[VLOG] A Diagnosis, A Dark Academia & A Disappointment (& A Book Haul!) 🌱✨

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  • Hello m'loves! Welcome to this very sporadic vlog 🌱✨featuring a book haul, plants, some diagnosis chat and more!
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Komentáře • 154

  • @katieannwicked
    @katieannwicked Před 2 lety +18

    I have CFS and other chronic illnesses, thanks for speaking about it, its great to know im not alone. ❤

  • @chaptersbywonder
    @chaptersbywonder Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing and talking about your chronic illness, even briefly it can mean a lot and open the conversation for many others. I've just been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and it can feel incredibly lonely but hearing others going through similar, such as the chronic fatigue symptom can help us feel less alone so thank you for talking and feeling comfortable enough to share your experiences.

  • @elinalannah0022
    @elinalannah0022 Před 2 lety

    I have cfs and fibromyalgia and today I was feeling really upset about how unwell I am at the moment, and decided to go and search for new witchy channels to watch in bed on CZcams. I came across your channel, watched a few vids, instantly felt so connected to you and your lovely soul, so subscribed and started watching this video. Completely unaware you also have cfs! I feel like I was meant to come across your channel and your videos have already brought me such comfort and relief from the reality of being bedbound. Thank you. I’m sorry you have been diagnosed with this, because it is so hard to live with, but glad you have a diagnosis now. I remember feeling so relieved when I finally had answers for my pain. I’ve been reading all the comments on this video and it seems we have a little community of chronically ill witches here! 😌💘🧚‍♀️🪴

    • @AFrolicThroughFiction
      @AFrolicThroughFiction  Před 2 lety

      Oh bless you 🖤 it was meant to be! The timing too aha, this is the first video I’ve actually mentioned it in on my channel 😂 I’m so glad you can find some comfort from my videos 🖤 sending so much love and care

  • @booluther
    @booluther Před 2 lety

    I had chronic fatigue after a virus in my teen years so I feel for you. I will say one of the things that really helped me was actually getting the diagnosis and letting myself rest when I needed to. It also strongly exacerbated my mental health illnesses so please seek help if needed. My symptoms have largely improved now though it can fluctuate so there is hope 🙂

  • @surpriseitsus9622
    @surpriseitsus9622 Před rokem

    Before I had breast cancer, double mastectomy and a lot of chemotherapy, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia, and CFS. My cancer is gone, knock wood, but I still have the others, plus neuropathy in both lower legs and feet from chemo. The daily struggle is awful. Never knowing if I can go to a dinner with friends, planning anything. Healing energy sent your way.

  • @demeldapenkitty7937
    @demeldapenkitty7937 Před 2 lety +11

    I have a couple of chronic illnesses, chronic fatigue being one so I completely empathise. Finding balance is tricky but you will get there eventually 💗

  • @stephbarry8971
    @stephbarry8971 Před 2 lety +11

    I genuinely love this style of vlog. Take care of you ❤ we love you

  • @jenn_b9411
    @jenn_b9411 Před 2 lety

    As someone who was diagnosed with an autoimmune and then fibromyalgia hitched a ride as well, I’m finding learning how to moderate activities and energy is the most difficult. I also find accepting this new way of life is challenging but I’m getting there.

  • @thJune-ze7dn
    @thJune-ze7dn Před 2 lety +2

    Really hope you're doing okay, your vlogs are such a comfort for so many people. I'm glad you have a diagnosis now, but take it at your own pace, we only have to take it one day at a time after all, I'll always be here for your videos.

  • @jeannareadsbooks8475
    @jeannareadsbooks8475 Před 2 lety

    I just found your book channel through your book content, but I'm also a spoonie (fibromyalgia, hypermobility and autism) and it's nice to have another person who has similar experiences to me to follow. I know you mentioned about reading on your kindle in your birthday haul video, and I also use an ereader for similar reasons, in fact I read exclusively digitally for that reason and because for me I have some dexterity issues in my hands which means holding a book up and open can be really painful, whereas my ereader is actually even lighter than my phone and I cna have a popsocket on it. I really think that aspect of reading digitally is missing from conversations in the booktube community and I really appreciate you mentioning it :)

  • @MilenaReads
    @MilenaReads Před 2 lety +1

    The chat at the beginning was so beautiful 🌼 I have chronic fatigue as well and know how important it is to feel validated for the things you experience. I’m happy to hear you’ve gotten that diagnosis.

