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“A Gentle Look at What I’m Doing to Support My Body”

Jul 2
2 min read

Updated: Jul 7


Lately, I’ve been reflecting a lot on what actually helps me while living with idiopathic cerebellar ataxia. After a lot of testing, doctors confirmed that this is the type of ataxia I have — it’s not one of the genetic types like Friedreich’s ataxia, which is why it’s called idiopathic (meaning the exact cause is still unknown).

Because of this, I’ve been taking a more active role in figuring out what supports my body. I’ve slowly added a few things that seem to make a gentle difference for me. None of these are cures, but they’ve become part of a routine that helps me feel a little more supported.

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