Truths...

Hello there!  I can't begin to tell you how happy I am to be here.

 

I just had a more than rotten 2 day journey with my nasty one or two times a year visitor.

Vertigo.

(what is vertigo?)

You may have heard of him in my life before.

I don't like him at all.

He is not welcome.

He tries to do me in every time he visits.

This time was one of the rottenest. 

I quite honestly, did not think I would make it back to the world of non-spinning this time around.

But, here I am, taking baby steps back into the real world.

 

The only good thing about this, is the renewed sense of life I get, after I start to feel better again. 

 

How every thing in the world like, birds, trees, dogs, sprouts, seeds, mom, dad, sister, brother, Lovee, granny, grandpa, aunts, uncles, you, air, sun, here, clouds, friends and more is 200 times more important to me. 

 

And everything else seems frivolous.

I have two fading blackish eyes from all the tiny burst blood vessels I acquired around my eyes whilst in the worst moments (think porcelain god).

I toyed with not telling you this tale. 

I mean, who really wants to hear about such a thing...?

 

Alas, it's the truth.

It's where I've been.

It's part of my reality.

I loathe not feeling good.

I rarely catch colds.

(have not had one in 4 years)

I eat tons of healthy things.

(and non healthy things too :)

I like to think I am strong and tough.

 

But when I get those vertigo spells once a year, brought on from a head injury horse fall in 1993 and subsequent messed up inner ear, I get lost in a scary abyss. 

I start to think about all the folks out there, who don't feel good regularly.

How it's so easy to take life for granted in the day to day hustle and bustle, not realizing how fragile we really are.  How fleeting our time here is.  How we must try to savor each moment..

 

How so much of what we put importance on is meaningless.

How we should be kinder to ourselves.

And, how those we love are really all that truly matters in the grand scheme of things.

Memories...

 

(Below, my Dad holding Miles the day I adopted him, with sis and Mom surrounding us)

 

Thanks to vertigo meds, I am feeling much better, and I can slowly turn my head and play with the boys.

 

I can eat yummy things again too. 

Like sushi and buttered toast. (not at the same time)

I can walk outside, I can call my Mom on the phone.

You get lost in vertigo.

No place to turn, no relief, no thoughts about anything but the overwhelming spins and waves and twists and turns your loss of equilibrium puts you in.

Crying, hanging on to the bed as though it is spinning in space.

And, when it's over - it's blocked out, until the next time...

(hopefully not for another year.  hopefully never again)

 

I guess what I am trying to say is, I feel compassion for anyone out there who doesn't feel 100% well.  No matter what level of ailment.

That includes heartbreak and depression.

And, I guess I just wanted to share a real side of my world.

Most of the time when I tell people I have vertigo, they sort of brush me off.

And I wonder, have I ever done that to someone when they come to me, trying to tell me how they feel?

I think I have.

It's human nature...

It's hard to understand things, unless we are going through them ourselves.

So, this post is for anyone going through anything in life that's thrown a wrench at you.

Anything at all.

I am thinking about you, out there somewhere...

If you have anything you want to share, about anything you might be going through in your life, please feel free to chat about it here.  I will be checking in throughout the day.  Putting in my two cents.

I think sometimes, a great gift is a moment in time to share our thoughts and feelings. 

I know I am grateful to be able to come here and share. 

Even some very private life happenings from time to time...

 

Love, V

 

 

 

ps:  Matty never left my side while I was under the weather.  What a special guy... I love him so.

pss:  Miles - my sleepy studio companion.

 

psss:  Helooo! Happy Monday! I am chatting in comments.  I have never done this as such before - but this is a good post to share thoughts in such a way.  I posted 2 different (hopefully no too long) comments so far ;)  my second one is way at the end, on the 2nd comments page.

Comments

[Jill James]

sooooooo sorry you had to suffer...............I used to have migraines from age 13 to 49 once a month for 3 days & it isn't vertigo but you aren't so afraid of death when you're in that much pain! My Grandmother used to have vertigo & would go to bed for weeks and lose 20 lbs each time (hers was from a car accident) She could not fly in a plane because of it......

have you thought about trying acupuncture? (maybe you already have) I wish I had discovered it sooner........

what are you building in the garden? XoXo to you..........

