Zebra Pig

  • Matter

    1. Matter,  as distinct from mind and spirit, is a broad word that applies to anything perceived, or known to be occupying space: solid matter; gaseous matter.2. to be of importance; signify www.dictionary.com It is interesting that we use the same word to identify that something has substance and that… Read ⇢

  • Prevelence

    Let me present you with some startling statistics. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) occurs in about ten percent of the population. This disease occurs at the same rate as Diabetes Mellitus (DM). On average, a patient sees seven doctors before they are diagnosed with POTS. This means they get an… Read ⇢

  • Update 030921

    I find myself at a strange place emotionally. Years ago, my sister, Toadie, suggested that I might have autism. At the time, I completely dismissed her suggestion. Honestly, I didn’t even give the idea any real consideration. I’m not sure why, but at the time, the idea didn’t seem pausable.… Read ⇢

  • The Myth of Purpose

    I frequently hear people say that you need to “find your purpose” and “pursue your passion” in order to be happy in life. These ideas are fraught with problems. First, passion is an emotion and like all emotions will wax and wane. You will never feel passionately about anything all… Read ⇢

  • To Have Loved and Lost

    In Memoriam A. H. H. OBIIT MDCCCXXXIII: 17BY ALFRED, LORD TENNYSON I envy not in any moods         The captive void of noble rage,         The linnet born within the cage,That never knew the summer woods: Read ⇢

  • Stupid Little Imp

    Rejection Sensivity Dysphoria (RSD) is an evil nagging imp that rides on your shoulder and lies to you about everything. It tells you that everyone around you is judging you poorly. It tells you that you are not good enough. It tells you that you don’t measure up when compared… Read ⇢

  • Life Has Its Seasons

    Nothing lasts. No matter how hard we hold onto it, it always slides through our fingers and spills away. Even the very essence of our self eludes our own capture. The transient nature of our exsience is the heart of what makes us human. Being able to understand that transience… Read ⇢

  • Reflections on a Pond

    How can one know the fullness of something without first knowing the parts which surmise to create the whole? Observation then cannot be based upon the desire to define something. It must simply become an exercise to see what is present. This becomes particularly important when speaking of people. Read ⇢

  • The DSM5 vs Medical Literature

    Something that I have found coming up in conversation is the role of the DSM5. Many people use it as a reference when trying to better understand a diagnosis. Not a bad place to start. However, it is important to keep in mind that it is a diagnostic manual. This means… Read ⇢

Meet the blog host, Zebra Pig.

A neurodivergent, chronic illness gaming nerd and nurse. Talking about all things in the medical and chronic illness world. Telling my story and giving my perspective.