Dianna Health Update from SmarterEveryDay

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  • čas přidán 20. 12. 2023
  • Hosting this video is Destin from SmarterEveryDay giving you a health update on Dianna Cowern. Destin and Dianna have been friends for many years, and recently Destin was able to make a trip out to visit Dianna while she is ill. He shares his story here.
    Detailed written health update from Kyle - / 94956611
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    Host: Destin Sandlin
    Editor: Levi Butner
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  • @LesaNotLisa
    @LesaNotLisa Před 4 měsíci +23095

    I hope Kyle has his own support system. Being a caregiver is no joke. It's so stressful and can cause depression so I hope he has help.

    • @AlbertaGeek
      @AlbertaGeek Před 4 měsíci +356

      This.

    • @jacksonbrown1830
      @jacksonbrown1830 Před 4 měsíci +478

      I lost a relationship in part due to being injured and the long term stress it put on my partner

    • @jacksonbrown1830
      @jacksonbrown1830 Před 4 měsíci +227

      I do hope he has support and help in caring for her

    • @jojojojojojojojojojojojob
      @jojojojojojojojojojojojob Před 4 měsíci +442

      also you cannot show weakness because you are the pillar of strength.. its very tough.. and its great that kyle gets shown in this video..

    • @jobar1694
      @jobar1694 Před 4 měsíci +9

      The nuclear kyle or any kyle ?

  • @vlogbrothers
    @vlogbrothers Před 4 měsíci +26074

    I am just so, so grateful to Destin and Diana and Kyle for this video.

    • @arleyantes9321
      @arleyantes9321 Před 4 měsíci +189

      You forgot to sign it. But yes, this is a good reminder about how good people are out there.

    • @nabil1030
      @nabil1030 Před 4 měsíci +190

      My guess is John

    • @glowfishin1
      @glowfishin1 Před 4 měsíci

      ​@@nabil1030And Hank

    • @ryanw1433
      @ryanw1433 Před 4 měsíci +233

      Don’t forget Tara for encouraging Destin to go see Diana. It’s so healthy that these spouses can all be so supportive.

    • @doctorpanigrahi9975
      @doctorpanigrahi9975 Před 4 měsíci +11

      Don't forget me.

  • @joshmeyer5280
    @joshmeyer5280 Před 3 měsíci +1256

    Diana i caught covid not long after finishing chemo, long story short i ended up in ICU and was placed in a coma for 3 months while a machine ran my heart, lungs and kidneys, i wasnt expected to make it on multiple occasions but eventually pulled through and was awakened from my coma. i lost all my muscles and had to learn to walk and everything again but i kept pushing and kept fighting and today im almost 100% again. Keep fighting and keep pushing!! You can do this!! We are rooting for you!!

    • @ddv1647
      @ddv1647 Před 3 měsíci +41

      Congratulations!

    • @LH-021
      @LH-021 Před 2 měsíci +42

      Wow Josh, that is a Lot to go through. It is really amazing that you survived all of that.
      Glad to hear that you made it through! And I truly hope that your chemo was successful.

    • @rachelraquelRandR
      @rachelraquelRandR Před 2 měsíci +10

      🙏🏽🙌🏽❤

    • @cpteem1041
      @cpteem1041 Před 2 měsíci +8

      God bless you and may you continue to recover. "I can do ALL things through CHRIST who strengthens me"😊❤🎉🎉🎉

    • @juancarlosl4133
      @juancarlosl4133 Před 2 měsíci +4

  • @stuartarmstrong8912
    @stuartarmstrong8912 Před 3 měsíci +458

    My kids say "get well soon Physics Girl and they love your videos". Thank you for being a great example to my children.

  •  Před 4 měsíci +7831

    Hearing ''I have some good news'' in the first 2 seconds of the video after 9 months of no videos is truly a Christmas treat.

    • @pie100
      @pie100 Před 4 měsíci +91

      Agreed! I hope she is ok. I need to watch the full video first. We are all praying for her recovery 🧡

    • @roobeedooo
      @roobeedooo Před 4 měsíci +72

      seriously felt some stress leave my shoulders after hearing it lmfao

    • @braddo7270
      @braddo7270 Před 4 měsíci +29

      So happy 😭

    • @iCommentBelow
      @iCommentBelow Před 4 měsíci +13

      Amen!

    • @Nicky_Nacky_Nooo
      @Nicky_Nacky_Nooo Před 4 měsíci +22

      No need for the "lmfao" though@@roobeedooo

  • @justabill5780
    @justabill5780 Před 4 měsíci +4506

    Her plight really breaks my heart. She is one of my favorite CZcams Science Communicators. Her enthusiasm and intelligence inspires me. I really hope she beats this.

    • @kinpandun2464
      @kinpandun2464 Před 4 měsíci +138

      You don't "beat" CFS, you learn to live with it. And sometimes you have a good day.

    • @meatybtz
      @meatybtz Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@kinpandun2464 This, as someone living with it for over 10 years now. You have good days and bad days and there is almost nothing that anyone can do about it. Often there is no external or easily identifiable reason for a day being good or bad. They have made some progress in understanding CFS but CFS is not just one thing so, for some they can help. Recently there have been studies that show that most people with CFS have high antibody count for one of a narrow band of lifetime viruses. In my case I constantly show like I am about to have a shingles outbreak, but I don't. This "but I don't" is common throughout those with high anitbody counts for specific viruses and CFS. We never exhibit symptoms. However we have very strange problem of muscle loss, cognitive failure, often a burning pain in the body/muscles (non-specific) that regular pain killers cannot mediate. I for one test as having a neurotransmitter level as though I've been awake for 50-72hours. Just that never goes away. I am in a constant state of function like someone who has been up for more than two days or three. Anyways, the viral marker, when people were treated with antiviral drugs and the counts dropped the CFS symptoms would go away.. but eventually would return and so too would the antibody count. They don't know why or what triggers it. But it's a start. In my case the treatment worked (took about 3 months to take effect) then about 7 months later, it just came back. So we can "manage" it, but it won't go away, probably never. It's pretty much stolen my life. When it acts up it takes 3 months to get better even on the medication, then I can be assured that something will trigger it again and it will return. It hangs like a shadow over those windows of normalcy.

    • @johnnunn8688
      @johnnunn8688 Před 4 měsíci

      @@kinpandun2464, it may not be curable but there ARE treatments that help. Please don’t be so negative.

    • @ragnkja
      @ragnkja Před 4 měsíci +90

      I hope her good days get better and more common. When someone has CFS this severe, it’s all I dare hope for.

    • @melanie1825
      @melanie1825 Před 4 měsíci +75

      ​@kinpandun2464 exactly. I have it and fibromyalgia, diagnosed in 2022 but symptoms started in 2021. I was just forced back to work from my insurance and basically ended up in a flair. I knew it would happen because they didnt adhere to any of the pacing requests i made. I'm in so much pain right now and it makes me angry to know it didn't have to be like this. I'm on a leave again as of today.
      I feel so much for Diana and I hope she can find her new normal. It sounds like her CFS is extreme right now. I really hope she feels the love around her from her community.

  • @prashanthk7045
    @prashanthk7045 Před 2 měsíci +142

    Please stay strong and get well soon. Thanks for everything!

  • @Maz2bi
    @Maz2bi Před 3 měsíci +271

    Its not only the test for the person who is ill, true test is for the person’s loved ones.
    Hats off for Kyle ❤️

    • @MissKrisLoves
      @MissKrisLoves Před 2 měsíci +8

      That's completely and utterly not true.
      It's a test for both.