  • @Browndrea
    @Browndrea Před 2 lety +1

    I'm excited to hear what you'll think of Addie LaRue because the way you described Gallant was how I felt. The writing is beautiful but for me Addie LaRue as a story was a little bit lackluster. Not sure, maybe the whole lesson of the book just wasn't for me, but nevertheless it makes me want to try one more VE Schwab book before I knock it.

  • @amysoukup6970
    @amysoukup6970 Před 2 lety

    🌻 So happy to hear you finally have a diagnosis. As someone who has a chronic illness I know the relief that comes with finally having a name for what you are going through.

  • @msellenandrea
    @msellenandrea Před 2 lety +3

    Im so happy you finally got a diagnosis and got heard! It is so important. Fittingly watching this as Im having a pretty bad flare up. Thank you for making such lovely distractions

  • @ReallifeKazBrekker
    @ReallifeKazBrekker Před 2 lety +2

    I'm so happy for you that you finally got a diagnosis! Hearing you speak about all of this is really making me feel a bit better about my own situation... I have also been searching for a diagnosis for my health issues for a long time and had a horrible doctors appointment yesterday. The doctor was extremely dismissive and basically told me if I worked out more and stopped using my cane to walk, I would get better. It made me really lose hope in the idea of ever finding a doctor that is willing to take my issues seriously, but your video has helped a bit. You found a doctor that was willing to listen, so maybe one day I'll also find a doctor like that!
    Thank you for talking about this in your (very beautiful) video! It gives people like me hope that one day we'll also finally be diagnosed!

    • @AFrolicThroughFiction
      @AFrolicThroughFiction  Před 2 lety +2

      I was gaslighted for years into thinking I was just lazy/needed to exercise more/change my diet etc etc and was convinced for so long I must be mad since everyone kept telling me I’m “perfectly healthy”. But we got there eventually. It was a happy-cry moment 😅 I hope you have it one day soon 🖤

  • @mlleariane6667
    @mlleariane6667 Před 2 lety

    The Mad Women's Ball is a really good book ! I read it in French when it came out. If you like it, there's also a movie that came out on Amazon Prime.

  • @ImALionMeow
    @ImALionMeow Před 2 lety

    I have CFS since I was 15 and just got diagnosed with PoTS. I really admire you for talking about your diagnoses as it took me years to come to terms with my condition and spent too much time pushing my limits and really damaging my physical and mental health. At 21 I finally understand after spending 2021 confined to my bed with no memory from January to June due to my fatigue that there is no shame in listening to your body and you are not lazy. June was also when I started watching your channel and your calming videos and voice always make me feel better, your vibes are like tea for the soul. I’m glad you have your diagnoses and just know that you are not alone ❤️

  • @tracys3337
    @tracys3337 Před 2 lety

    I have fibromyalgia it is so hard to not think you are crazy until you get a diagnosis. Finding out I have a chronic illness really helped me feel better. You are amazing and I love your videos. Slow days are so hard for me as I feel like I am being lazy so I try really hard to remind myself that I am not being lazy. I am listening to my body and helping myself feel better.