[Kim]

Vanessa:

I actually know exactly how you feel. It's very difficult to explain to someone just how horrible a bad bout of vertigo is...it's like you lose complete control over everything in your life. You can't do anything but stay in bed and well.....throw up in a bucket!! I have it as well. Mine is an inner ear problem and it's called Benign Positional Labyrinthitis. It is a horrible and terrifying experience to have a bout of this and no matter how many times you've been down with it, it's still terrifying. My dad had it as well. I take meds every morning before I get out of bed and I carry them with me everywhere I go out of fear that I might be struck while in public.

When I have a bad spell of vertigo, it truly does make me realize that there are folks out there that feel bad on a daily basis. What a horrible and sad thing.

I'm glad that you've made it through and you're feeling better. Take it easy and don't move your head to fast. Also, if it's an inner ear situation, be aware of the barometric changes. I can tell when the barometer is changing by the pressure and wee little dizzies in my ears.

Love
Kim ♥
Gerushia's New World

[Gina]

Oh my V, I am so glad to hear your better! And yes, hopefully never again.
I had a really bad flu one years and my head was dizzy & spinning, not a pleasant thing at all so I can only imagine what you went through...I do hope you didn't have to go through that alone! Take Care..hugs.

[sharon curtis (glitterangel)]

Oh you poor thing, how awful :(
I'm so pleased to hear that you are feeling better now, Sharon xx

[Kim]

P.S. Guess what...I actually put up a new blog post. I know that you and a lot of my other typepad friends have such a hard time leaving a comment, so I haven't blogged much lately...but I gave it a whirl today!

Reading your blog always inspires me to go back to mine.

Kim♥

[tinker]

So glad you're feeling better! Hugs

[Christine]

Well said Vanessa~ sorry to hear about that unwelcome visitor vertigo. I've dealt with depression over the years and in the past year with spasms, twitching,etc that are similar to symptoms of ms. My neurologist said to keep an eye on it..so basically wait to see if things get worse or not. It can be frustrating not to have that control over ones body and kinda scary. You try to live with the symptoms but sometimes you have to excuse yourself from the party and disappear to take of yourself. I know having vertigo must be that way for you ~
Wishing you an enjoyable weekend in your beautiful garden:)

[Della]

So sorry to hear that you suffer with that Vanessa, but glad it's over for now. I don't have any reoccurring condition like this, just days under the weather and yes, you're right, they make us feel so much more appreciative of life when we're well again. Maybe we have these episodes for a reason – to see the contrasts. I hope yours stays away for a very long time. All the best.

[Emma]

Hello Vanessa, thank you for sharing about your experiences with vertigo. I had labyrinthitis a couple of years ago and get short bouts of it every now and then. I can relate a little bit to your experiences of vertigo, I know how I felt I was falling off the world every time I moved my head. I have severe M.E. and experience severe fatigue as well as other symptoms and I can really understand your feelings around how fragile we can be. I tended to push myself very hard before I got ill, and now feel very blessed to have good days, and people I love in my life, and how important it is that we are kind and gentle to ourselves and others.. I think a person's perspective changes when our health takes a beating. I'm so sorry to hear you've been going through the mill with your visitor vertigo and am glad he has packed his bags and cleared off. Sending lvoe, and kindness through the internet ether. Em x

[Maggie]

I always enjoy reading your post and viewing all your beautiful, inspirational art. And may I not forget to mention all the fabulous photos. Todays post struck a nerve. VERTIGO. I am so happy you're feeling better. It is a horrible experience. I totally UndErStaNd your discomfort. May it NEVER visit you again.

[melissa]

You are a beautiful, splendid jewel <3
So sorry to hear it was such an awful time for you.