    • @Maz2bi
      @Maz2bi Před 2 měsíci

      @@MissKrisLovesThanks and rectified. God bless you. 🙏

  • @mattwilham4349
    @mattwilham4349 Před 4 měsíci +1949

    I don’t care if she never makes another video. I want her to get better. I want her to be able to live a full life. If that includes content creation and continued education, I’ll be here for it. If it doesn’t, then I’ll thank her for everything she’s shared with us. She has touched and enriched so many more lives than she’ll ever understand.

    • @mattlane2282
      @mattlane2282 Před 4 měsíci

      Just remember the US gov made covid...

    • @thomase13
      @thomase13 Před 4 měsíci +18

      Absolutely!
      Hopefully she gets better and hopefully this helps some people understand how gravely serious SARS-COV-2 really is and makes them think twice about letting themselves get infected!
      N95+, ventilation, purification, and Novavax are the best tools we have (as well as CPC mouthwash, mouth & nose sprays, good nutrition, magnesium, zinc, and elderberry) but they only work if we actually use them to protect the health and freedoms of ourselves and those around us!
      We have so much more knowledge than we did the last global pandemic - why not use it?

    • @DuBstep115
      @DuBstep115 Před 4 měsíci +8

      @@thomase13 lol, it's the jab

    • @wrongtown
      @wrongtown Před 4 měsíci +2

      100% agree.

    • @ballbous
      @ballbous Před 4 měsíci

      @@DuBstep115 Long covid more common in those with more severe cases of Covid; the unvaccinated. The empirical evidence is clear and incontrovertible.

  • @yinsochen
    @yinsochen Před 4 měsíci +965

    Great to see Diana fighting the good fight with incredible support from such a deeply loving husband in Kyle, and such a caring friend in Destin! Get well soon!

    • @babayaga3098
      @babayaga3098 Před 4 měsíci +22

      Wonderfully generous, thank you for being so kind

    • @johnnyarm3181
      @johnnyarm3181 Před měsícem +6

      Stop paying an already incredibly rich women to lay around

    • @protosfotod2416
      @protosfotod2416 Před měsícem +1

      This is not the good fight. The good fight is spiritual, not physical. Get educated

    • @babayaga3098
      @babayaga3098 Před měsícem

      @@johnnyarm3181 what is wrong with you

    • @jdsd_
      @jdsd_ Před měsícem

      ​@johnnyarm3181 Shame on you

  • @Kingfisher58
    @Kingfisher58 Před měsícem +35

    It's heartwarming to know " for better or worse through sickness and health" still means something . I'm 58 and not in the greatest of health myself and have seen first hand how some people just bail.These two will be just fine in the long run,I feel it in my bones!!!!!

  • @coreyms
    @coreyms Před 2 měsíci +469

    Not only is it not a big deal that she can’t make videos for her Patreon, but I’m actually going to sign up for her Patreon right now in hopes that it makes the process of her getting back to good health the slightest bit easier. Did the same for Simone during her health struggles. We just want to see you all living your best healthiest lives. I wish I had seen this update sooner. Thanks for the update, Destin. Kyle, if you’re reading this, great work! Get well, Diana. We’re all rooting for you.

    • @R3K1T
      @R3K1T Před 2 měsíci +9

      Its people like you we need more of.

    • @shypagangirl
      @shypagangirl Před 2 měsíci +9

      I just did the same thing!! I don't need content! I’m in a space where I can help out another disabled creator and I am so happy to do so! @PhysicsGirl don’t stress! We're here to support, not for anything in return!

    • @eSKAone-
      @eSKAone- Před 2 měsíci +7

      All those ill and poor people that don't have her fame 😥

    • @coreyms
      @coreyms Před 2 měsíci +9

      @@eSKAone- Yes, it is sad, but it’s not a zero-sum game. Small gestures of kindness and giving what you can to someone in need, even if it’s just a lended ear, will hopefully become more of the norm.

    • @jf7654
      @jf7654 Před 2 měsíci +6

      She makes over 50k a month on just patreon she is going to be ok

  • @ryanlutes9833
    @ryanlutes9833 Před 4 měsíci +1723

    I think Destin handled things incredibly well, from his concern for a friend, to his reassurance about patreon funds, and even respect for boundaries when asking to pray with her, something a lot of people might take for granted. This is a perfect example of how to treat people.

    • @poetac15
      @poetac15 Před 4 měsíci +86

      Agreed. He’s a class act.

    • @iambiggus
      @iambiggus Před 4 měsíci +85

      I don't pray, but I understand why it's important for those who do. Thank you Destin.

    • @dingaia
      @dingaia Před 4 měsíci +43

      that's destin, this man is class act thru and through, and so happy diana is surrounded by the very absolute best of people

    • @damonw7397
      @damonw7397 Před 4 měsíci +14

      @@dingaia Amen! Amen! Full heartedly agree!!! This video was incredibly encouraging! :D Diana, if you are reading this: Fear not! We just want you to get better!!! Your fans love you and you & your husband are AWESOME!

    • @Sillimant_
      @Sillimant_ Před 4 měsíci +26

      @@iambiggusindeed. Someone sincerely appealing to a higher power for you (not just the standard "thoughts and prayers" stuff) is something truly special

  • @TeamStevers
    @TeamStevers Před 4 měsíci +879

    Kyle is a true Husband. To go from the joy of marriage with the constant heartbreak of care taking takes a man of honor.

    • @LucLightWolf121
      @LucLightWolf121 Před 4 měsíci +47

      In sickness, and in health....

    • @Gribbo9999
      @Gribbo9999 Před 4 měsíci +37

      For better or for worse. That's true love!

  • @georaves2998
    @georaves2998 Před 2 měsíci +90

    This is the first time that I see this channel, Dianna is so stronger more than other sis.. She is helping rn in another density in a largest war that I never seen but at light velocity they win..
    !!! Light wins again... Till the end.. ¡Gracias!

  • @clymbr
    @clymbr Před 3 měsíci +169

    I've had ME/CFS for 6 years now. It's a bizarre, lonely, ruthless illness. Having people in your life who embrace, understand (as much as it's possible to) and support you through it is THE most significant thing. I have always believed that despite my suffering and severe limitations, my parents (my incredible amazing wonderful number one supporters) have it SO much harder. Not only in the practical aspects of caregiving, but the emotional pain of watching someone you love be chained down and crushed by illness. I cannot bear to imagine. And so I express infinite gratitude to all the loving caregivers out there ❤️❤️❤️ You are absolute champions and you make ALL the difference. You make life a million times more worth living. But please never forget the first person you need to care for is you

    • @theairaccumulator7144
      @theairaccumulator7144 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Just curious, what are your symptoms? Google says a variety of things that seem quite random

    • @MyDuckSaysFucc
      @MyDuckSaysFucc Před 3 měsíci +15

      That’s nice that you have a good support system, but to say that caregivers have it much worse than the patients themselves? I would have to strongly disagree. I have been ill since I was 14 and this illness has robbed me of everything - career, friendships, relationships, essentially everything there is to do in life. A decade of illness and it has only progressed because of the terrible advice medical professionals and people in general give (to just push yourself harder to “get well” and to exercise!) yeah my family doesn’t have to experience the pains of post exertional malaise nor do they have to sit in bed all day, practically paralyzed because if you do anything you’ll just get sicker

    • @namelessdata4608
      @namelessdata4608 Před 3 měsíci

      I don't know you, but I wish you well. I hope you find complete relief while you still have a strong support system and it brings you and your family joy.
      I'm just a stranger, but I hope I can suggest you spend as much idle time as you can researching all sides of your condition, even outside the Western system. I used to be a nurse, I got out because I felt like there are too many gaps in knowledge with the US system of healthcare and sometimes researching all pathways to recovery can yield better results.
      Also look up phage therapy. Idk if that is something that can help you. Phages are not a well understood field of study as it's mostly practiced in Eastern Europe. However when modern medicine doesn't work, phages can sometimes do the trick.
      If you can research and figure it out, you may be able to help others like you.
      Good luck

    • @sueboettcher
      @sueboettcher Před 2 měsíci

      @@theairaccumulator7144Google is right. Everyone is a bit different and symptoms are all over the map.

