Aw yay, so happy to see you posting here again! :) I'm excited about all of your updates and pray that the things you are still working and waiting on (insurance approval, health improvement, etc.) will all continue to fall into place for you in God's perfect timing. You are so inspirational and encouraging to me with things I'm going through too. Sometimes we go through stuff and feel like we're the only one, but there are so many people fighting their own battles and this video reminded me of that. By the way, you look so pretty and I love your pastel yellow hoodie! That's a color I'm always looking for to find in shirts, but it's hard to find the right shade! As far as videos go, your health related updates are always nice and I'd also love any type of lifestyle video - whether moving into your new house, decorating, storage ideas, hauls, wardrobe organizing, etc. Anything you post is interesting to watch! Have a nice day! :)
Thank you so much! And yes it’s so easy to feel like we’re the only ones going through these struggles but so many people are going through them too! Thank you so much for your sweet comment. The hoodie will be featured in my next video (summer haul) I was so excited to find it! I’m kind of obsessed with yellow right now! 😂 I am super excited to show more of my moving process! Only a few short weeks to go! 🙈
I feel for you!🙏 I was diagnosed with pots a year and a half ago, I get a lot worse with my depression over the time of my cycle… and it’s getting worse this past half year, I do next to nothing else for about a week coz I’m crying and drained. Nice to know that I’m not the only person who is hurting! Better days are coming for both of us I hope!💞
I just found your videos today and you are so sweet and intelligent! Thank you for your videos, I have ASD and EDS so I can understand so much of what you are going through!
You helped me so much for setting up a proper rabbit cage and understanding my rabbit behaviours, I got mine from a previous owner who had an aggressive dog, she was pretty scared, but now she on the way to a happier life. Thank you so much for that. You know life wouldn't be life without struggles, stay strong, wish you the best. ;)
I struggle with anxiety and depression too. I used to get so upset over such little things . Like just a little argument with my boyfriend about something small would reduce me to a crying mess on the floor, hyperventilating and thinking nobody loved me, just really dark thoughts. I’m glad to know I’m not alone, that’s a really scary place to be. I’m glad you’re doing better. My doctor put me on the maximum dose of Lexapro and it seems to be working really well. I still have ups and downs but they’re like, normal down days, you know? Not like before. I hope you continue to improve and do well with your health struggles!
I was diagnosed with POTS in December of last year. I’ve been watching the channels on your video as I was getting all the diagnostic tests done for the next 4 months. I would cry a lot with my rabbit because I was so stressed physically, mentally, and emotionally. The first POTS diagnosis led to other diagnoses and it was so difficult with the constant barrage of information about what’s wrong with my body. I appreciate your updates and honesty so, so much and I can’t express how much they make me feel like I’m not alone in all of this. I would have the same hormonal depression symptoms and I’ve had them much longer than I’ve had POTS. They call it PMDD. I’m kinda rambling at this point, but thank you.
I’m so glad to hear my videos helped in some way during your diagnosis. It’s hard when you keep getting more diagnoses, but it’s also good that we find out answers so we can better learn how to treat and care for our body. I wish you well! ❤️
I'm sure you'll get approved through your Dr's. In MN when I was going through chemo my insurance company denied a lot of tests and meds. But with the Dr's prior authorizations (they did all the paperwork) everything turned out. I also get dizzy when standing and a lot of walking. I hate going shopping or anywhere I have to walk long stretches.(going down flights of stairs is dangerous because of the dizziness). Keep your chin up. You are awesome and a beautiful person.
Thank you! I really have hope that everything will get approved even if it takes some time. Stairs are not fun at all for me either which is why I’m so excited to no longer live in a basement!
