Microwave of Forgetfulness

Based on a true story.

I’ve mentioned before that I experience “brain fog” due to POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), which is a blood circulation disorder–turns out, if your brain isn’t getting enough blood flow, and therefore enough oxygen, it causes some problems. Like forgetting things. Including how to do things you believed you did “mindlessly,” like using a microwave. I put my food in the microwave, closed the door, and realized that I had absolutely no idea what to do next. I did eventually remember (hint: you push the buttons), but only after staring blankly at the microwave long enough for my food to have heated up.

More brain fog comics:
“Wander” (Inktober 2023)
“Forget” (Inktober 2022)

Inktober 21:Chains

Inktober 21: Chains

October is not only Inktober, it’s also Dysautonomia Awareness Month! I have POTS, a blood circulation disorder and a form of dysautonomia (dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system), and this prompt made me think of the way I describe the fatigue related to POTS–like I have weights attached to all of my limbs. Standing up=imaginary weight lifting.

It’s also kind of how I’m feeling at this point in Inktober. We’re 2/3 of the way through! Only 10 more days to go!

If you would like to know more about POTS, the video “What is POTS?” by Dysautonomia International is a good introduction!

POTS Warrior

It’s Dysautonomia Awareness Month!

This is what “POTS Warrior” makes me think of.

I was diagnosed with POTS, a form of dysautonomia, last year. It’s a difficult condition to live with, but thankfully I’m slowly improving with treatment. You can learn more about POTS and dysautonomia at Dysautonomia International.