  • @waitingandlearning128
    @waitingandlearning128 Před 4 měsíci +1262

    ME/CFS is *so* incredibly difficult. Mine has been severe for 5 years and I was in the same shape as Dianna for 18 months, and I've been slowly improving. There is a light in the dark, and my heart goes out to them both. It is a wonderful friend who can understand the shattering this disease brings to our lives and approaches it with compassion rather than judgement.

    • @daphnea5447
      @daphnea5447 Před 4 měsíci +58

      People who haven’t experienced it just don’t know. My best friend is finally in remission from me/cfs after a virus she developed in 2019. I hope you experience rest and healing.

    • @tyroneemail
      @tyroneemail Před 4 měsíci +6

      Have they looked for a link between ME/CFS and ammonia? Particularly crystalline ammonia stored in muscle tissue?

    • @mugflub
      @mugflub Před 4 měsíci +1

      So glad you’re doing better ❤

    • @steveskeletonneii6336
      @steveskeletonneii6336 Před 4 měsíci +11

      @@tyroneemail tell em tyrone

    • @JehuMcSpooran
      @JehuMcSpooran Před 4 měsíci +13

      @@tyroneemail I'm not sure about ammonia but there is possibly an issue with methylation of some compounds across the blood brain barrier. In some cases, active B12 (methylcobalamin) makes a difference. Also Griffith University in Queensland Australia have an active research program into ME/CFS.

  • @shadinio
    @shadinio Před 4 měsíci +701

    Thank you for this update, Destin. We're with you in our minds and hearts, Dianna. And may every one find their Kyle in this world. Peace and strength to you all ♥

    • @timkerr2094
      @timkerr2094 Před 4 měsíci +16

      This is incredible.

    • @Syphaxis
      @Syphaxis Před 4 měsíci +1

      Should have bought some bath water.

    • @MeganVictoriaKearns
      @MeganVictoriaKearns Před 4 měsíci +1

      My faith in humanity just got a little bit better. ❤

  • @melissataggart5214
    @melissataggart5214 Před 2 měsíci +87

    Destin, I’m so sorry to hear this. I was diagnosed with Long Covid in May 2023 and had very similar symptoms. I was told by my neurologist it could take 2-3 years to feel “normal.” I was not ok with that. I was part of a long covid clinic and was told to try speech/cognitive therapy which helped me to live life in 15 minute increments and rest so I would not get to the point where I was pushing through physical symptoms. I ignored anyone who told me to do physical activity to prevent deconditioning because physical activity made things worse.
    In July 2023 out of desperation I tried acupuncture. After two treatments I had a symptom free day (on which I did too much and then crashed for days). Since then I’ve steadily seen a reduction of my symptoms. I have gone twice weekly since I started in mid July. Just last week I graduated to once weekly.
    At the end of January 2024 my neurologist (who is part of a long covid clinic at U Penn) said I am recovering the fastest of all patients who are part of their LC clinic.
    The major downside is acupuncture is expensive and not covered by insurance because it’s not a known cure. However, I can attest to the fact that it has given me my life back.
    I am writing this hoping you or Deanna might see this and maybe pursue acupuncture as an option. I had never had it before and did it out of desperation and it seems to have worked.
    I have not been asked by any acupuncturist to promote their services. This is just me seeing someone suffering and hoping my experience might help.
    I wish you all the best.

    • @buckleysangel7019
      @buckleysangel7019 Před 2 měsíci +5

      I’m an acupuncturist and I crush long covid. I’m glad you starting to feel better!

    • @runningkeddy
      @runningkeddy Před měsícem +5

      The ancient Chinese things sometimes work pretty well.
      Congratulations it worked for you. Hope it works for Diana too.

    • @donwall9632
      @donwall9632 Před měsícem +4

      Acupuncture works, I had crazy injury in my neck which all came from my arm, this only became obvious from my Acupuncturist and what he found and done.
      Amazing... I was such a sceptic.

    • @jzmskzm
      @jzmskzm Před měsícem

      ​@@buckleysangel7019 😂

    • @buckleysangel7019
      @buckleysangel7019 Před měsícem +2

      @@jzmskzm laugh all you want as I laugh on my way to the bank from people lined up all day long on the half hour and pay $75 a treatment for me to fix them of things such as that. Silly atomists, wisdom is for holists.

  • @OblivionAviator
    @OblivionAviator Před 3 měsíci +61

    Love & blessings to Dianna, Kyle & all those caring for her!

  • @TehBurek
    @TehBurek Před 4 měsíci +696

    Hang in there, Dianna. I believe Destin was right to say what he said, to you and to us. You always seemed like the kind of person who fosters such a community of people around you who would truly just want to see you get better, in a situation like this, and not expect anything else before that.🤘

    • @controversial_7
      @controversial_7 Před 4 měsíci

      How did you do that?

    • @TehBurek
      @TehBurek Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@controversial_7 Do what? Send a super-thanks?

    • @controversial_7
      @controversial_7 Před 4 měsíci

      @@TehBurek yeah, half a million rands?

    • @TehBurek
      @TehBurek Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@controversial_7 No... not sure what you're seeing, but what I donated is worth just under 10 US Dollars.

  • @charlesward8196
    @charlesward8196 Před 4 měsíci +371

    Diana, on this Winter Solstice, the longest, darkest night of the year, every day from now on will be brighter and sunnier, and I hope your recovery follows the same path. Get well soon.

  • @dianethomas7149
    @dianethomas7149 Před 2 měsíci +33

    Absolutely right! Her only job right now is to get better! With Kyle loving her is such a huge booster for her recovery. I am a cancer survivor. I was misdiagnosed one year before being diagnosed. By then the cancer had made it into my lymph nodes. I believe the love, kindness and support afforded me by my husband, daughter, family, friends and complete strangers was fundamental in my recovery. Sending love and prayers for Diana, Kyle and all her loved ones!

  • @idrissawane2059
    @idrissawane2059 Před měsícem +26

    I am a nobody that just randomly stumbled on this video. I stayed and watched the whole video because of the genuine kindness and very meaningful message.
    I will pray for Diana and trust Allah will bestow full recovery to her. You will make it Diana you are surrounded by people who love and need you.
    This will just become another memory that you will tell your grandchildren whenever they need great example of courage and determination against challenges of life.

  • @jimsvideos7201
    @jimsvideos7201 Před 4 měsíci +766

    One day at a time. Dianna, Kyle, Destin, you're all the kind of people I'm glad to know.