In Denmark medical things are free and when you said that you couldn’t afford to find out what is actually happening to you I got really emotional ❤️ Also please vlog the moving process❤️
Hey Haley. Thanks for sharing. You expressed everything perfectly. Presentations and speeches would be one of my 'thangs' and you were excellent. Listening to you on this channel for the first time was quite an eye opener. In the sense that listening to you describe your life since graduation, was almost like looking in a mirror. I'll spare you my story. What I wanted to say was that I believe you'll experience a big improvement in your quality of life when you move back, close to where you grew up. Chronic illness can be very isolating at the best of times. But, to live in a place where you lack the support networks that you've just described you'll have again soon, it's almost like you're doubling down on the factors which lower your quality of life. That is bound to have a negative affect on your physical health and it definitely has a very negative affect on your mental health. So, things are sounding much more positive. I tire of people recommending treatments to me, like I've never tried or considered them myself. So, I'm not going to fall into the same trap here :) I will suggest on thing to you though and you might find it transformative. If you're familiar with the term 'black dog', you'll know that it's another term for depression. Shoot the Damned Dog is a brilliant biographical paperback, written by a British journalist, about her own struggles with severe depression. It's inciteful, hilarious, hugely informative and probably the best book I've yet to read on the subject. You can get it via Amazon or eBay, I'm sure. I couldn't recommend it highly enough. It helped me a lot. Anyways. I'm in the UK and it's just past 01.00, so I must try to get some sleep. Good luck with your house move. I suspect that it will be the start of a new, much more positive chapter in your life. You've achieved so much already, in seeking to beat the various illnesses you're coping with. When someone looks at you in your wheel chair, or taking a break from some activity, what they may think, is that they're looking at a frail, weak person. What such people don't understand, is the depth of character and huge reserves of strength, people like us need sometimes, just to function. And it's the same of anyone with a cocktail of chronic illnesses. So, never ever think of yourself as weak. You are stronger than you know and much stronger than the vast majority of the population. Many, many people would've given up. But you haven't. That speaks volumes about your depth and strength of character. Kindest regards from the UK, Michael :)
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I will be sure to check out that book after I finish my current one (currently reading “Girl wash your face”). My counselor told me the area I live in currently is so secluded that even a normal and healthy person would feel depressed. She thinks the move will be very helpful for me. I really hope it will!
Good to hear from you, Haley. Sorry to hear about your health though, I'm still struggling with my OCD. You're such a brilliant, natural artist and it's great to see your photography skills. You're such a beautiful person too. I hope you continue to improve your health as much as you can :).
Do more of these! I don't have as many of the problems that you have, but I have some, and SO many people have these problems...an adorable and likeable person lkke you, talking about it matter of factly, really helps. This is the first time I knew you had depression- I have been through it twice, only twice, thank God, but it is so horrible- I'm really sorry!! You are awesome!
I just watched a few videos from your channel as I just got a couple of bunnies. You have beautiful personalities and I’m amazed how well you cared the bunnies. ❤️ from 🇦🇺. With you all the best.
I am sooooo sorry, I know how ocd Can effect your life (cuz I have it too) and you are soooo inspiring and Creative, I have been researching bunnies for about a year now and u were the main reason I am getting one (on July 7) and am so excited to get it, and I owe it all to you, I didn't know you had those syndromes and stuff. I fully support you in every way, you are amazing. Kind, and a great pet owner. Keep being you and and keep making videos.
Yeah I get the same way during that time of the month and its so hard because it can stick around longer then my cycle sometimes and then one day ill wake up and in fine but I do get severely depressed one week out of every month and I get migrains and am so tired. Pls keep me updated on how well the hormones help you ? Hang in there hun cuz I feel you girl , it ain't fun !!!
My Young Adult group in my church (years ago!) they were SO raunchy, and full of stories about what they had been up to Friday and Sat, it was quire the education! Ha, it just made me remember
I really respect your honesty, especially on YT. I can see how debilitating your health conditions can be for you. But you have a great deal to offer the world and you have helped me massively with my bunnies :)
As someone who has Tourettes and everything else that goes along with it (anxiety, depression etc) it's great to see your update and your positivity. You're an amazing, strong young woman and a much needed voice for all of us. Much ❤ from Milwaukee.
