What the Hell? The universe really seems to be enjoying a game of 'Kick the 'Manda and her Family' for some time now and it needs to stop and find something else to occupy itself. >:(
It's great that you found out what the basic cause of the recent health issues is and that the solution is working. I sincerely hope that the fixes in that area continue to work well for quite a bit to come. Yes, you really do need calories to make your body function and headaches, lightheadedness and memory issues are definitely some of the body's ways of telling you "Feed me, Seymour!" In particular, you need to keep some easy Brain Food around for snacks between meals. Things high in calcium, omega 3s and other amino acids are great for that (sorry, I can't think of anything that is gluten free or non-dairy off the top of my head). One thing you could do is to go to the local health food store and ask them to recommend some of their products for your specific needs. Also, it might not hurt to consult a nutritionist. Both options will be fairly expensive, but well worth it in the long run.
I'm so sorry to hear about your room mate's Mom. That sort of thing terrifies me far more than death itself does, that is for certain! However, with proper care and treatment, a lot of people are making full recoveries after stroke, so there is definitely room for hope.
It's always difficult to hear about someone committing suicide, especially someone we care about and/or respect greatly. I hope her family, friends, colleagues and students are able to grieve and move on, remembering all of the good and positive things that she brought to this world with her.
Many virtual hugs and huge amounts of supportive thoughts to you, your room mate's Mom and to Professor Hanna's friends, colleagues and family.
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It's great that you found out what the basic cause of the recent health issues is and that the solution is working. I sincerely hope that the fixes in that area continue to work well for quite a bit to come. Yes, you really do need calories to make your body function and headaches, lightheadedness and memory issues are definitely some of the body's ways of telling you "Feed me, Seymour!" In particular, you need to keep some easy Brain Food around for snacks between meals. Things high in calcium, omega 3s and other amino acids are great for that (sorry, I can't think of anything that is gluten free or non-dairy off the top of my head). One thing you could do is to go to the local health food store and ask them to recommend some of their products for your specific needs. Also, it might not hurt to consult a nutritionist. Both options will be fairly expensive, but well worth it in the long run.
I'm so sorry to hear about your room mate's Mom. That sort of thing terrifies me far more than death itself does, that is for certain! However, with proper care and treatment, a lot of people are making full recoveries after stroke, so there is definitely room for hope.
It's always difficult to hear about someone committing suicide, especially someone we care about and/or respect greatly. I hope her family, friends, colleagues and students are able to grieve and move on, remembering all of the good and positive things that she brought to this world with her.
Many virtual hugs and huge amounts of supportive thoughts to you, your room mate's Mom and to Professor Hanna's friends, colleagues and family.