  • @marta.r.correia
    @marta.r.correia Před 2 lety

    Glad you finally had a diagnosis, hopefully it will help you cope better with your symptoms moving forward and find a balance where you don't feel guilty about your limitation - as you so well expressed in the video! Beautiful b-roll as always, can't wait to see those seeds sprout 🥰 Wishing you a wonderful week 🌱💚

  • @hardcoverhaven
    @hardcoverhaven Před 2 lety +1

    I also have CFS, in addition to other chronic illnesses and I know what a relief it is to have a diagnosis! Take care of yourself and I wish you a gentle adjustment period

  • @zoepollock7010
    @zoepollock7010 Před 2 lety

    I too have ME/CFS and appreciate you sharing your experience with the illness. It helps to shine a light on invisible disabilities and that's a good thing. You're a true warrior x

  • @ravenleigh9155
    @ravenleigh9155 Před 2 lety

    Happy spring 🌻🌳

  • @BookedandBusy
    @BookedandBusy Před 2 lety

    🌸 your skin looks sooooo good!!! The glow is unreal

  • @DOLLYK89
    @DOLLYK89 Před 2 lety

    Im so glad to hear you got a diagnosis, that in itself can be a help just the knowing. I've fibromyalgia & an autoimmune disease & it can be hard trying to find the right balance each day. Definitely helps me knowing im not alone 💖

  • @opalmae11
    @opalmae11 Před 2 lety

    It's not a chronic health issue, but I had to fight for my adult Asperger's diagnosis. I've been called shy, eccentric, antisocial, obsessive, stubborn, etc since childhood but therapists only diagnosed me with OCD and social anxiety. But the older I got the more I realized there was something fundamentally different about me. Last year I finally found a psychologist who would listen and administered an autism evaluation. It took 2 days and was very emotional but I finally got an answer. Since receiving my diagnosis I've learned that the autism diagnostic criteria were developed based on how autism presents in males. Because autism can present so differently in females it's thought to be very underdiagnosed in us ladies. My mom and I both work in schools and have made it our mission to raise awareness with teachers and school counselors about what to look for in girls. Even now that I have an official autism diagnosis I still have people that want to argue with me because I don't "look" or "sound autistic." So this is my very long-winded way of saying I can relate to what you're saying.

  • @emmahall4055
    @emmahall4055 Před 2 lety +1

    🌹 I really loved this vlog. I hope your recovery from you cold is going well. Lots of Dark Academia reading I'm so intrigued by these genre of books as I never read and Dark Academia.
    I'm still to to read Gallant and this will be my first V.E Scwarb book. So I will have to see my thoughts after I read it x

  • @jaidepoppy
    @jaidepoppy Před 2 lety

    Really enjoyed this vlog ❤️ I’m glad you have a diagnosis. I life with Fibromyalgia which is a chronic pain illness. It really is hard, and being told for years there’s nothing wrong with you makes it harder. I’m so happy you now have a diagnosis ❤️

  • @daredevilelegance9296
    @daredevilelegance9296 Před 2 lety

    Ohmigoodness! You’re so pretty without makeup! You’re one of those natural beauties who don’t need it. I’ve had lupus for 22 years, so I completely understand the fatigue thing. My advice to you is this:
    1. Your energy is priceless. Only spend it on people and projects that are worthy of you. Cut out everything and everyone that no longer supports you.
    2. Stay hydrated and avoid processed food.
    3. Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. 💚🍄
    Feel free to reach out if you ever need an ear. Never forget that you’re not alone. There’s a whole community of us. ❤️

  • @dylancooper3469
    @dylancooper3469 Před 2 lety

    I have a chronic illness called POTS which has many similar symptoms to chronic fatigue. I am soo soo soo happy that you are continuously working on taking care of yourself!❤️❤️ that is the most important thing, even if it isn’t always easy. I desperately need to work on that myself. Even with a diagnosis drs and my family don’t take me seriously so I end up pushing through to the point of collapse, because that is what is expected of me in this capitalist country I live in (the US). I also have a lot of symptoms that cannot be explained by POTS and that stump medical professionals everywhere lol. But seeing you be so open and vulnerable about your own experience really makes me feel less alone and like I can also stand up for myself more. So thank you from the absolute bottom of my heart ❤️❤️ I know it wasn’t necessarily your intention to help others with speaking about this, but you did help me!