Auto-immune is a daily challenge, that's for sure. What you are saying here is so normal for people with ongoing illness, yet so not obvious. Did your mom take DES or anything like it while pregnant? It might be good to know.... Or not. You really are a lovely human being. Keep up the good stuff!
Hey there Haley, listening to your situation reminds me a lot of my situation. Piles of health problems (brain aneurysm, stroke, BP issues, etc.), on top of that, severe depression and anxiety. I know how rough this can be. What has helped me with the latter (depression and anxiety) is a drug called Venlafaxine. It is not perfect and can have side effects, but may have saved my life. Wishing you all the best ...Dis
Please be tested for Lyme, I personally have struggled the past 8 yrs with Lyme and coinfections and it can cause POTS, anxiety, depression, stuttering, slurs, heart palpitations, the list goes on. But Lyme is a good start to test for. 💚
Praying for you girlfriend! Thank you for sharing this with us. I love you and your furry family very much and I look forward to both of your channels. Is there anything I can do for you? Please let me know! Take care 🙏💛✨
@@HaleysLifeThroughALens in researching the bioidentical hormone treatment, I found numerous articles... four particular of interest. The first from the endocrine society, the second from the mayo clinic, the third from harvard, and the last from Columbia Fertility Clinic. Each suggest that bioidentical hormone shows no difference than regular HRT. They also recommend speaking with an OGBYN and/or Endocrinologist to learn more about treatment. I also want to thank you for allowing me this opportunity to learn something entirely new. Finally, I would also like to say: regardless of what you choose to do, please know that you are an inspiration and a good person who can help us all better understand the world we live in through creating these types of videos; so, please don't stop....
We are! I’m semi-diagnosed (I’ve gone through the diagnostic process and I do meet the criteria for HEDS) but my doctors are not specialists and want me to be diagnosed by a specialist. So we are waiting to get an appointment with someone knowledgeable on EDS. :) but I’ve been told by several doctors I most likely have it.
Haley's Life Through A Lens I see sooooooo much of myself in you (including your love of bunnies). I’m 37 and had to move back in with my mom due to failing health as well. I just want to squish you and tell you everything will be okay. You are a strong, compassionate, absolutely amazingly talented human being and I pray that your journey through this life will smooth out and answers will come. hEDS has no real treatment but just having an answer is amazing. I’m still saving money for a wheelchair but i know it will benefit me a great deal as well.
Aw yay, so happy to see you posting here again! :) I'm excited about all of your updates and pray that the things you are still working and waiting on (insurance approval, health improvement, etc.) will all continue to fall into place for you in God's perfect timing. You are so inspirational and encouraging to me with things I'm going through too. Sometimes we go through stuff and feel like we're the only one, but there are so many people fighting their own battles and this video reminded me of that. By the way, you look so pretty and I love your pastel yellow hoodie! That's a color I'm always looking for to find in shirts, but it's hard to find the right shade! As far as videos go, your health related updates are always nice and I'd also love any type of lifestyle video - whether moving into your new house, decorating, storage ideas, hauls, wardrobe organizing, etc. Anything you post is interesting to watch! Have a nice day! :)
Thank you so much! And yes it’s so easy to feel like we’re the only ones going through these struggles but so many people are going through them too! Thank you so much for your sweet comment. The hoodie will be featured in my next video (summer haul) I was so excited to find it! I’m kind of obsessed with yellow right now! 😂 I am super excited to show more of my moving process! Only a few short weeks to go! 🙈
Yay! I was hoping one would be coming soon! I watched your bunny routine and have been on alert ever since for a new video on here!!
