Posted in Archive, november

The Weather and My Dystonia

So it is getting to the time of year I love! The trees are turning beautiful colours, the air is getting cooler which always makes me start hoping for snow, and the shops start displaying amazing Christmas decorations. Just going out and about at this time of year puts a giant smile on my face. However my Dystonia alien has decided that he hates the cold! Every time we venture out into the cold, my Dystonia alien acts up, causing my right arm to spasm and shake violently.

I am therefore putting my foot down. The Dystonia alien may have control of the majority of my body but it shall not take control over my favourite time of year! I want to be able to go out in the snow! When out shopping today with my mum, we invested in some warm/fluffy mittens, and a lovely warm blanket to cover me up with when I am out in my wheelchair. My theory is if I wear loads of layers and cover myself up as much as possible then my body should hopefully not go into spasm.

It shall be another experiment, which hopefully turn out to be just as positive as the last.

 

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I'm 32 years old, a mother, author, partner, and spoonie. I live alongside Dystonia, POTS, EDS, Osteoarthritis, and a dictionary worth of other diagnoses. This little blog has been set up to help spread awareness and bring light to these conditions and connect warriors with others who can understand each other's experiences.

One thought on “The Weather and My Dystonia

  1. Yes, unfortunately, the cold weather does not combine well with dystonia. One trick or tip is to really dress in layers – helps me. Have a great day!

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