  • @sandyokey7728
    @sandyokey7728 Před 2 lety

    Feel better, Ashleigh! I love your vlogs and all the books you highlight. The witches of New York is very good! 🌷🌺🍄🌸🌹🌻🌼💕

  • @iamgroot2495
    @iamgroot2495 Před 2 lety +3

    Ahh my comfort BookTuber is back 💜

  • @unimportanttwaddle
    @unimportanttwaddle Před 2 lety

    The mad women’s ball is so good and can be read easily in a day. I devoured it in one sitting and it was amazing!

  • @cleg78
    @cleg78 Před 2 lety

    Great to see you back in another video, I feel your pain with CFS as you know being a long time sufferer of it alongside Fibromyalgia and other health issues. It is bloody awful and the symptoms change like the weather, literally. I am glad that you got the help you needed to get to where you are now xx

  • @MandaLynReads
    @MandaLynReads Před 2 lety

    I recently got diagnosed with CFS and it was a such a shock to finally have a name. It’s nice to hear other people talk about it too

    • @AFrolicThroughFiction
      @AFrolicThroughFiction  Před 2 lety +1

      I’m sorry you’re dealing with it too, though glad you have a name for it now 🤍

  • @annaarcheron4736
    @annaarcheron4736 Před 2 lety

    Glad to hear you have a diagnosis which will help you going forward :) it may have been a random vlog but it's always lovely to see and hear from you, your videos are always very calming, stay kind to yourself 🌷⚘️🪴

  • @laurenb_101
    @laurenb_101 Před 2 lety

    Loved this vlog, Ashleigh. 💜 I find your voice, words and composition so soothing and your diagnosis really touched me. Thank you so much for sharing this and I hope you have a lovely week ahead 🌼🌸🌼

  • @bethloubet4650
    @bethloubet4650 Před 2 lety

    I'm so glad you have a diagnosis to work with. Also, yes true crime!! That book looks amazing. I'm completely fascinated by the history, the science, the psychology.

  • @beckylovesbooks
    @beckylovesbooks Před 2 lety

    I have chronic illnesses too. I really appreciate your candid thoughts and honesty ❤️

  • @tawnyachristensen7310
    @tawnyachristensen7310 Před 2 lety +1

    Glad you have a Dx, hope you are feeling as well as possible, chronic illness is so hard! 🌻🌻🌻

  • @fictionalqueer
    @fictionalqueer Před 2 lety

    My sister has ME/CFS and I suspect I may do too but I keep telling myself I’m just exhausted from my mental health or not being active enough/getting fresh air. I’m not sure whether to take the plunge and speak to a doctor about it as they’ll likely just tell me they think I’m anaemic or something 😂 so glad you got a diagnosis, must be a relief!

  • @readbymalja
    @readbymalja Před 2 lety

    Hey! I hope you're good ❤ I love watching your vlogs! And you kind of motivated me to plant something myself 😊
    Take care, we love you so much 🤗🌼✨

  • @Goblinking0613
    @Goblinking0613 Před 2 lety

    I always put your videos on to watch/listen while i clean and you posted a new vid right as I began today! What luck 💗

  • @KeiraAndGeo
    @KeiraAndGeo Před 2 lety

    yay for having a diagnosis, this sounds so helpful to have for dealing with the situation. thanks for your honest and thoughtful words on it, always interesting to hear from you and your experience :)

  • @lizdorrington2851
    @lizdorrington2851 Před 2 lety

    🌺 Thank you so much for sharing , that was a huge step in itself. Please don't feel that you ever have to justify anything, sometimes it just is what it is. Please take special care, sending much love and positive vibes. 💕

  • @LadetteM
    @LadetteM Před 2 lety

    Hope you enjoy! And also, October Faction looks incredible! I know I said it before, but I'm genuinely so pleased you got a diagnosis x

  • @HappilyEverAmy
    @HappilyEverAmy Před 2 lety

    I totally understand the health issues. I have Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease (which doesn't just affect my digestive system) and with that disease and the meds I'm on for it, I too have Chronic fatigue. It took me 2 years to get my diagnosis but in fact it took 20 years, I had so many tests but no-one knew so I got told I had ibs and eating disorder. Both in which were wrong and have caused me some mental health issues. I'm glad you have a diagnosis and hopefully some treatment to at least manage this as best as it can. Sending love ❤

