Danielle Anthony

Chronic condition(s):
Dysautonomia, POTS, fibromyalgia, HSD

How long has your condition(s) played a role in your life? Feel free to share when you were diagnosed/started having symptoms/etc.?
For two years in April, I have been chronically ill, first diagnosed with Fibromyalgia because of chronic pain, then a couple of months later, I found out that I have all these other things going on too. I still don’t have all the answers I’m searching for.

What has been your greatest challenge with your chronic illness?
Being a mother with chronic illnesses. Progressively getting worse, and not knowing why. Isolation of chronic illness.

What has been your greatest accomplishment with your chronic illness?
Finding joy and hope amidst the struggle. God has brought me through some very hard times. Weeks, months, and now years battling my body.

Do you have any advice for someone new to the world of chronic illness? What is one thing you wish you had known that would have made your life easier? 
I wish I had known grieving the old you is NORMAL. It doesn’t mean you’re crazy. Bloodwork doesn’t always tell everything about your health. If a doctor gaslights you, find one that will listen! If you think a mobility aid could help you, use it!

And, if you’d like to follow Danielle on her chronic journey, please check out her Instagram: @boymom865

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