I'm so happy you posted again!! You inspire me everyday and you are such a remodel to me!!❤️❤️❤️
I feel for you!🙏 I was diagnosed with pots a year and a half ago, I get a lot worse with my depression over the time of my cycle… and it’s getting worse this past half year, I do next to nothing else for about a week coz I’m crying and drained. Nice to know that I’m not the only person who is hurting!
Better days are coming for both of us I hope!💞
I just found your videos today and you are so sweet and intelligent! Thank you for your videos, I have ASD and EDS so I can understand so much of what you are going through!
YAY! ERP is great! My daughter who is 12 is in an intensive outpatient program for her OCD. So happy you got help!!!
Glad you are posting on this channel. I love your both channels. Your such a road model.
You helped me so much for setting up a proper rabbit cage and understanding my rabbit behaviours, I got mine from a previous owner who had an aggressive dog, she was pretty scared, but now she on the way to a happier life. Thank you so much for that.
You know life wouldn't be life without struggles, stay strong, wish you the best. ;)
I struggle with anxiety and depression too. I used to get so upset over such little things . Like just a little argument with my boyfriend about something small would reduce me to a crying mess on the floor, hyperventilating and thinking nobody loved me, just really dark thoughts. I’m glad to know I’m not alone, that’s a really scary place to be. I’m glad you’re doing better. My doctor put me on the maximum dose of Lexapro and it seems to be working really well. I still have ups and downs but they’re like, normal down days, you know? Not like before. I hope you continue to improve and do well with your health struggles!
I was diagnosed with POTS in December of last year. I’ve been watching the channels on your video as I was getting all the diagnostic tests done for the next 4 months. I would cry a lot with my rabbit because I was so stressed physically, mentally, and emotionally. The first POTS diagnosis led to other diagnoses and it was so difficult with the constant barrage of information about what’s wrong with my body. I appreciate your updates and honesty so, so much and I can’t express how much they make me feel like I’m not alone in all of this. I would have the same hormonal depression symptoms and I’ve had them much longer than I’ve had POTS. They call it PMDD. I’m kinda rambling at this point, but thank you.
I’m so glad to hear my videos helped in some way during your diagnosis. It’s hard when you keep getting more diagnoses, but it’s also good that we find out answers so we can better learn how to treat and care for our body. I wish you well! ❤️
Remember, you are more than your body!! The real you will triumph.
I'm sure you'll get approved through your Dr's. In MN when I was going through chemo my insurance company denied a lot of tests and meds. But with the Dr's prior authorizations (they did all the paperwork) everything turned out. I also get dizzy when standing and a lot of walking. I hate going shopping or anywhere I have to walk long stretches.(going down flights of stairs is dangerous because of the dizziness). Keep your chin up. You are awesome and a beautiful person.
Thank you! I really have hope that everything will get approved even if it takes some time. Stairs are not fun at all for me either which is why I’m so excited to no longer live in a basement!
In Denmark medical things are free and when you said that you couldn’t afford to find out what is actually happening to you I got really emotional ❤️ Also please vlog the moving process❤️
Lol im danish too
I came as soon as I saw the notification!! I love u, ur rabbits, and ur vids Haley!
Hey Haley. Thanks for sharing. You expressed everything perfectly. Presentations and speeches would be one of my 'thangs' and you were excellent. Listening to you on this channel for the first time was quite an eye opener. In the sense that listening to you describe your life since graduation, was almost like looking in a mirror. I'll spare you my story. What I wanted to say was that I believe you'll experience a big improvement in your quality of life when you move back, close to where you grew up. Chronic illness can be very isolating at the best of times. But, to live in a place where you lack the support networks that you've just described you'll have again soon, it's almost like you're doubling down on the factors which lower your quality of life. That is bound to have a negative affect on your physical health and it definitely has a very negative affect on your mental health. So, things are sounding much more positive. I tire of people recommending treatments to me, like I've never tried or considered them myself. So, I'm not going to fall into the same trap here :)
I will suggest on thing to you though and you might find it transformative. If you're familiar with the term 'black dog', you'll know that it's another term for depression.