  • @speaking_bookish
    @speaking_bookish Před 2 lety

    Wishing you the best in finding ways to manage your symptoms! Lovely blog, as usual 💜💜
    🌿🥀

  • @larascozycorner3678
    @larascozycorner3678 Před 2 lety

    Happy you got a diagnosis! And I loved this vlog and yes we will be patient so don’t be too hard on yourself🥰

  • @LittleProtege
    @LittleProtege Před 2 lety

    I’m happy you got the diagnosis and with it some answers. And good job adjusting as best you can, cause your best is all you can do.
    I recently picked up Gallant and it’s my first book by the author, the premise did interest me. But I also appreciate the honest opinion.
    P.S. I also agreed with you about “The Maidens” from your Dark Academia vlog a while back, I finished it shortly after I watched and it was a ride.

  • @gailgilchrist5421
    @gailgilchrist5421 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for sharing the news of your diagnosis with us. At least you know now what you have to deal with. Also, I am so happy that you are pleased with the book, Ashleigh. Someone else had already sent you a book from your wish list that I was thinking about sending. Then it dawned on me that “Murder Houses of Edinburgh” would be perfect. I was intrigued to discover that the dry cleaners I have been passing by on the bus for years was in front of the home of the notorious Robert Knox, who used to buy the bodies of Burke and Hare’s victims. I definitely plan to read more of this book before my next visit to Edinburgh and might even just bring the book along with me!

  • @AbiofPellinor
    @AbiofPellinor Před 2 lety

    As someone else with chronic illness I loved hearing you chat about it

  • @JesseOnYoutube
    @JesseOnYoutube Před 2 lety

    the comment "this is me managing" was so beautiful and profound.

  • @IvyMarieSekor
    @IvyMarieSekor Před 2 lety

    I love how you did your video n great books. Such a vibe video. I love your plants 🪴

  • @Natalia-ig3gc
    @Natalia-ig3gc Před 2 lety +13

    I'm suffering from Fibromyalgia, which includes a lot of symptoms of CFS. I'm assuming you probably have a lot of trouble sleeping, so I just wanted to mention something that has been helpful to me. You probably have heard about this book already as it became quite popular (for good reasons) - Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker. I think you'd benefit from reading it. While it's obviously not going to cure all of your sleep issues, it will teach you how to improve your sleep in ways that you actually can control. When you struggle so much on a daily basis, every little improvement is important, at least to me it is. It took me 6 months of rigorously following his scientifically backed suggestions before I started to notice a difference, but I found it worth it. I was amazed to find that my brain fog has reduced simply because I did everything that was in my control (big emphasis on things that you can control because you know, as much as I do, that there's so much that you just can't control when dealing with chronic fatigue 😅), to at leat try and get a better quality sleep. Obviously I'll never get the same night of quality sleep as a healthy individual is going to get, due to part of my condition being the inability to do that, and I'm sure it's the same for you, so I wanted to share this little tip that has worked for me. Obviously this is an unsolicited advice and you're welcome to completely ignore it, but I felt Iike I should share it, in case it helps somebody else. Especially because I was very skeptical about it working at all in the first place, but now I know. I know that if you follow all of the suggestions, and give it enough time - it will make a difference 🙂 Another thing you may want to ask your doctor to test you for is SIBO. Because it apparently tends to be one of the issue for people dealing with chronic fatigue. In my case, it was interfering with vitamin absorption, especially vitamins like B & D. Which if deficient, cause a lot of issues, including worsening fatigue. These are just a couple of things that made any sort of breakthrough for me over the years. Only sharing in hopes that it may help somebody else who's dealing with chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia.
    Also, apologies for any grammar mistakes! When I started writing this comment, I didn't realize that I was writing a bible.. 😂 it requires too much brain power (which I'm lacking at the moment) to go back and reread

