

Physical Health Benefits

Repairs and regenerates tissues: Sleep helps repair damaged cells, build bone and muscle, and strengthen the immune system.

Boosts immune system: Sleep plays a crucial role in the production of cytokines, which are proteins that help fight off infections and inflammation.

Reduces inflammation: Sleep has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and cancer.

Improves cardiovascular health: Sleep helps regulate stress hormones, which can contribute to cardiovascular disease.

Lowers blood pressure: Regular sleep can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Regulates appetite and metabolism: Sleep affects hunger hormones, leading to weight management and reduced risk of obesity.

Improves glucose regulation: Sleep helps regulate blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Mental and Emotional Benefits

Enhances cognitive function: Sleep improves concentration, attention, and memory.

Supports mental health: Sleep helps regulate emotions, reducing the risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.

Reduces stress: Sleep helps manage stress hormones, leading to a sense of calm and well-being.

Improves mood: Sleep affects neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which regulate mood.

Increases creativity: Sleep can enhance creative problem-solving skills and improve artistic expression.

Supports emotional regulation: Sleep helps process emotions, reducing the risk of emotional overwhelm.

Enhances self-awareness: Sleep can increase introspection and self-awareness.

Performance and Productivity Benefits

Improves athletic performance: Sleep is essential for physical recovery, muscle repair, and athletic performance.

Enhances motor function: Sleep improves coordination, balance, and reaction time.

Supports learning and memory: Sleep helps consolidate memories and improve learning retention.

Increases productivity: Sleep affects motivation, focus, and productivity, leading to better work performance.

Reduces errors and accidents: Sleep deprivation can impair judgment, leading to mistakes and accidents.

Improves communication skills: Sleep affects language processing, leading to better communication and social interactions.

Enhances problem-solving skills: Sleep can improve critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Safety and Risk Reduction Benefits

Reduces risk of accidents: Sleep deprivation can impair reaction time, leading to accidents and injuries.

Lowers risk of chronic diseases: Sleep affects the risk of developing chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.

Reduces risk of premature death: Sleep deprivation can increase the risk of premature death.

Improves road safety: Sleep affects driving skills, reducing the risk of road accidents.

Reduces risk of workplace injuries: Sleep deprivation can impair judgment, leading to workplace injuries.

Lowers risk of medical errors: Sleep affects medical professionals' judgment, reducing the risk of medical errors.

Improves overall safety: Sleep affects situational awareness, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.

Additional Benefits

Improves skin health: Sleep affects skin regeneration, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Supports hair growth: Sleep affects hormone regulation, which can promote hair growth.

Enhances eye health: Sleep affects eye health, reducing the risk of eye diseases like glaucoma.

Supports bone health: Sleep affects bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis.

Improves gut health: Sleep affects gut bacteria, which can improve digestion and reduce inflammation.

Reduces pain sensitivity: Sleep affects pain perception, reducing the sensitivity to pain.

Increases longevity: Sleep affects telomere length, which can promote longevity.

Remember, individual sleep needs vary, but most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Prioritize sleep to reap these benefits and wake up feeling refreshed, revitalized, and ready to take on the day!

Fuckin' hell... I ain't readin' all that...

And I'm definitely not sleepin'.

But thanks for the advice, Belle..

[hypermascbishounen]

So around the end of October last year, I managed to scratch my eye with plastic fibers while putting on a costume wig(ruining my plans for colored contacts). Turns out that if your eye gets a surface abrasion in just the right way, it can chronically reopen by sticking to your own eyelid as it heals. This sucks.

Now, the wig was just for a generic vampire costume, but, it was absolutely Juste Belmont's hair, lol. I had gotten back into Castlevania, and recently completed Harmony of Dissonance. I also carved a Juste pumpkin, which you can see if you search for it in my blog. I figured that while I didn't have the time/money for a cosplay, I could put the wig towards one in the future.

The eye scratch has remained a reopening pain in the face for almost an entire year. I have been using special eye drops and ointments, visiting the eye dr almost every month since, and the last two weeks I had a contact bandaged placed while aggressively applying antibiotics and lubricating drops. I just went to the dr today, to have the bandage removed, and check the healing.

While looking at my injured eye (which according to the dr appears healed but still irritated), he found the first sign of a rare, and typically asymptomatic eye disease, that can cause blindness. Because i've been going to the eye dr every single month, he had consistent data to notice a small jump in pressure and the barest visual start of the disease onset. It has absolutely nothing to do with the eye scratch.

(TIL the pigment on the back of your iris can flake off like cheap paint and start clogging your eye drains, until you effectively develop glaucoma, and the intraocular pressure build up starts destroying your optic nerve. We do not know why this happens lol)

But bc he literally caught it instantly, all that happens is I get regularly monitored for progression, and if/when it starts they can do a small outpatient procedure that heat lasers my eye drains into being wide enough for pigment to pass through. I probably won't even need eye drops.

This has put me in the surreal position of "Wow, good thing I had an unhealing eye scratch from a cosplay injury for a whole year, or I would have literally gone blind."

(I 100% wouldn't notice my mildly shitty vision getting worse until it was already too late lol)

In conclusion, hyperfixating on Castlevania saved my eyesight, and my guardian angel probably looks like either Juste Belmont, or Maxim Kischine hitting me in the face.

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Disabilities that need more examples:

PCOS

Epilepsy

Arhinia

Parkinson’s

Sjögren syndrome

Phantom pains

Cataract

Genu Recurvatum

Amelia

Glaucoma

Coma

Chronic pain

Diabetes

Nephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Nephrosis

Feel free to add more to the list.

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More venting about my crappy bones and vision ....

Yet again another day where I can barely do anything due to my RA and shitty glaucoma... It doesn't help either that my mental health has also taken a nose drive... and to make things even more annoying I'm still on a wait list to be seen by a doctor for my bad health. It's making things impossible to do just about anything... Even typing this out is super painful yet it feels like no one is taking my disability seriously. I'm just so so tired of this chronic pain. I'm tired of feeling useless... I just want to have a normal functional body...