[Nita@ModVintageLife]

I'm so glad you shared this. I know when you don't feel well....you think..."is this it? Am I going to always feel this way?" And then when your injury is better...you realize how lucky you are and DO feel bad for those who don't get better. I am so glad you are better today. I know it must be miserable to have vertigo. I can only imagine. I know that I am a good listener to all my friends so much so that they sometimes forget that I have things I am going through too. I have a tendency to just keep them to myself. Sending healing thoughts your way. I love seeing your boys playing. I have two boys myself and they are the best dogs in the world! My girls are good too...but they are little more independent. My boys are my heart.

[Norma]

Thank you for sharing this story. You honor us with your honesty. We are all in this together...this life on this world of ours. I once had an inner ear infection and will NEVER forget how horrible it was. It's in the nightmare category. My heart goes out to you. I am glad you are free of it now and fingers crossed that it's banished!! Hugs to you, Norma

[Flavia]

Glad to hear you're well now and that you have seen the doctor for this thing. Sounds a little scarry.
It is so nice of you be open to hear other people's worries. I think it's so rare these days... to find someone who's willing to listen. You are special. Take care and rest! ;)

[Wende]

So sorry to hear of your down time. But I am really happy that you are on the mend and feeling much better.
Sending Good Healthy thoughts your way!!!
Wende

[Jackie Leonard]

V. I'm so glad you're over your attack. I have a dear friend who suffers the same malady. It truly is horrible. I don't have vertigo but because of a near fatal illness 2 years ago I lost oxygen to my brain and I lose my balance when I try to walk. In fact, it's comical because I look like I'm drunk when I walk, unless I use something to help me maintain my balance. I used a walker until I got sick and tired of looking like an old lady hunched over the device. I got a "grocery shopping pushcart" so now when I go out, I look like I'm going shopping (serious shopping!)instead of looking like the "drunk" that I'm not! Unfortunately, mine will never go away and is with me on a daily basis. Thank God your's only comes once a year. Do take care and know that you are loved and adored by many......the "poop" lady.

[Linda Diane]

I am so sorry for your recent misery of vertigo, Vanessa. : ( I think it was actually very sweet of you to share this with us. You are such a magical, whimsical gal who lives in an atmosphere of fairytale loveliness, and we LOVE how you bring us into that world. Sharing your difficulties with us from time to time makes us feel special, too. It makes us feel even more like your friends, albeit "cyber" ones! I am so thankful that you feel better and that you don't experience it very often. I think it is so sweet that Matty stayed with his Mama while she was sick. That must have meant a lot to you. Now go have a joyful weekend! Love to you.

[a fanciful twist]

Jill - Acupuncture, my Mom is pushing me in that direction. I wonder if it would really work? Tell me about your experience with it?

Oh yes, we are building in the garden! Eeeeeps, it's a doblingbo. Otherwise known as an invented name for something i hope turns out good, so I can show it to you ;)

Kim--- OH NO! You have it too. Yes yes I think I remember you sharing that when I mentioned it once before? I feel for you, and me too. The temps changed here drastically, and the pressure in my left ear just went bazoonkers. Sigh. Well, here's to sweet peas - btw, they did sprout, they are doing better than anything else out there (knock on wood). Fank you FANK you for telling me to plant them!! ;)

Gina - my mom just had a little spin the other day when her allergies were bothering her and she said the same thing as you... she can't imagine having such a terrible thing. Thank you for your well wishes!! Hugs a plenty!

Sharon - May your glitter angels visit my garden while you sleep ;)

Tinker- Danka danka! and hugs back!

Christine - I am so going to put you in my well wishes hopes! Not knowing is very scary and sometimes makes things feel like they are on hold, or casts a little cloud over things. Depression is such a heavy and serious thing too. And you are right, taking time to mend and take care of ourselves is very very very important. Many good thoughts your way!

Della - you are so right, seeing the contrasts, I LOVE that!

Emma - you know first hand, and I am sorry for that. The good days are totally a blessing. I agree. I am sending a bucket of positive thoughts your way as well! ;)

Maggie - from your words to VERTIGO'S Ears ;) HEAR HEAR!!

