Living with Idiopathic intracranial hypertension isn’t easy. No one tells you the ups and downs you go through with this illness. It’s so difficult to describe because it affects each person differently.

I’m so excited to announce my brand, Poppy and Lily is launching mid July!

I have been slammed busy for the first part of the year and I really need to take a break.

Yes! I had brain surgery and I have a cat! And of course the roommate is moving out. I don’t wanna be that person that says I’m excited, but to be honest I am hopeful. There’s an omnipresence with certain people and it can suck the joy out of you. That’s why I’m excited I suppose - because at least I can see a light at the end of this long dark road I have been down.

Recently I’ve dealt with someone who seems to draw out my negative emotions and reactions. I shouldn’t say negative. I don’t think emotions can be negative, I think how we handle them can be. Anyways, this person has accused me of being self centered by saying, “you know not everything revolves around you.” Interestingly enough, they say it during times in which I am unbothered by their life. I have also learned that this type of behavior is common when you are ACTUALLY self centered. Because of this I have found myself doing unnecessary research into myself. I’ve come to realize this person is simply upset because they are not the center of my focus.

Intracranial Hypertension is a rare disease that affects many areas of your life. Today I just want to talk about what I have experienced and others have experienced. You can find out more about intracranial hypertension by visiting Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension - IIH Symptoms https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/idiopathic-intracranial-hypertension/

With the new roommate I have almost wanted to kick him in the nuts everyday. But what I have failed to recognize is that I can be cruel and reactionary while calling it defensive. But at some point, recognizing that the world around you is shaping you to react instead of reflect is how you can combat the feeling of “everyone is out to get me”.

Spent some time getting to know the roommates "friend". She is a very bright lady, but I also feel bad for her. Partly because I'm wondering how we (women) are feeding the ego of my roommate. I wonder how giving out our time is going to play a roll in his villain story. I'm not saying his a bad guy. But damn it if he don't act like one sometimes.

As of late, I have found myself over sharing. I'm not one to internalize my feelings. I used to rarely get visibly upset. But since starting diamox for my IH, I am down 23lbs and amy mood changes are noticeable. I go from 100 to 1,000 real quick. Idk what zero is.

Seriously, just vibing today. Woke up feeling pretty chill. Chill AF.

Alright I rambled. But you get the point.