Oh Will, I have Ménière’s Disease and I live with this disruption in gravity all the time. It was worse for about 18 months after my first bout of covid, but a little better now. You capture it so well.
My heart goes out to you, Katherine. I'm glad your post-covid flare-up is waning a bit. Chronic vestibular disease is incredibly isolating; while I'm so sad to hear about your situation, it makes me feel less alone. Thank you.
You have my complete sympathy, having survived a couple of bouts of labyrinthitis. Thankfully my symptoms eased off after several weeks each time - I can’t imagine years of it!
Btw, parts of your essay made me queasy just reading about it - that’s a compliment to your writing, but not so pleasant for my head 🥴
If you've survived multiple rounds of labyrinthitis, you certainly know the struggle. This is the first time I've written about it--it can be really overwhelming to think about. And so I thank you for making it all the way through the essay—and for complimenting my crane! Be well.
Great read! I had it some years ago, and it was so debilitating. The nausea was the worst part of it. At bedtime, I would have to have a small light to focus on to help me with the dizziness, or at times have one leg off the bed on the floor. My sympathies to all that have, or are enduring this.
Thanks, Paul. And you have my sympathy, too. I slept with the light on for years and still can't do total dark. As you say, it's debilitating. I hope researchers make more progress and develop effective treatments soon.
There must be many a folk remedy that involves bathing or dancing or gathering herbs or doing something in the light of a full moon. Last night here, it was full and yellow-orange; radiant. Tonight it was shining well but obscured by clouds, the converse side of the coin.
Beautiful description of your moon-viewing experience, Daniel. Yes, let's hope a little lunar magic does the trick! Thanks for reading & for the well-wishes.
Hi Will!👋🏽 New Substacker/subscriber here. I’ve read your last 4 entries so far and just wanna thank you for your work on this newsletter. As a lover of all things Moon, I love this monthly space you’ve created; it’s one of my favorites so far! Regarding your post, as a clinical psychologist in a completely different field, I find the realm of space psychology utterly fascinating! Can’t wait to read more! 🌘✌🏽
Thanks Amee! So glad you found my newsletter. Best of luck with your own. In my experience, Substack is a great platform for meeting amazing readers and writers. See you on the Harvest Moon!
Aug 20, 2023·edited Aug 20, 2023Liked by Will Dowd
gorgeous. I'm glad to have found your lunar missives (!) and touched by your sharing your, if you don't mind me calling it so, disability story. I spend so much time in my room, alone, for different non-traditional disability reasons. this is really lovely to read. thank you.
I'm glad you found this newsletter, too. I'm sorry to hear that you're in the same boat, spending so much time marooned in your room alone. Hope the LD gives you an ounce of company on the full moon.
I'm sorry, I also struggle with regular bouts of vertigo (I believe it's caused by anxiety and stress, in my case). It's horrible and often leaves me feeling completely untethered, with no place to ground myself (which ironically then exacerbates my anxiety).
Good grief. Having undergone a mere month of vestibular therapy for vertigo following a concussion, I am astounded by your ability to adapt to such a debilitating condition. That you manage somehow not only to write--and to write so well--but to read, research, interview, synthesize, and even remain so curious and generous with your mind is remarkable. I'm happy I bumbled my way to your work.
Oh Will, I have Ménière’s Disease and I live with this disruption in gravity all the time. It was worse for about 18 months after my first bout of covid, but a little better now. You capture it so well.
My heart goes out to you, Katherine. I'm glad your post-covid flare-up is waning a bit. Chronic vestibular disease is incredibly isolating; while I'm so sad to hear about your situation, it makes me feel less alone. Thank you.
At least we’re still writing (when we can focus on the page).
You have my complete sympathy, having survived a couple of bouts of labyrinthitis. Thankfully my symptoms eased off after several weeks each time - I can’t imagine years of it!
Btw, parts of your essay made me queasy just reading about it - that’s a compliment to your writing, but not so pleasant for my head 🥴
That’s an excellent crane 🥰
If you've survived multiple rounds of labyrinthitis, you certainly know the struggle. This is the first time I've written about it--it can be really overwhelming to think about. And so I thank you for making it all the way through the essay—and for complimenting my crane! Be well.
Great read! I had it some years ago, and it was so debilitating. The nausea was the worst part of it. At bedtime, I would have to have a small light to focus on to help me with the dizziness, or at times have one leg off the bed on the floor. My sympathies to all that have, or are enduring this.
Thanks, Paul. And you have my sympathy, too. I slept with the light on for years and still can't do total dark. As you say, it's debilitating. I hope researchers make more progress and develop effective treatments soon.
There must be many a folk remedy that involves bathing or dancing or gathering herbs or doing something in the light of a full moon. Last night here, it was full and yellow-orange; radiant. Tonight it was shining well but obscured by clouds, the converse side of the coin.
Wishing you healing and wholeness....
Beautiful description of your moon-viewing experience, Daniel. Yes, let's hope a little lunar magic does the trick! Thanks for reading & for the well-wishes.
Hi Will!👋🏽 New Substacker/subscriber here. I’ve read your last 4 entries so far and just wanna thank you for your work on this newsletter. As a lover of all things Moon, I love this monthly space you’ve created; it’s one of my favorites so far! Regarding your post, as a clinical psychologist in a completely different field, I find the realm of space psychology utterly fascinating! Can’t wait to read more! 🌘✌🏽
Thanks Amee! So glad you found my newsletter. Best of luck with your own. In my experience, Substack is a great platform for meeting amazing readers and writers. See you on the Harvest Moon!
gorgeous. I'm glad to have found your lunar missives (!) and touched by your sharing your, if you don't mind me calling it so, disability story. I spend so much time in my room, alone, for different non-traditional disability reasons. this is really lovely to read. thank you.
I'm glad you found this newsletter, too. I'm sorry to hear that you're in the same boat, spending so much time marooned in your room alone. Hope the LD gives you an ounce of company on the full moon.
I'm sorry, I also struggle with regular bouts of vertigo (I believe it's caused by anxiety and stress, in my case). It's horrible and often leaves me feeling completely untethered, with no place to ground myself (which ironically then exacerbates my anxiety).
For whatever consolation it can offer, know that you are not alone.
nicely done, Will 🙏🏼
informative, compelling, personal...
i wish you balance.
Thank you, Darren.
my pleasure, Will 🙏🏼
i've recommended The Lunar Dispatch on 'open to change'.
That's very generous and much appreciated!
Good grief. Having undergone a mere month of vestibular therapy for vertigo following a concussion, I am astounded by your ability to adapt to such a debilitating condition. That you manage somehow not only to write--and to write so well--but to read, research, interview, synthesize, and even remain so curious and generous with your mind is remarkable. I'm happy I bumbled my way to your work.
I'm happy you stumbled into my work too. Better than stumbling across the room from vertigo!