Melissa - you are jewel yourself!! I know this to be true ;)

Nita - aren't the little boys just precious??? They are such Mama's boys, I love that so much! Being a good listener is a wonderful trait, but it's good to get things off our own chests sometimes. So we don't explode ;) That has happened to me ;)

Norma - Nightmare indeed. You hit the nail on the head. I hope also that he is banished forever, or at least a long good time. Thank you for supporting my hoensty. I almost didn't post this post ;) And yes, you had it once too, so you know. How awful. It's amazing how ear infections can lead to vertigo as well. Our bodies are so curious...

Flavia - I don't ever like to go to the doctor, but for some things you must. It's true ;) Thank you for being such a sweet soul!

Wende- I LOVE good healthy thoughts!! you rock! Down time is the pits, but today is good, hoooray ;)

Jackie - I am sending you a big huge giant bear hug. I love that you switched to a serious shopper shopping cart ;) I might bring mine if I lived near you, and we could both have one. People give me funny things, two being shopping carts :) I have to tell you, your attitude and humour is so wonderful! Thank you for sharing your truth, and for being so dear ;)

Miss Linda Diane - You are such a special friend to me! Thank you for encouraging me to go out and have a good weekend. I actually forgot it was the weekend. So I am going to take your advice now! Love, V

ps: sorry for any typos

[Sarah]

Oh I am really glad you are coming out of it again. Horrible. My Mum got vertigo for teh first time last year and we were so worried and didn't know what it was. Once she found out at least we knew it was not life threatening-but it is a horrible thing to have. Take care. xx

[m]

Thanks for sharing yourself and what you are going through. This way,we all get to send you extra good thoughts and prayers!

[Ann]

Dear Vanessa,

I am so glad you are feeling better. Vertigo sounds horrible. I have been dealing with numerous things lately as I am the primary caretaker of my mother who suffers from Alzheimer's Disease and pulminary fibrosis (terminal). At times I have felt so helpless and alone that I have imagined that I am on an island all alone and isolated. It's been very difficult. I have often visited your blog to step into your "perfect" happy world to take a break from my world. I guess no one's life is perfect...All I can say is that I take life one day at a time, make some plans, but remain flexible because so often what I plan gets a monkey wrench thrown in and my plans go out the window. I am thankful for the sun when it shines, for daffodils, days when I actually have help coming so I can go to work, and for my little fur love, my dog Izzy. Canine friendship is incomparable to any other friendship and my dog always knows when I am upset or stressed. She shows her love by just being with me or bringing her toy to get me to play. I always end up laughing when we play. Life is not easy, but, I do know I am thankful for your blog. It is a ray of sunshine in my life and you are a huge inspiration to me. I hope Mr. Vertigo never visits you again!
Hugs,
aNN

[Maria-Thérèse]

Oh dear you, I feel so sorry for you for having to deal with this! Must be horrible. I'm glad it isn't more frequent or dragged out though it must be awful when it's going on :( :(

[Sugar]

Sorry you have to go through that Vanessa. Honestly. I am one of the ones that have health issues that I go through on a daily basis so it's nice to hear someone has some sympathy for people like me. :) Hopefully your vertigo won't come back but if it does remember that it is temporary and that your cupcakes, breads, flowers, paintings, dolly's, and ESPECIALLY your puppies will be waiting for you with open arms and will be very happy when you are back in them. Xoxo

[Kathy]

I have only experienced this after a surgery. It was horrible. I cannot even begin to imagine days worth of it. My heart goes out to you. And - to everyone around you. Nothing is worse than standing by helplessly watching someone you love experience something debilitating. I do understand the sensation of feeling like Alice falling down the rabbit hole and wondering, wondering if you'll ever be able to make it back up - again. I do understand the thinking, "Well, what if this is IT? What if I never come back?" You have got to squash THAT thought like a nasty bug. Right Away!! I'm so glad you're feeling better. I'm glad you posted this -
But it's a scary thought.
Hug everyone and hold on tight, girl. The world is spinning enough on it's own.

Hugs from Chicago
Kathy

[Rhonda Roo]

um. did you see the post i did a few days ago?