    • @AFrolicThroughFiction
      @AFrolicThroughFiction  Před 2 lety +1

      I didn’t mention in the video as I only wanted to touch upon it, but I still have tests in progress for things like Fibro etc! Just have the main part of the diagnosis at least aha. And I don’t have any issues with sleep - quite the opposite 😂 it’s a bit of a running joke that I can fall into a deep sleep anytime anywhere aha. Hopefully someone in the comments might be able to take something more from your comment! 💚

  • @Amyduckie
    @Amyduckie Před 2 lety

    I’m really happy for you that you have answers. You remind me of my husband when talking about accepting your limitations. It’s certainly an ongoing process.
    Also, I definitely think you’ll love Addie LaRue. I was stunned to discover how much I loved it when I didn’t have a good time with her ADSOM series. So I’m going to try Gallant and Vicious, to give me an idea where to go with her books.

  • @lollydolly4590
    @lollydolly4590 Před 2 lety

    Congrats on the diagnosis, it can feel so validating!

  • @morganb9372
    @morganb9372 Před 2 lety

    Margaret George is pretty good! I’ve read her Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and Mary Queen of Scots ones! She also has two books on Emperor Nero and Cleopatra I’m dying to get to like the Helen one!

  • @readernac13
    @readernac13 Před 2 lety

    Just know you are doing the best you can, so be kind to yourself, (sometimes I have to remind myself of that) some days you'll be happy to get a few things done while other days it will just be enough to get out of bed. I've been living with CFS, Fibromyalgia, Psoriaic Arthritis, Neuropathy, and herniated discs for most of my life. Sending gentle hugs You got this!💪🏻❤📚🧸☕💐

  • @Ms.SpookyNerd
    @Ms.SpookyNerd Před 2 lety

    Great vlog and haul

  • @selantrian
    @selantrian Před 2 lety

    This vlog is the perfect example of his bad/low reviews can make me be excited abt books still… I also do not love all of Schwab’s work & have the opposite experience as u… the younger the better with her for me… so thanks for making me excited about Gallant!!

  • @amberdiorable
    @amberdiorable Před 2 lety

    "Forgive your limitations" I really needed to hear that

  • @michellemclane3974
    @michellemclane3974 Před 2 lety

    I am so glad you finally got a diagnosis. My mother dealt with chronic illnesses and i know how hard it was for her. I love and admire the perspective that you have. Always make sure to put your health first and know that we are all behind you. I love all of your beautiful plants! May I ask what plant that was that you were transplanting to a bigger pot? It looks so much like one that I have but mine is so tiny!

  • @devsea
    @devsea Před 2 lety

    I have M.E too and it actually made me tear up hearing you talk about it, i think slower living is going to suit you just fine, you got this

  • @PaigeRadice
    @PaigeRadice Před 2 lety

    I loved this vlog so so much! Such a great way to start the weekend :)🌺

  • @kateadale7100
    @kateadale7100 Před 2 lety

    I know how you feel I have the same thing. It was only a year ago that I was diagnosed and it's kind of awful and people just think you are being lazy and they don't understand it.

  • @victoriastambaugh5177
    @victoriastambaugh5177 Před 2 lety

    🌻🌻🤧🤧🤧 spring allergies have me like... lol

  • @carrieicanhasbooks
    @carrieicanhasbooks Před 2 lety

    As someone with Endometriosis, I understand. Chronic fatigue is also a symptom of that. Take care of yourself ❤ Blessed Ostara. 🌼🏵

  • @iamgroot2495
    @iamgroot2495 Před 2 lety

    I have Fibromyalgia and Arthritis so I understand how debilitating it can be. Thank you for talking about it. Nice to know I'm not alone and that my feelings are valid 💜

  • @tasha-theswampwitch487

    I have Fibromyalgia and POTS (a form of Dysautonomia) and CFS. I’m exhausted all of the time. I’m so sorry to hear you have CFS as well. It’s comorbidity with other issues is high, so hopefully it’s just the CFS. I had a funny meme but alas CZcams won’t let me post it. Here’s to solidarity in the chronically Ill community! 🍄