Shoot the Damned Dog is a brilliant biographical paperback, written by a British journalist, about her own struggles with severe depression. It's inciteful, hilarious, hugely informative and probably the best book I've yet to read on the subject. You can get it via Amazon or eBay, I'm sure. I couldn't recommend it highly enough. It helped me a lot.
Anyways. I'm in the UK and it's just past 01.00, so I must try to get some sleep. Good luck with your house move. I suspect that it will be the start of a new, much more positive chapter in your life. You've achieved so much already, in seeking to beat the various illnesses you're coping with. When someone looks at you in your wheel chair, or taking a break from some activity, what they may think, is that they're looking at a frail, weak person. What such people don't understand, is the depth of character and huge reserves of strength, people like us need sometimes, just to function. And it's the same of anyone with a cocktail of chronic illnesses. So, never ever think of yourself as weak. You are stronger than you know and much stronger than the vast majority of the population. Many, many people would've given up. But you haven't. That speaks volumes about your depth and strength of character.
Kindest regards from the UK, Michael :)
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I will be sure to check out that book after I finish my current one (currently reading “Girl wash your face”). My counselor told me the area I live in currently is so secluded that even a normal and healthy person would feel depressed. She thinks the move will be very helpful for me. I really hope it will!
Good to hear from you, Haley. Sorry to hear about your health though, I'm still struggling with my OCD. You're such a brilliant, natural artist and it's great to see your photography skills. You're such a beautiful person too. I hope you continue to improve your health as much as you can :).
I'm cuddling my rabbits lol
My husband has TS and sometimes with weather change his ticks get really bad and will flare up
Do more of these! I don't have as many of the problems that you have, but I have some, and SO many people have these problems...an adorable and likeable person lkke you, talking about it matter of factly, really helps. This is the first time I knew you had depression- I have been through it twice, only twice, thank God, but it is so horrible- I'm really sorry!! You are awesome!
I just watched a few videos from your channel as I just got a couple of bunnies. You have beautiful personalities and I’m amazed how well you cared the bunnies. ❤️ from 🇦🇺. With you all the best.
I am sooooo sorry, I know how ocd Can effect your life (cuz I have it too) and you are soooo inspiring and Creative, I have been researching bunnies for about a year now and u were the main reason I am getting one (on July 7) and am so excited to get it, and I owe it all to you, I didn't know you had those syndromes and stuff. I fully support you in every way, you are amazing. Kind, and a great pet owner. Keep being you and and keep making videos.
Thank you!
Keep going strong!! Hope you'll have a nicer chapter on your life once you move to your new place
Yeah I get the same way during that time of the month and its so hard because it can stick around longer then my cycle sometimes and then one day ill wake up and in fine but I do get severely depressed one week out of every month and I get migrains and am so tired. Pls keep me updated on how well the hormones help you ? Hang in there hun cuz I feel you girl , it ain't fun !!!
My Young Adult group in my church (years ago!) they were SO raunchy, and full of stories about what they had been up to Friday and Sat, it was quire the education! Ha, it just made me remember
it’s been a while!
I really respect your honesty, especially on YT. I can see how debilitating your health conditions can be for you. But you have a great deal to offer the world and you have helped me massively with my bunnies :)
Thank you!
You are so talent and sweet! May God continue to bless you and help you conquer everything in your life!❤💪💃🙏
As someone who has Tourettes and everything else that goes along with it (anxiety, depression etc) it's great to see your update and your positivity. You're an amazing, strong young woman and a much needed voice for all of us. Much ❤ from Milwaukee.
Thank you! I love Milwaukee area!
@@HaleysLifeThroughALensIt's really a beautiful city. Especially with Summerfest happening right now.
Auto-immune is a daily challenge, that's for sure. What you are saying here is so normal for people with ongoing illness, yet so not obvious. Did your mom take DES or anything like it while pregnant? It might be good to know.... Or not. You really are a lovely human being. Keep up the good stuff!