CRAZY!!! we are definitely related.

glad you are upright again. Cowboy's got good days and not so good days-today was a pretty good day-and we have tiny green tomatoes growing!
wuv ya.
xoxoxoxox

[Sandy]

Glad that you are feeling better; so sorry you have these bouts. Thank you for all you do and share.

[The Bee Haven Maven]

Vanessa....you might already know this, but I will share anyways. You might benefit from going to a physical therapist to learn a maneuver/technique to get rid of the vertigo. It is a proven therapy and works wonders with most people. It has to do with getting the crystals in your inner ear back into place. If you have never tried this before....I highly recommend it. Most physical therapy providers have someone in their group who can do this technique and teach it to you. Best of luck...there is nothing more miserable than vertigo.

Hugs to you....and I love your blog.
Bev

[Rochelle Bee]

That's is absolutely terrifying! I have issues with balance and vertigo due to a medication I was on for years and years for my skin condition. My issues don't even scrape the surface of what you describe, but I can imagine. You are incredibly brave. I just love people who deal with terrible things and somehow come out a BETTER person when it has passed. Most people would come out bitter, not better. You are inspiring in so many ways.

[Bellamy]

My mom had an inner ear infection and had vertigo from it. IT was bad. She couldn't stand upright and said there was a psychedelic squiggly "W" in her vision all the time. How awful that you get it yearly!

[auntie bliss]

Worst feeling ever! Hope it hides and never comes back!

[Renee]

That sounds terrible.What you went through sounds so much awful and frustrating. I'm glad you are able to enjoy the world again. And glad you don't have to deal with it more often.

I've been to see my mom today. She's in a rehab center so she can start walking again. She's talking much better (she had 1/2 of her tongue removed because of cancer). The walking thing is just because of her age and being in a bed for 2 weeks and it just makes her lose so much strength.

I tried your Sunday chicken the other day. I took leftovers with me to work the next day and one of my very young co-workers had to know how I made that great smelling dish:)

[teresa]

Oh Sweet Girly~
I'm so sorry I didn't know you were going through this.
I can't imagine your sweet self not being able to walk about and LOVE life like you do.
I know your fur~babies were so concerned and SNUGGLED you through the entire episode.
So sorry Sweet Vanessa.
Sometimes I feel scattered and disoriented and I don't even have vertigo...xoxoxo
I'm so glad you are feeling better.
Sending you ooooooodles of hugs and kisses and lots of snuggles!
Hugs and LOVE and SUNNY days to YOU my Friend!
I adore you.
Doogan sends wags to your Matty and Miles.

[kathy c]

I have had it a couple of times usually hits around June. I can feel for you.Im glad you are doing better. I think the dr prescribe me some motion sickness medicine. It was very scary and its so hard to describe how it feels.

[Nicki]

I'm glad you are on the mend I've never had vertigo like you describe - sounds ghastly! I live with constant pain - scoliosis, which I've had two major surgeries to 'fix' and some days the pain means I can't do much of anything and I feel blue. But then I have good days and I remind myself that not everyone has good days and I'm pretty lucky to have had the medical care I've had and the supportive family there to cheer me on. It's important to focus on those good days and with spring finally here it certainly gets easier to do that!

All those lovely pictures of your puppies and your yard certainly cheered me up! Hope you avoid the vertigo as long as possible! I've a cousin who has frequent spells - he thinks his is usually brought on by alcohol and fried foods. No clue if that's true for all kinds of vertigo but thought it couldn't hurt to pass on the info. Feel better!!

[Kelly]

I am glad you are feeling better Vanessa. Sometimes we need to check out for various reasons. How lucky to have those around us to love us and to be by our side. It is good to feel a sense of renewal, that life is sooo good again. Your pics of Matty and Miles make me smile. Very happy you can smile again too!:)

[Lisa Gatz]

I'm so sorry about your vertigo, Vanessa. But I'm glad it's gone. I do understand what it's like to feel crappy.

I just found your blog tonight and I ADORE the magic that you create!! I linked to a couple of your pics on Pinterest, is that okay?

You have really inspired me!