  • @yokoumi7983
    @yokoumi7983 Před 2 lety

    Hi, I'm so glad that you got a diagnosis and are open to share that with your viewers. Because I myself have been dealing with symptoms of chronic fatigue since about 2 years, but it has been really hard to deal with. Doctors haven't been able to help me and mostly just tell me its normal for my age (17) to be this exhausted and constantly tired. I have been struggling to tell if I'm dealing with CFS or some kind of Depression. Anyway it's great to know I'm not alone

    • @AFrolicThroughFiction
      @AFrolicThroughFiction  Před 2 lety +1

      I was told I was “too young” for CFS too, it’s so frustrating. CFS and depression go hand in hand a lot of the time so do discount either. It seems more research is being done now more than ever so hopefully that’ll lead to more resources. I hope you get your diagnosis soon, whatever it may be 🖤

  • @ReadingNymph
    @ReadingNymph Před 2 lety

    Ooh Helen of Troy sounds like it could be great but soo intimidating 😳 🌻

  • @merry-makes
    @merry-makes Před 2 lety

    I rarely ever comment on videos. I get so uncomfortable and nervous, but I had to pause and write you something.
    Listening to your vlog (only five minutes in), I started getting a little teary. Hearing you say you need to learn to "forgive your limitations" really resonated with me.
    So I'm going to keep that little mantra in my mind now.
    Forgive your limitations.
    (I had more written, but I deleted most of it. That discomfort and nervousness kicking in... I at least just wanted to thank you. Anxiety might make me delete this later, but for now it's here)

    • @AFrolicThroughFiction
      @AFrolicThroughFiction  Před 2 lety +1

      I really appreciate you taking the time to write anything amongst the anxiety 🖤 please do take the mantra and remember when you can! Sending all the love

  • @ICaughtTheSnitch26
    @ICaughtTheSnitch26 Před 2 lety

    I feel this. I personally have POTS and it's exhausting.

  • @fadingtwilight7682
    @fadingtwilight7682 Před 2 lety

    Really appreciate you sharing ❤ I have all those symtoms but always just figured that I'm, I don't know, lazy perhaps, or that I just don't try enough to be more active.

    • @AFrolicThroughFiction
      @AFrolicThroughFiction  Před 2 lety

      I can’t place a time when all this started because I spent years convinced I was just lazy and had to do more. But you know your body. Try not to follow my lead in waiting years 💚

  • @staceydarlington5205
    @staceydarlington5205 Před 2 lety

    I loved The Mad Women's Ball.

  • @juneclifford8377
    @juneclifford8377 Před 2 lety

    Wishing you the best.☘️

  • @wendyroseofficial
    @wendyroseofficial Před 2 lety

    Hey babe. I had CFS for seven years and got it under control but had a massive flare up after the COVID vaccine injections. We do need to forgive our limitations, and I am not good at that. Thank you for the reminder, and please reach out if you ever need it. Your channel is amazing and your subscribers are lovely.

    • @JulEnglefaris
      @JulEnglefaris Před 2 lety

      Is there anything you can do for it? Or things that help?

    • @wendyroseofficial
      @wendyroseofficial Před 2 lety +1

      @@JulEnglefaris things like energy management and good diet help, medication for pain management. CBT is used to treat it but I haven’t tried that yet. Symptoms get better and worse, but it does improve over time like mine did until the COVID jab. But their is no cure.

    • @JulEnglefaris
      @JulEnglefaris Před 2 lety +1

      @@wendyroseofficial thanks for replying! Sorry to hear it got worse with the vaccine. I appreciate learning more about CFS so I can understand/help others

  • @GemTakesPhotos
    @GemTakesPhotos Před 2 lety

    🌻

  • @YarnReader
    @YarnReader Před 2 lety

    I have the same interest in true crimes stories! I also love stories about witches too, even before I got into practicing witchcraft.

