05/24/2026
This is a bit of a different post, but an important one. It is coincidentally "good" timing since May is EDS awareness month, and I am writing this from my bed while recovering from a dysautonomia episode.
I have something called EDS (Eylers Danlos Syndrome). These pictures can explain more about what that is specifically about, but EDS comes along with other syndromes such as POTS and MCAS. All of these things are types of dysautonomia, which basically (in very simple terms) means my body doesn't know how to process and support itself properly. Dysautonomia symptoms are triggered by weather, physical exertion, if you don't exercise, what you eat, what you don't eat, how much water you drank, the type of water you drink, genetics, and so much more. Much of it is not well understood, or understood at all. That all being said, I am very fortunate to have fairly mild symptoms that I can manage. This cannot be said for far too many poor souls.
I think it is something important that I share with my clients because while I am very capable and driven, sometimes I need a day or might call a session short. I hope this will help you understand why! I am hoping to start sharing more of my dysautonomia journey and how I believe horses and riding have actually HELPED save me from experiencing worse symptoms. Hope you are interested in learning more! Please reach out if you have any questions, I will do my best to answer!