Hugs,
lisa

[ravenmoonmagic]

Well my dear Vanessa, we all do have our special talents and turmoils, and its funny that when the terrible days arrive again its like you have never been there before and there is no reasoning or consoling.
At the start of my breakthru (new word for it which sounds much better!)I had vertigo mixed with what can only be described as craziness, I couldnt be anywhere, not in bed, not in my house, I was found crawling out on the lawn, freaked out by water in the shower, un able to realise who my daughter was. I think its hard for people who have never experienced something like this to understand that you cant get away from what is inside you and its such a helpless scary sensation. Mine was caused by toxins in my body, I thought I was healthy by eating lots of veges but the pesticides and sprays built up in me and that combined with stress made me crack and it made me feel like I would be better off dead. Now I have extreme food sensitivities. organic only, any slip up by my greediness for normal life will be days of crawling skin and this weird paranoia. why me? I used to cry over and over but now Im using my experience to educate and help others, I am not out of the woods and have a panic disorder but woopdeedoo it will not win, well not win all of me, I just see this as a time to stay home and appreciate the space I have created, to make magic where I am and soon it will spill over into all the other bits of my life. I wish you clarity for the next time, I made a list of what I felt were warning signs for when something was about to come up, if you have some warning it does prepare you better for the storm, and then just hold on for the ride. When chemicals are removing from my body (they let go and rush out because of the homeopathic stuff I take)I cant be reasoned with by anyone so we typed up affirmations which i stuck by my bed and I would just lie there crying reading things like "this too shall pass", "this never lasts more than 2 days", "I paitently move thru this process" it may sound cukoo but it so helps, you cant stop it but you can help to remind yourself that its not going to be here forever which is about the hardest thing to convince yourself Im guessing.
For vertigo I would also reccomend accupuncture and try Cranial Sacral Therapy which is done by an Osteopath, its pretty amazing stuff. Thankyou for sharing, I know when you earlier mentioned VV having V (sorry having a giggle! eek!) I wanted to know more but you never elaborated, its nice to hear the real stuff sometimes too, it makes us feel you are actually human like us and maybe not an angel fairy who is masquerading as human! but then again I could be wrong!

take care my sweet, and welcome back to happy land with all your new found comapassion, maybe you could see your vertigo as a compassion teaching retreat you take a few times a year! I think this vertigo thing needs a new spin!

thanks for the comments too, glad to see you got the seeds in..and on my birthday too, how destined, lets hope the happy gophers let them be!

xxx
sheree

PS."Let life become your friend, and know finally once and for all that life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced"

[eleni]

i'm so sorry! i hope it will never happen again!!!!
my fairy-witches are casting a protection spell on you!

[Julie Barnes]

Vanessa,

I'm glad you are feeling better from your vertigo. My husband has suffered from it in the past, and I know it is terrible. Thank you for thinking about others with problems. I have been very depressed since last August when my daughter overdosed on prescription meds and died. She was only 23 years old. My heart aches every day, but reading your blog and looking at your beautiful pictures (especially the ones of "the boys") makes me feel better. Please know that you help others get through hard times. XXOO Julie

[two crazy crafters]

Vanessa, I am so sorry you had another bout with your vertigo. I am hoping and praying it never comes back. I don't like to mention or complain about my condition, but I do have fibromyalgia that zaps me of my energy when I really would like to be doing things and keeps me behind on doing all the things I Such a kind post and I love what wonderful companions your babies are to you. Have a wonderful dayshould. ! Twyla

[Tami]

Soooo sorry u felt bad. Praying for u!!! I had surgery last week on my eye, so I know exactly what u are talking about. It really is the little things in life that matter the most. Much luv to u and yours.....

[tkkerouac]

very inspirational post

[dena miller]

Dear Vanessa,
I am so sorry that you had to endure the grips of Vertigo. I know two special ladies that deal with this fate as well. It is very debilitating indeed. So glad that you hung on(no pun intended) and got through it. As usual, you have taken this experience and written such lovely heartfelt thoughts to others. I have to tell you that I think you are a beautiful soul! Thanks for sharing yourself and experiences both happy and sad with all of us that are so inspired by you!
Glad you are feeling better.
Much Love,
Dena

[JO]

Vanessa ... I am so sorry to hear about your Vertigo ... I can only imagine how difficult that must be for you ....

