Hypoxia

Being diagnosed with hypoxia has become a new life for me. All I know is that I woke up from being in the intensive care unit and had forgotten who I was, where I was. It took me a year to fully understand the outcome of what my life would be like with this condition. In the meantime, I noticed that I had forgotten parts of my life; people and things were distorted in my mind. It wasn’t until I agreed to undergo neuropsychological testing that I learned and accepted my condition. The truth is that this condition is very individualized. What does it feel like to have hypoxia? Often times… people you are not in constant contact with can be forgotten. It has taken me a year to begin to process and adapt my life to a structured and comfortable life and to explain to new acquaintances the reason for certain interruptions within a conversation and possibly why things might have to be repeated.

People's reactions vary; some turn away because they cannot understand the disease.

I have seen the distancing and disconnection of many, but I do not blame anyone. I am grateful because dealing with everything that life has given me has allowed me to be a better person. A person who can coach, help, and express the true feeling of empathy towards everyone without any resentment. Although sporadically, some tears appear to cleanse the soul, I know that these experiences will help someone. Sharing true thoughts and feelings opens a window for many to realize and understand that they are not alone.

So let's start by loving ourselves

Speaking well to ourselves

Cleaning our mind and our environment,

Let us focus on living in peace with ourselves,

Once it is achieved; which requires time, effort and determination,

Then you will notice how everything will start to fall into place.

Have a wonderful day/night/evening/morning.

Mitzy Coreano May 15, 2021