  • @Crysania1891
    @Crysania1891 Před 2 lety

    🌼

  • @krystin7740
    @krystin7740 Před 2 lety

    🌷

  • @CoralTheWitch2023
    @CoralTheWitch2023 Před 2 lety

    💐

  • @sorayareadsbooks
    @sorayareadsbooks Před 2 lety

    🌸

  • @booksandbags1790
    @booksandbags1790 Před 2 lety

    🌸 🌸

  • @bookcrazy1998
    @bookcrazy1998 Před 2 lety

    🌺 hello!

  • @AZebraReads
    @AZebraReads Před 2 lety

    1. CFS/ME sucks, I have it with my hEDS and it's probably the worst comorbidity.
    2. The Law Killers is a great book about true murders in Dundee
    3. Kendall Rae on YT does amazing true crime along with her podcast with her hubby Mile Higher podcast
    4. Talk Murder With Me is also an amazing podcast that my friend Natalie has on apple music, amazon music etc.

  • @sherrirabinowitz4618
    @sherrirabinowitz4618 Před rokem

    Take care of yourself, that is the most important thing. I love your channel I think your very creative, but your health is the most important thing.

  • @jenniedamron5912
    @jenniedamron5912 Před 2 lety

    🌻🌻🌻

  • @blueeyedjessica7799
    @blueeyedjessica7799 Před 2 lety

    I watched October faction on Netflix and enjoyed it didn't know it was a book going to check it out.. was so disappointed it wasn't renewed for a 2nd season

  • @Sara75277
    @Sara75277 Před 2 lety

  • @bosquedetinta
    @bosquedetinta Před 2 lety

    🌺🌺

  • @pamelatarajcak5634
    @pamelatarajcak5634 Před 2 lety

    I hope you've found some semblance of peace with the diagnosis.
    Witches of New York, for me, was much better than Once and Future Witches. It felt more realistic. There's a true crime book called Murder at Teal's Pond by David Bushman and Mark Givens which I think you'd like. And I still recommend Twin Peaks for you (it's not true crime but I think it hits every think you like).🌹

  • @carly885
    @carly885 Před 2 lety

    have you heard of the new scottish witch book that's just out called Hex by Jenni Fagan? I'd like to read it :)

  • @caitlyn.m.t9618
    @caitlyn.m.t9618 Před 2 lety

    I get that about V.E. Schwab. I also agree with your points about their work, particularly with their female characters. A lot of them do act similarly and have not the same characterisation, but characterisation that is within the same ballpark of each other. I also think that her characterisation is actually a weak point of theirs. To be honest, V.E. Schwab is a miss and hit author for me. When she hits it, like with Vicious and the Monsters of Verity, she really hits it and I have a great time. When she misses it though... At this stage, I have disliked or felt meh on more of her books than not. I didn't like The Invisible Life if Addie LaRue because there was actually much in the book, and I felt like I got basically nothing out of reading it. I did read Witches of Ash and Ruin recently though, and I did not love it but I still gave it a three star which basically says that I did enjoy it overall even though I had some issues with the book. I wouldn't be surprised if the author wrote a sequel because she really did leave a door open at the end. I don't think I'd read it, but it did put me in a witchy mood. I recently grabbed A Nature of Witches, and I hope to read The Ravens somewhat soon too. Maybe I'll even reread The Furies.

  • @JayGTheAwkwardBookworm

    Very unrelated, but your nails are very cute 🥺🥰

  • @almostdaisy5986
    @almostdaisy5986 Před 2 lety

    🌼🌼🌼

  • @rebekahdejmal5908
    @rebekahdejmal5908 Před 2 lety

    🌸🌸🌸🌸

  • @MaryAmongStories
    @MaryAmongStories Před 2 lety

    💚🍄

  • @anisrazman
    @anisrazman Před 2 lety

    🌹🌹🌹

  • @joycerosereads352
    @joycerosereads352 Před 2 lety

    Imagine when reading the murder houses book you literally see your own building 😅