I have been having problems with the joints in my shoulders and my neck since back in September .... the pain has gotten so severe most days that all I can do is cry ... the Dr has put me on some medication that is causing facial ticks so I am going to have to come off of it .... no one knows the cause of the problem .... all I know is that its difficult to lift things and use my arms and shoulders for normal every day things because doing so brings excruciating pain .... living with it is becoming quite difficult ...

Thinking of you as always ... its good to know that we can talk about the bad as well as the good and that someone will listen ... it is quite rare these days ...

HUGS AND LOVE TO YOU ~ JO

[Papillon Bleu UK]

Dear V,
I think there is definitely something strange and negative in the air. I just cannot expalin what it is. Super moon maybe?

Have had very low days lately...ugh...anyway, life goes on.

I am sorry you suffer from vertigo. To be honest, I had never heard about it before. Glad you are back! You have defeated the "beast". You're strong!!! YAY!!!
xo

[Teresa in California]

I am so sorry you were not well with your vertigo. I have only had it twice in my life, and my husband had it so bad one time he thought he was going to die from it. He was so sick, cold and clammy that he even passed out. All he could do was stay in bed all day and take Excedrin, and he drank lots of water. I think he got that way from too much stress and it caught up with him. Seriously.
I am glad you have meds to take for it...God bless meds.
Actually, all of last week I felt like the earth was on 'tilt' itself. The weather changed drastically and it got hot, then like today, it is 15 degrees cooler, which I know weather changes can bring on strange symptoms in us human beings. I was a grouch for a few days, which isn't my normal mind-set, and I felt it was mother nature at work going from winter into spring. Upsetting the normal equilibrium
of things. External stimuli, more ions in the air when the wind blows, can cause a disruption of the normal flow of the body.
You know, like the full moon, when wacko's go more loony than 'normal'. The ions tend to move more rapidly in the air, hence disrupting the flow of oxygen to the brain.
I've read some of this in National Geographic at some point in time.
What a precious doggie Matty was to keep you company the whole time. They really know when we aren't feeling well, don't they?
Well, I see other comments with like minds here about the air and other things.
Yes, let's hope to God you don't get your vertigo again.
Relax and breathe deep, it could be stress related to.
Blessings, and healing hugs
Miss Teresa

[Theresa]

Oh dear Vanessa, I am so sorry to hear you were ill. I am thrilled that you are feeling better now, however. The love of a pup who won't leave your side truly does help. I have had bouts with lightheadedness due to allergies, and I very much dislike how it makes me feel. I can imagine what happened to you is a thousand times worse. BIG HUGS. There are things that I do live with which require monitoring - but I have come to deal with that. As long as I take my little daily pill, I shall be just fine. :) I hope that you spent some time just for you this weekend. Sending you smiles and lots of light! xoxo Theresa

[A Forest Frolic]

Vanessa, I am so glad you are feeling better...vertigo definitely sounds horrifying. We have a friend who has it also but he's pretty much got it under control with meds...I think, but I remember how it used to put him out and he couldn't do anything :( So sweet of Matty and Miles to want to make their mama feel better (oh my, that pic of Miles with your Dad is priceless...how could you not love that face and want to cuddle 24/7?! ;)

Hugs and I'm putting the juju out there for you to not get vertigo again...ever!

Jamie :)

[Olive Appleby]

oh Vanessa, that is terrible. I have a couple of bouts of vertigo, but nothing as severe as yours. I really feel for you when it strikes, it is the most strange of illnesses to explain. at least you 'boys' were there to make you feel better.... please take care of yourself. lots of hugs & kisses...xxx

[Deborah]

Oh how I have missed you, my Magical Muse! Ever so sorry to hear you have been under the weather, yet delighted to see you making your way back, documenting all the beauty that surrounds you. **blows kisses** Deb