Zebra Pig

  • Being an Authentic Person

    There is frequent mention of the importance of being an authentic person and being around be people who are authentic. But what does this mean and why is it so important? The first thing to mention is that I feel like becoming authentic is a life time process of exploring… Read ⇢

  • Personal Revolution

    Many of say that we wish the world was a better place, that we were better people or that we had a better life. But the truth is that we have the power to do all of those things simply by choosing how we live our lives every day. By… Read ⇢

  • Self Talk

    Not everything is about you. When other people are rude or inconsiderate, it isn’t about you. Everyone has bad days and everyone struggles. Don’t allow their negative moments become part of you. And sometimes bad things happen. You can do everything right and bad things will still happen. That’s part… Read ⇢

  • Chronic Illness Play List

    Music is a great way to say the things that we often can’t. It can express feelings when we hurt too deeply to talk about it. These are some of the songs that I feel speak to the chronic illness journey. Any songs that you feel speak to your journey? Read ⇢

  • Update 010521

    I got my COVID-19 vaccine yesterday and today, MAST CELLS ACTIVATED! It’s good because it means my immune system is hard at work building an anti covid army. It’s shitty because the mast cells trigger all the things. 😓 Read ⇢

  • Update 120820

    Been a busy couple weeks with doctor appointments. I have been lucky and have been getting really good doctors. That makes things so much easier! Read ⇢

  • Update 103020

    I had my second opinion cardiology appointment. I have been diagnosed with POTS. It was a good appointment with a knowledgeable doctor. I’m glad I got the second opinion. Read ⇢

  • Update 102220

    Sunday I passed out and was unconscious on my bathroom floor for an undetermined period of time. My blood pressure was low and my pulse elevated. So off to the ED I went. I never like being the patient, but it’s particularly bad in the ED. Read ⇢

  • 042218

    Just for one day… I wish I could know this dance. What is there to see in your eyes? 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.