  • @kevinbabb3205
    @kevinbabb3205 Před 4 měsíci +672

    I was supported in my (wife's) time of need by people who did not know us. It is my privilege to continue to pay it forward in her honor. Rest, heal and know that you are loved.

    • @distantignition
      @distantignition Před 4 měsíci +40

      Firstly, this is so, so kind of you. I'm glad that some altruism can also provide some personal comfort. Second, for anyone else considering donating, I want to echo the sentiment of another user (@green4black) to point out that a higher percentage of your contribution will help Dianna if you donate on GoFundMe or Patreon. This is nothing personal against Google, but their cut is substantially higher (30%). It's a different platform for a different purpose, so it aligns its margins closer to Twitch. GoFundMe takes a 2.9% cut and Patreon takes a 5% cut. Just an FYI!
      (One last note: for charitable fundraisers on CZcams, Google does not take a cut at all. However, donating on this video will not be counted as a charitable donation.)

  • @The3fingers
    @The3fingers Před měsícem +14

    Thank you for the good update.
    Im glad she is surrounded by so much love. Walk in peace and grace...prayers surround you both.

  • @ruicraveiro842
    @ruicraveiro842 Před 3 měsíci +33

    Wishing you a soon, sudden and fast recovery! In the meanwhile, keep on fighting. I am rooting for you two.

  • @ElectroBOOM
    @ElectroBOOM Před 4 měsíci +3260

    Thanks a lot for the update Destin. It is great that Dianna is in Kyle's caring hands. I wish them strength and health, and I hope Dianna will be healthy very soon. We are all here to welcome her back.

    • @Olds_Gold
      @Olds_Gold Před 4 měsíci +27

      You are my spirit animal! 😁

    • @philipplays3626
      @philipplays3626 Před 4 měsíci +27

      Wow its him the legend himself! :O

    • @SonicBoone56
      @SonicBoone56 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Thanks Mehdi.

    • @absolutelynonameslef
      @absolutelynonameslef Před 4 měsíci +5

      I'm not familiar with Diana or Kyle but am a big Destin fan. I've been in Kyle's position and can tell he is a good man. Diana chose wisely (and vice versa)!

    • @COOLFRIEND
      @COOLFRIEND Před 4 měsíci +4

      This is a scam. Name one other Covid case this extreme and long lasting.
      Patreon isn’t for donations either - should be a red flag.

  • @RiverReeves23
    @RiverReeves23 Před 4 měsíci +1235

    So happy to hear you're getting better. You owe us nothing Dianna, but we would like to help make things easier for you and Kyle. Little by little, your energy will return, the clouds of brain fog will part and you'll feel closer and closer to your old self. Big hugs xxx

    • @TRUMP_WAS_RIGHT_ABOUT_EVRYTHNG
      @TRUMP_WAS_RIGHT_ABOUT_EVRYTHNG Před 4 měsíci

      Ooof you should have donated this through patreon , CZcams is gonna eat most of that $500 . I think they take 60-70% just because they're greedy pricks at YT

    • @heinz57channel39
      @heinz57channel39 Před 4 měsíci +10

      You know I never recommend this but steroids might help her they helped me with long Covid.

    • @wlockuz4467
      @wlockuz4467 Před 4 měsíci +68

      I don't mean to downplay your donation but I would highly encourage everyone to use her Patreon for donation instead of CZcams Thanks.
      CZcams takes a much bigger cut from the Thanks than a Patreon sponsor.
      If I am not wrong CZcams takes a 30% cut and Patreon takes 5%. This means with Patreon more of your donation actually reach her.
      Someone please correct me if I am wrong and I'll happily delete this comment.

    • @Itsjcold0
      @Itsjcold0 Před 4 měsíci +11

      @@wlockuz4467rightfully so if it wasn’t for CZcams we wouldn’t know Dianna
      Nor of the patreom, some times you have to charge it to the game.

    • @CAZZIEK321
      @CAZZIEK321 Před 4 měsíci +8

      Thank you for the update. Diana’s journey sounds like she heading in the right direction. I
      ’ve had CFS/ME for years but can now do more than most people who don’t even have it, so long as I pace myself. The first two years seemed to be the least productive, with the crashes, but slowly with walks of 5m then, 10m then, then 100m and so on, I’ve found the old me again. Brain fog is hard to deal with but I really believe relieving yourself of unnecessary guilt (after all you didn’t choose your health so there no need to feel you let anyone down) is important.
      Her partner sounds like an angel. I was let down and left to get on with it, accused of faking it by my partner (yes, unbelievable, but this was 30 years ago when people didn’t know much, I hope we’re all more educated now).
      I do wonder on the merits of gut health and wish I’d tried something in that direction back then, but you clutch at every straw and results are never instant so it’s hard to measure.
      Anyway, I’m following Dianna’s journey and willing her better. I think about her often and check for information when it becomes available.

  • @christineyoungberg5389
    @christineyoungberg5389 Před 3 měsíci +14

    Thank you for taking the time & attention, along with your love & support of Diana & Kyle. Sending love & healing thoughts 🙏❤️

  • @hemantkharkongor5433
    @hemantkharkongor5433 Před měsícem +23

    Difficult to understand how a young and energetic person can suddenly fall ill...prayers for her speedy recovery 🙏 🙏🙏

  • @jonheaton2396
    @jonheaton2396 Před 4 měsíci +1242

    Stay strong. You got this. Wishing for a better 2024 for you both.

    • @seantiz
      @seantiz Před 4 měsíci +30

      Kind and generous.

    • @OMAN3307
      @OMAN3307 Před 4 měsíci +22

      You are amazing

    • @babayaga3098
      @babayaga3098 Před 4 měsíci +12

      This made me cry. The generosity here gives me hope, thank you.

    • @andrew_aka_drewton
      @andrew_aka_drewton Před 4 měsíci +4

      Huge respect brother 🫂

    • @uku4171
      @uku4171 Před 4 měsíci +1

      legend

  • @GranthamAtHome
    @GranthamAtHome Před 4 měsíci +327

    I'm a retired doctor and my grandmother, a nurse, once told me 'While there is life there is hope'. I used that phrase a lot in my career. So pleased Diana is making progress.

  • @01bigtrev
    @01bigtrev Před 2 měsíci +47

    I know Destin’s channel and been following him but never knew physics girl. I hope she gets better as soon as possible. All the best to you both

  • @elkhanany
    @elkhanany Před 2 měsíci +9

    What a truly touching and heartwarming video. I miss her content. I wish her speedy recovery and a marvelous comeback!

  • @911Hammer
    @911Hammer Před 4 měsíci +1182

    Dianna, keep up the spirit! You’ll beat this. Just remember it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Kyle, she is lucky to have you. Oh… and you’re lucky to have her! Destin… Thank you. ❤

  • @PlanetPlanktoN
    @PlanetPlanktoN Před 4 měsíci +416

    As someone who recently came out of being bedridden for nearly 5 years, I hope that Dianna can come out of this as soon as she is able, and that we all look forward to the day she is better, and we can see her smiling face in a new video of hers. But I truly hope she doesn't feel pressure to do that before she is ready and better. I hope that everyone who can, continues to support her until that happy day comes in the future.

