cloudmerchant

Your parents sound like saints.

I'm not a nurse, but I wanted to suggest that you visit the hospital and drop off some holiday baking or something for the crew that took care of you. You have no idea how much they appreciate that sort of thing, and I can guarantee they'll be thrilled to see how well you're doing a year later.

You're a clever little bastard, Alex.

I'd also like to second this one. I can't believe no one else has mentioned But I'm a Cheerleader yet!

I am here to second this. My ex was diagnosed with CVS after a very stressful time in her life. She suffered off and on for most of her childhood and well into her 20s, but she's now been episode-free for four years or so.

It does stop, eventually.