I wish you the best Haley, you are such a sweet girl.
Hey there Haley, listening to your situation reminds me a lot of my situation. Piles of health problems (brain aneurysm, stroke, BP issues, etc.), on top of that, severe depression and anxiety. I know how rough this can be. What has helped me with the latter (depression and anxiety) is a drug called Venlafaxine. It is not perfect and can have side effects, but may have saved my life. Wishing you all the best ...Dis
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
You’ve been missed
Stay strong and all is possible :)
I'm the exact same my depression gets way worse on my cycle I'm only 15 tho so I can't do anything and don't want to
Please be tested for Lyme, I personally have struggled the past 8 yrs with Lyme and coinfections and it can cause POTS, anxiety, depression, stuttering, slurs, heart palpitations, the list goes on. But Lyme is a good start to test for. 💚
Also Lyme can present as Tourette’s.. please find yourself a good LLMD (Lyme literate medical doctor) in your area xxoo
I’ll be praying for you! 🙏🏻 btw, I am originally from central Wisconsin!
Its nice to see you upload! Have you ever thought about getting a service dog? 😊
Yes I have! I currently just don’t have the funds for a service dog at the moment but I definitely am considering it for the future! ❤️
North Wisconsin. I’m in Stevens Point
Hopefully it's all upwards from here chick. Love from Australia 🇦🇺
you are a hero.
We are the same person honestly!!
Your are so brave
Why has my bunny started pooing inside -he has a special place outside he uses, he's 3 yrs old,
Praying for you girlfriend! Thank you for sharing this with us. I love you and your furry family very much and I look forward to both of your channels. Is there anything I can do for you? Please let me know!
Take care 🙏💛✨
Thank you so much for your sweet comment! Honestly just continuing to support my channel would be amazing as I start it back up again!
Can somebody give me her Instagram I need to talk to this beautiful human
Endocrinologist can cost a lot but some do take some kinds of insurance.
I was going to go to a bio identical hormone specialists which is not covered by insurance.
@@HaleysLifeThroughALens in researching the bioidentical hormone treatment, I found numerous articles... four particular of interest. The first from the endocrine society, the second from the mayo clinic, the third from harvard, and the last from Columbia Fertility Clinic. Each suggest that bioidentical hormone shows no difference than regular HRT. They also recommend speaking with an OGBYN and/or Endocrinologist to learn more about treatment. I also want to thank you for allowing me this opportunity to learn something entirely new.
Finally, I would also like to say: regardless of what you choose to do, please know that you are an inspiration and a good person who can help us all better understand the world we live in through creating these types of videos; so, please don't stop....
It 's wonderful how much you have helped rabbits to have happier lives, but now you are helping people too! Important stuff, thank you
hi! i'm late.. just got the notification.
I missed you!
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Have you heard of PMDD? It could be causing the severe depression during your cycle. I hope you're well!
could you possibly do vlogs sometimes?
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Please look into Elhers Danlos syndrome!
We are! I’m semi-diagnosed (I’ve gone through the diagnostic process and I do meet the criteria for HEDS) but my doctors are not specialists and want me to be diagnosed by a specialist. So we are waiting to get an appointment with someone knowledgeable on EDS. :) but I’ve been told by several doctors I most likely have it.
Haley's Life Through A Lens I see sooooooo much of myself in you (including your love of bunnies). I’m 37 and had to move back in with my mom due to failing health as well. I just want to squish you and tell you everything will be okay. You are a strong, compassionate, absolutely amazingly talented human being and I pray that your journey through this life will smooth out and answers will come. hEDS has no real treatment but just having an answer is amazing. I’m still saving money for a wheelchair but i know it will benefit me a great deal as well.
Thank you! I hope you’re able to get your wheelchair! Mine has been so valuable to me.