    • @danbeaury2021
      @danbeaury2021 Před 4 měsíci +17

      I am very happy for your path to recovery. I hope your 2024 is full of lots and lots of walks outdoors :)

    • @vidareggum6118
      @vidareggum6118 Před 4 měsíci +3

      Way to go Plankton! I wish you and yours good health, a merry Christmas and the best 2024 you can have😊

  • @markstegemeyer4962
    @markstegemeyer4962 Před 3 měsíci +18

    I don't know Dianna, but I have watched you for years. Your witness is inspiring and I am supporting Dianna because you support her. Thank you for being the kind of man and friend I can feel this confidence in.

  • @ncdave4life
    @ncdave4life Před měsícem +7

    Destin, I am deeply grateful that Dianna has you as her friend. Thank you for your heart, and your testimony, bro.

  • @williamhoward7121
    @williamhoward7121 Před 4 měsíci +570

    I can't imagine 3 better people and I'm humbled by Destins humanity in helping and praying with her. Glad to help and Diana you mean so much to us science nerds

    • @ASP2249
      @ASP2249 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thank you so much

  • @allengeringer574
    @allengeringer574 Před 4 měsíci +758

    The part where she needed to take a break from talking...man, you don't know how real that is unless you've been there. I went through a period of nearly 15 years of excruciating pain. I lost everything and my parents were caring for me. There wasn't a single thing I could do by myself, yet my body and my mind were working in overdrive harder than they ever had. My parents were my biggest blessing and they showed me an example of true love that I could have never envisioned. Eventually, I got better and at the age of 40, I went back to college to get my Mechanical Engineering degree. Yesterday, I found out that I was accepted into the Upper Division and in two more years, I will have my bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. Hang in there Diana, take the first downs when you can and keep driving. And for Kyle, what a true warrior. He's going through it too and needs as much support. Let's help this wonderful couple out so they can focus on what they need to do.

    • @gurkdoinwork
      @gurkdoinwork Před 4 měsíci +6

      Was there any specific treatments that you can look back and identify that helped turn the tide? I've got a similar story to you / Dianna (ME/CFS). Looking for anyway to get out of this rut.

    • @danielkelsosmith
      @danielkelsosmith Před 4 měsíci +1

      15 years of pain? My guy what tf did you have

    • @allengeringer574
      @allengeringer574 Před 4 měsíci +15

      I tore my left sacroilliac joint when I was a firefighter. It's one of the two joints that connects your spine to your pelvis. If you follow your spine down to your belt line, they are about 1" on either side. It was excrucitating. All I could do is lay in bed because sitting, standing and walking was so painful. I had surgery a few times but in the end what fixed it was a simple nerve ablation that my doc didn't think would work. From the time I went into the hospital until the time I was back in the parking lot leaving was under 30 minutes, and 3 weeks later I went backpacking by myself. That was the summer I turned 40, so once realized I was actually okay, I decided to do a mile for every year old I was to get my confidence back and to do something for myself. Of the 42.5 miles I ended up doing, 31 of them were all by myself. I went back to college 7 months after that procedure and now we are here, almost 2 years from the day that I started back. I just realized something ironic that relates to Diana....the first class I had once I was back was good ol' college physics. Now I'm a tutor for that class. Wow. This is bringing back some memories and emotions for me right now! I sure hope we see Diana make a similar recovery and that it doesn't take 13 years like it did for me. @@danielkelsosmith

    • @allengeringer574
      @allengeringer574 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Yes. I had a torn sacroilliac joint and after multiple surgeries, dozens of doctors and other horrible experiences that I won't get into, a simple nerve ablation that took less than 5 minutes for the doctor to do was what fixed me. @@gurkdoinwork

    • @danielkelsosmith
      @danielkelsosmith Před 4 měsíci +4

      @@allengeringer574 god damn. That’s insanity. Glad you’re okay now!

  • @OblivionAviator
    @OblivionAviator Před 3 měsíci +9

    God bless her & Kyle. Truckloads of well wishes & SUPER positive vibes headed for both. And, thank you, Destin! Blessings to you, as well!

  • @mikedodger7898
    @mikedodger7898 Před 3 měsíci +36

    Thanks! Yes, please take the time to get better. Thanks for all that you've done

  • @zachmunro4407
    @zachmunro4407 Před 4 měsíci +2124

    Have never watched Physics Girl but I am a die hard SmarterEveryDay fan, so I am now a Physics Girl Patreon supporter, get well soon! A friend of Destin is a friend of mine

  • @mikeg9b
    @mikeg9b Před 4 měsíci +942

    Dianna, I started giving to you on Patreon when I heard of your illness. Whether you ever make another video doesn't matter to me. Don't worry. Just get better. ♥

    • @babayaga3098
      @babayaga3098 Před 4 měsíci +11

      You are so greatly generous and a shining example of what makes humanity good

    • @L4JP
      @L4JP Před 4 měsíci +8

      Same here - I started supporting on Patreon in response to hearing that she was sick, because I knew that income would be down and expenses would be up. Prior to that I was just a subscriber and fan.

    • @juandanielcastanierrivas9545
      @juandanielcastanierrivas9545 Před 4 měsíci +2

      Thank you very much for this

    • @yenjayhu7728
      @yenjayhu7728 Před 4 měsíci +1

      ⁠​⁠Props to you for donating and contributing so much!! As a side note, you may want to directly donate rather than through CZcams as they take a decent cut of the donations through the platform I believe. I could be wrong, but just wanted to make sure as much support as possible gets to Diana!!

    • @joshfairchild
      @joshfairchild Před 4 měsíci

      Same!

  • @user-dl8yp3fi8f
    @user-dl8yp3fi8f Před 2 měsíci +4

    I watched Physics Girl videos for a quite a while before hearing she was ill. I am so sorry she is having such difficulties. Whenever I saw one of her videos, it just made me smile. Her enthusiasm and happiness at presenting physics topics to the public in a understandable way was a marvel to behold. I just made my eyes light up!
    Dearest Dianna, I wish with all my heart that you get better. You have brought so much enjoyment to me and to all your viewers. What a wonderful person you are.

  • @TerminalChill
    @TerminalChill Před měsícem +9

    I had long Covid myself from the first wave that came over in 2020 and many of the symptoms that Dianna is experiencing, including CFS. I didn't start feeling healthy again until about the summer of 2023. I know it's a nightmare and you're fighting a good fight. Stay positive my friend, this too shall pass!

  • @glenben92
    @glenben92 Před 4 měsíci +547

    Brought a tear to my eye to see the plans kyle made. For some reason seeing a engineer making such a methodical plan to save his woman is an incredibly raw show of love

    • @awemowe2830
      @awemowe2830 Před 4 měsíci +9

      It makes it so real! Hard love.

    • @michaelpichahchy2489
      @michaelpichahchy2489 Před 4 měsíci +9

      This! SO many of us keep checking in hoping for the best!

    • @KekeeBlack
      @KekeeBlack Před 4 měsíci +4

      Right, and not only is he just feeding her, he has her on a super labor intensive diet of very specific foods. He's probably done hundreds of hours of research and talked to several professionals to formulate the plan. So all that on top of general caretaking is amazing.

  • @wild_lee_coyote
    @wild_lee_coyote Před 4 měsíci +573

    Diana’s plight helps exposes a quiet and too ignored symptom of Covid. I hope they can figure out what is blocking her from getting enough energy to get back to physicing

    • @Canleaf08
      @Canleaf08 Před 4 měsíci +39

      There must be more awareness about long covid.

