When quitting a simple allergy pill turns everything upside down. For the past few months, I’ve been experimenting with various supplements. Right now, I’m taking iron, magnesium, and folic acid. I recently completed an 8-week vitamin D course and got…
Since December 2024, I’ve been trying to normalize my blood levels. Back then, several values were out of range — vitamin B12, vitamin D, folate, and iron were all on the low end. So I got to work. For iron,…
In my search for clarity around my restless legs, I’ve started to write down everything that might be connected. One thing that keeps standing out — both to me and my partner — is the possible link between my gut…
After a few weeks of relatively peaceful nights, last night hit me like a freight train—classic insomnia style. And I think I know exactly what triggered it… My Love-Hate Relationship With Marktplaats I’m obsessed with Marktplaats—the Dutch version of Craigslist—where…
Something has shifted.And for once — it’s a positive change! About four weeks ago, I noticed my nights were becoming a bit more peaceful. The restlessness I’ve struggled with for so long had eased slightly, especially the physical kind —…
Every Evening, the Restlessness Creeps In It starts slowly — a weird energy in my legs, a subtle pressure to move, to stretch, to do something. I used to brush it off as normal tiredness, or too much time on…
Ah yes, allergy season is in full swing. I live in a lovely neighborhood surrounded by trees, grass, and blooming plants — which sounds great, but if you’re like me, it can also mean: welcome to itch-town. 🙃 Allergies, Asthma,…
As someone who is highly sensitive, I often experience strong and sometimes unexpected reactions to medications. This sensitivity has made it challenging to find the right treatments without unpleasant side effects. To better understand how my body processes different drugs,…
When Everything Breaks Down Yesterday was a really tough day — physically and mentally I was completely drained. My symptoms had been intense for several nights in a row, and I didn’t fall asleep until around 7:00 a.m. each time.…
Two days ago, I decided to double my iron supplement. My iron levels have been improving, but at a snail’s pace, so my doctor suggested increasing the dose. Instead of taking 20 mg of iron bisglycinate once a day, I’m…