    • @vector006
      @vector006 Před 4 měsíci +3

      BC 007 trials will be very interesting

    • @get_like_ryan3544
      @get_like_ryan3544 Před 4 měsíci

      Any adverse effects from Covid or the vaccines will likely never get the the proper funding for medical research because of its political nature. This was a man-made virus design to do exactly what it did and we were all just lab rats suffering from the experiment that we continue to fund through our taxes

    • @DonoVideoProductions
      @DonoVideoProductions Před 4 měsíci +19

      ​@@Canleaf08And more awareness of COVID. Many have decided it never, or at least, no longer exists. How many suffer as Dianna does, but we never hear about them?

    • @DC2022
      @DC2022 Před 4 měsíci

      @@DonoVideoProductions sweden has a 17% LC rate. With a huge underrated detection there are more than 2.5M long hauler in both UK and France. The first rate of 5% of a population is now obsolete due to high recontamination rate (so much for infection immunity promoted by those assholes from GBD). With some recontamination in less than a month (3 weeks for the shortest, 3 to 4 months on average) some people had covid TEN TIMES and each time is playing russian roulette with long covid, each time the virus damage internal organs and immune system.
      And minimizers keeps yelling "covid is just a cold now! Don't worry! you don't need mask, no isolation or sick leave!" Yeah, sure a cold that can put someone down for YEARS even if the infection was asymptomatic. And worst of that, is that they spread the virus to people who end like me with my heart now damaged and my brain have some memory issues and chronic fatigue, like Dianna or those kids now unable to walk. This, this infuriates me! Selfishness and neglectfulness are key today.

  • @KrayZJoy
    @KrayZJoy Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you SO much for this update. I have never been to Patreon, but this makes me want to use it for the first time to support her. ❤ both of them.

  • @johanfahlberg3778
    @johanfahlberg3778 Před měsícem +6

    This is only the third video I have watched from her channel, and I want to thank YOU for brightening her day, her husband for his unending support and care, and the rest of all you followers for giving her love, understanding and support from afar.
    I am lucky in the way that I don't have any friends or relatives suffering from this. My own experiences with covid were a couple of weeks with a cold, but because of my covid-shots, they never turned uglier than that, with only a lesser sense of smell and somevtastebuds apparently still sleeping being the downside.
    Get well soon, Diana! ❤ from Sweden!

  • @EricZago
    @EricZago Před 4 měsíci +265

    Have been a patron for years - the first video I watched of Dianna was the vortex video in the pool (with my middle school teen; who's now off at college). Here's a holiday gift to be used for whatever brings joy.🍥

    • @GrizzlyPath
      @GrizzlyPath Před 4 měsíci +7

      That’s the same vid I found her with when doing vortex research in college! I’ve been a fan since and truly wish her good health and recovery.

  • @LorisHartland
    @LorisHartland Před 4 měsíci +1982

    I had ME/CFS after covid. It hit 10 months post illness out of nowhere. I was terrified, confused, lost. Couldnt walk or stand, or talk. It was the worst thing that ever happened to me. Doctors couldnt help me and said it was anxiety. It wasnt. I went digging, found out REST, strict BED REST, was the only way to heal with brain retraining also. I did both and healed in 5months. It was so hard. But im back to normal 2 years later. I would have never made it without my husband. He took total care of me. ❤

    • @igweogba6774
      @igweogba6774 Před 3 měsíci +50

      Hi, I had the same issue during my University days. Sleeping for most of the day, food and very mild exercise healed me completely. I literally went on a sleeping festival for 3 months.

    • @NazmusLabs
      @NazmusLabs Před 3 měsíci +17

      May Allah (S.W.T.) guide you and bestow upon you His Blessings; Ameen.

    • @FernandoChaves
      @FernandoChaves Před 3 měsíci +10

      What makes you believe it was not anxiety?

    • @coder-x7440
      @coder-x7440 Před 3 měsíci +7

      I can’t help but be skeptical, respectively, only because the trigger almost always seems to be the caretaker. Usually around the time they get married.

    • @DangerSquiggles
      @DangerSquiggles Před 3 měsíci +66

      @@FernandoChaves Anxiety is not relieved by avoidance behaviour, it will get significantly worse.

  • @kamarpreet
    @kamarpreet Před měsícem +11

    Unfortunately, I had never watched her videos, but one of the shorts I watched and reading the comments got me intrigued and I went on to watch the videos and it is Heartbreaking to see her in such a condition. I hope I get to see more of her videos in the future. Wishing her a speedy recovery. Prayers for her and her husband ❤

  • @briancnc
    @briancnc Před 3 měsíci

    You have a heart of gold Destin, thanks for sharing this story, wishing all the best for Diana and Kyle.

  • @quentineggleston5484
    @quentineggleston5484 Před 4 měsíci +282

    Best wishes for a full and rapid recovery.

  • @olive_99
    @olive_99 Před 4 měsíci +417

    you can absolutely tell when someone is a determined, but extremely exhausted, caregiver. the mix of physical fatigue from exertion or losing sleep from worry/pain, and the mental fatigue of being so worried for the person you are caring for. being a caregiver is an incredible act of love and compassion. what an incredible caregiver Kyle is. the organization he puts into his care is amazing.

  • @a12i9
    @a12i9 Před měsícem +5

    This video touches my heart.
    I was bound to my bed for four months last year and not one of my friends visited to check in on me. The only people who were worried about me and and came for a visit were friends of my parents who knew about my situation.
    I was so stuck in my situation, I wished so much to have someone who I could at least talk to and share my thoughts with regularly. It's such a comfort to know there are friends and caregivers out there who see that.

  • @ravia.vkumar1080
    @ravia.vkumar1080 Před 3 měsíci +5

    A true example of what real frineds are for ! Praying for Dianna's early and complete recovery ! Thank you Destin, for being there for your dear friend ! Hope to soon see her back with her great videos !

  • @mountainman5173
    @mountainman5173 Před 4 měsíci +328

    Keep getting better Dianna!!! ❤

    • @SmokeyChipOatley
      @SmokeyChipOatley Před 4 měsíci +7

      @@Sm0lm0lsame and same.
      I know "it's the thought that counts" but as someone else who would help, who would love to but can't this is the best case scenario. I hope myself and others will eventually be able to give back not just to Diana but to anyone.

    • @mountainman5173
      @mountainman5173 Před 4 měsíci +3

      @@Sm0lm0l Haven't always been in a place to help out. I'm at a point now in my life where I can. I've been the recipient of kindness in the past, now it's time for me to return those kindnesses.

    • @Trey4x4
      @Trey4x4 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Thank you for this, I really wish I could help.

  • @redston_1
    @redston_1 Před 4 měsíci +974

    I’m so glad Diana is doing better, she is an amazing person and will continue to inspirational us for years to come.

    • @benjamindover4337
      @benjamindover4337 Před 4 měsíci +7

      Is it possible that Kyle is poisoning her to keep her in a debilitated state from which she cannot escape? How much can we really trust this Kyle character?

    • @RasjanSer
      @RasjanSer Před 4 měsíci +57

      ​@@benjamindover4337why so toxic? This is not the place for humour like this... Or you don't entirely understand the situation.

    • @benjamindover4337
      @benjamindover4337 Před 4 měsíci +3

      ​@@RasjanSerI'm concerned about Diane. All this started the day she got married. I'm not convinced that is a coincidence.

    • @TechTonor
      @TechTonor Před 4 měsíci +1

      ​​@@benjamindover4337Go to another place and make fun there instead. Thanks...
      That kind of disrespect for the current situation are wild 😏.

    • @ronaldderooij1774
      @ronaldderooij1774 Před 4 měsíci +8

      Is she really doing better? i did not hear that, unfortunately.

  • @k.and.j
    @k.and.j Před 2 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing, Destin - I can feel your sisterly love for Dianna. I’m so glad you could visit her, give her sound advice, and do what you can to support her.
    I love what you do on your channel, and I’m more impressed by you as a human being the more I find out about you. May the Lord Bless you and keep you.

  • @JohnMcDougal-cx2ew
    @JohnMcDougal-cx2ew Před měsícem +6

    I hope she gets better. Prayers for her and Kyle. Thank you for the update

  • @srikanth5868
    @srikanth5868 Před 4 měsíci +84

    My prayers are with you Diana. Hope you feel better soon. God bless you.

    • @Cortanakya
      @Cortanakya Před 4 měsíci +1

      You're a christmas legend!

  • @TreesPlease42
    @TreesPlease42 Před 4 měsíci +570

    As a disabled person, this means a tremendous amount. That level of kindness and support is admirable.

  • @craigharrison3058
    @craigharrison3058 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I was just scrolling through CZcams looking for something new and came across the Ligo video then the nuclear sub vid, great stories ! So i decided I'll subscribe and see some more. Well I started to see health update titles and clicked on this one. my heart sank hearing this. You are so right Destin it's not about making more content, it's about putting all your mental and physical strength you can muster in to healing. I will do what I can to support Dianna's channel and share this video as well as her previous content in hopes that people will be moved to help as well. Push on Dianna and Kyle I'm looking forward to seeing you in new Physics Girl videos. ❤❤❤

  • @aptorres01
    @aptorres01 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for the encouraging news. I am so glad she has good people around her she is a wonderful person who makes learning fun. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

  • @eddents
    @eddents Před 4 měsíci +401

    In the dark midst of dealing with your health struggles, know that you remain inspirational.

  • @danielpaulson8838
    @danielpaulson8838 Před 4 měsíci +87

    Thank you. We love you and care for everyone. Peace and love to all.

    • @the_philosopher_o_philosophos
      @the_philosopher_o_philosophos Před 4 měsíci

      👍

    • @MeganVictoriaKearns
      @MeganVictoriaKearns Před 4 měsíci +2

      There really are some good people out there still. I was beginning to doubt that. Thank you.❤

    • @UD503J
      @UD503J Před 3 měsíci

      @@MeganVictoriaKearns Never lose faith that there is still good in this world.

  • @sirvere4840
    @sirvere4840 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for the warm update Dustin, i hope Diana gets better real soon and the Hubby is a keeper!

  • @lorijudd2151
    @lorijudd2151 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Kyle's courage and strength are perfect.
    Dianna is doing everything she knows to get better.
    Together, if anyone can recover from this, they can. Together.
    I am rewatching all the Physics Girl content.
    I will continue to watch until there's is more to be seen!

  • @c64cosmin
    @c64cosmin Před 4 měsíci +119

    Get well Diana, LC takes a long toll, so happy to see you smile, well fed and fighting!

  • @djet00
    @djet00 Před 4 měsíci +83

    I love that there are familiar faces surrounding Diana. Thanks for the update, Destin. I didn't expect the immense joy I'm feeling after seeing you three smiling together like that. Keep it up, Diana!

  • @ralfbear
    @ralfbear Před 3 měsíci +12

    I only signed up to Patreon to help... and this is the only channel I support on Patreon. So yes, Destin, you definitely spoke on my behalf... Thank you... 🙏🏻

  • @user-yp8di1pq8i
    @user-yp8di1pq8i Před 3 měsíci

    Thankyou for the update ❤ My best wishes to all involved and especially to Diana.
    Much love, from Perth Western Australia. ❤

  • @rudyrodriguez4674
    @rudyrodriguez4674 Před 4 měsíci +356

    I really hope Dianna gets better soon, and that Kyle and her have a good support system at home.

  • @Olcans
    @Olcans Před 4 měsíci +1643

    Thank you and Kyle for your strength through these challenging times. Wishing you both the very best in 2024.

    • @CharlesLindsay1
      @CharlesLindsay1 Před 4 měsíci +43

      lovely gesture! I thank you, and I'll bet DC does too!

    • @MeganVictoriaKearns
      @MeganVictoriaKearns Před 4 měsíci +81

      You didn't just help Dianna by being so generous, you've also helped people like me who were afraid there isn't much kindness remaining in this world. Thank you.❤

    • @orbis17
      @orbis17 Před 4 měsíci

      @@MeganVictoriaKearns when you see genuine love like this, it's hard to not want to join in. Even if it's just helping out in their time of need ❤‍🩹

    • @niko7903
      @niko7903 Před 4 měsíci +10

      Very generous of you, Olcans. Such a great cause. I'm sure Dianna and Kyle are truly touched by your care for her. Hoping for great things to come for her, but also to you.
      Cheers

    • @brad3378
      @brad3378 Před 4 měsíci +1

      Do you have an uncensored version of Bard that could help solve her sickness without triggering a bunch of controversial warnings?

  • @Swampfox42
    @Swampfox42 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Sending you all the positive vibrations for a full recovery, as soon as possible 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @FernandoMartinezSpiritAmI
    @FernandoMartinezSpiritAmI Před 2 měsíci +1

    Thank you! I love to see people like you with a great heart and love to friends beyond words. You help restore humanity to our new level of being human. Thank you Destin and Kyle. From the bottom of my heart 🎉

  • @reveragew
    @reveragew Před 4 měsíci +417

    Being an engineer myself, seeing the checklists and how Kyle is helping Dianna in a methodical way made me tear up a little bit

    • @riccardosartori3822
      @riccardosartori3822 Před 4 měsíci +5

      Same here, really makes you think

    • @TheModdedwarfare3
      @TheModdedwarfare3 Před 4 měsíci +4

      Such a loving husband. That is a ride or die relationship.

    • @peterbillings3276
      @peterbillings3276 Před 4 měsíci +7

      It’s one of those details that really helps put you in his shoes-doing things you would be doing if it was your loved one. I think that’s why it pulled MY heart strings anyway.

    • @namvu2362
      @namvu2362 Před 4 měsíci

      Destin is also an engineer, so no doubt they got along at least purely on that!

  • @shuveshek
    @shuveshek Před 4 měsíci +87

    Take care Physics girl. Sending all the prayers and positivity

  • @dgonsoulin
    @dgonsoulin Před 3 měsíci +3

    Thanks Destin! I appreciate the encouraging update. ❤

  • @carolyncarlson6410
    @carolyncarlson6410 Před měsícem +4

    It was a year before I had strength to do anything, so much has been learned since! Bless both Diana & Kyle & Destin too for sharing this! Long covid is real! It slowly gradually gets better not sure how much yet- Please don't give up! You inspire me & no doubt so many others!

  • @orbis17
    @orbis17 Před 4 měsíci +214

    Get well soon Dianna, and massive props to Kyle for being a genuine good bloke and of course thanks for the update Dustin 🥰

  • @JMartinsATV
    @JMartinsATV Před 4 měsíci +764

    Destin is one of the very few “internet people” I trust implicitly. One can tell in his eyes that this is not fun, but the hope is real. Diana deserves all the help we can give her!

    • @cannaroe1213
      @cannaroe1213 Před 4 měsíci

      Destin is funded by US military, why would army want a CZcamsr on payroll? Disinformation.

    • @EEEEEEEE
      @EEEEEEEE Před 4 měsíci +1

      E‎ ‎ ‎

    • @cannaroe1213
      @cannaroe1213 Před 4 měsíci

      @@EEEEEEEEYes, E, exactly. Thank you meme from 2018

  • @kevinbrown3017
    @kevinbrown3017 Před 2 měsíci

    What an amazing thing you did, bless you for being willing to share. Lifting up prayers.

  • @Dr.Reason
    @Dr.Reason Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you so much for this update Destin, I have been regularly looking for a hopeful update.

  • @IronmanV5
    @IronmanV5 Před 4 měsíci +737

    Speedy recovery teacher.
    For Kyle: She is very lucky to have someone like you. If my sons & nephews are half the man you are, I would be very proud of them.

    • @lauraholzler1417
      @lauraholzler1417 Před 4 měsíci +14

      Agreed. I feel the same.

    • @poetac15
      @poetac15 Před 4 měsíci +6

      Agreed 💯

    • @ysucae
      @ysucae Před 4 měsíci +12

      sadly full recovery is not really possible with cfs/me. what we can hope for is some good days, sometimes. but maybe because of long covid and the surge in cases we can hope for a breakthrough in research. it is a really difficult situation.

    • @margaretgarana911
      @margaretgarana911 Před 4 měsíci +1

      This

    • @lauraholzler1417
      @lauraholzler1417 Před 4 měsíci +4

      I didn't know what that salad of letters meant. It breaks my heart to hear that. 💔

  • @JamieBainbridge
    @JamieBainbridge Před 4 měsíci +276

    You're absolutely right. I just want Dianna and Kyle to have some better income while she gets better. Thank you for setting her mind at ease.

  • @gordoncaldwell5597
    @gordoncaldwell5597 Před 2 měsíci +3

    My overall impression, and a very strong message from somewhere:
    Dianna is going to get better. It is very clear.
    She is doing the right things and has so much
    love and support coming in.
    Live long and prosper!

  • @allee358
    @allee358 Před 3 měsíci +2

    thank you for your offer and your wifes support. it wonderful for Kyle, Diana, her papa and her family and friends

  • @lonebaen
    @lonebaen Před 4 měsíci +210

    Thank you for doing this. I am disabled myself, yet I do the home care for my MIL when I am not dealing with my medical issues. It is awesome to be seen and recognised. Get better.!🎉❤😊

  • @leefreemanii2622
    @leefreemanii2622 Před 4 měsíci +230

    This is exactly what I signed up for…
    I didn’t even use Patreon until I heard Diana was sick. Its not about the videos I only started using it to help out such an amazing person. I will continue to help out as long as I can and I know I’m not the only one.

    • @NXDL25
      @NXDL25 Před 4 měsíci +30

      We need a system that will support everyone in situations like these, which doesn't require the patient to be a youtuber with some following and to rely on the generosity of others.

    • @maraschwartz6731
      @maraschwartz6731 Před 4 měsíci +1

      @@NXDL25 (it's called universal healthcare)

    • @christafranken9170
      @christafranken9170 Před 4 měsíci +13

      ​@@NXDL25yes, you do
      I am from the Netherlands and disabled. While the system here isn't perfect, the social security does provide me with an income that covers my expenses (including health insurance that covers almost all of my care), and a wheelchair and handbike provided by the city
      While I would much rather be able to help others instead of needing help myself, I am very happy all of this is available for me and I wish that for all of you too. I can't imagine living in a place where one mishap or illness can just completely ruin you financially. When you aren't well, you really have enough to worry about without having to worry about going bankrupt. Being that close to financial ruin all the time seems incredibly stressful to me

    • @hansisbrucker813
      @hansisbrucker813 Před 4 měsíci +2

      ​@@christafranken9170as a Dutchy that's in te same boat I totally agree.

    • @tobiastessmer5125
      @tobiastessmer5125 Před 4 měsíci +6

      @@NXDL25That would be a mandatory health insurance for everybody, if the US public could be convinced that this is not an instrument of governmental control over them and a little solidarity can be a good thing. Maybe the US government could take a look at some contries in the EU, where a few variants of such systems are in place. Most of them are reasonably good and are worth a closer look. Maybe not the British one, but even that is much better than nothing.

  • @MetalxxDragoness
    @MetalxxDragoness Před měsícem +1

    I just found Dianna and I was impressed by how excited she was to learn and talk about what she knows and share it with the world. Was very sad to see that she is so sick and praying that she recovers from this illness. Makes a 110% recovery with everything she has learned. Take care of yourself. Love to you and your family. God bless you ❤

  • @adventureindoorfitness
    @adventureindoorfitness Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for the update! Sending so much love to them both.

  • @captainhoratiobungleiii7147
    @captainhoratiobungleiii7147 Před 4 měsíci +280

    I've had ME/CFS for 13 years and I cannot overstate how wonderful it feels to know that there are people thinking about you and visiting is even better. You will have made a great difference, I'm sure.

    • @101spacemonkey
      @101spacemonkey Před 4 měsíci

      What do you mean had? You can have episodes that are basically flare ups but it doesn't go away

    • @jss1328
      @jss1328 Před 4 měsíci +28

      ​@@101spacemonkey "I've had" implies that it's still ongoing. "I had" would be closer to what you're thinking.

    • @smh1245
      @smh1245 Před 4 měsíci +7

      Man that sounds awful, you're such a strong person that you've been fighting this battle for so long. I wish you all the best and the greatest of health.

    • @Ernzt8
      @Ernzt8 Před 4 měsíci +3

      I don't know much about ME/CFS. Have you recovered from it?

    • @Yentl-gx2cm
      @Yentl-gx2cm Před 4 měsíci

      ⁠@@101spacemonkeythere are a lot of people recovering all over the world from ME/CFS! Also from long covid, so please be aware that you don’t take away someone’s hope.

  • @deyvidyfs
    @deyvidyfs Před 4 měsíci +292

    I’m a long time fan of Dianna and her content. I love science and I think Dianna is one of the most important people out there, when it comes to showing people how this universe is interesting in an easy and fun way.
    Ever since this challenge started, she has always been on my mind, as I’m always following the updates.
    We’re rooting for you Dianna. As Destin said, your job right now is to get better, and despite this journey being as complicated as it is, I’m really confident you’ll be able to do so. It may not be easy, it may not be fast, but keep fighting. You can do this.
    To Kyle and all her support network, I can’t express my admiration and gratitude for every single ounce of love and sacrifice you guys are pouring to help her. It’s really impressive and inspiring to see everything Destin shared, you guys are some strong and amazing folks. Thank you. Really.
    I really do hope you get better soon, but know that we’re here for you to do so, in your own time, with no pressure whatsoever. We’ll always be here for you.
    Sending all the love from Brazil! You guys rock! ❤❤❤

  • @Timbo_tango
    @Timbo_tango Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks, Destin for following your heart on this mission. You made my heart heavy and have brought a tear to my eye over my wake up coffee.
    Thank you for saying a prayer for Dianna, Even though I wasn't there, my spirit agrees with everything you said and may the He carry it and lay it at the Fathers feet.
    God Bless you Dianna.

  • @oldestries
    @oldestries Před 3 měsíci

    Tq man. I was only able to be back & forth to check Diana here in her channel. And today I found this & thanks for this updates. You are a good man Destin, a destiny at his best for Diana & Kyle. And last but not least, lets be smarter everyday…. And healthier.