Reading Mystery, Thriller, Horror Books Until I Find a 5 Star... || Vlog 2024
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- Опубліковано 13 вер 2024
- Hey Booktube, I will be reading mystery, thriller and horror books for at least a reading vlog each month until I find a 5 star! This reading challenge better bring me some new favorites but we're starting with reading more from authors I've loved before. Next will be about popular books!
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Which authors do you reach for over and over for MTH books?
For thrillers : Freida McFadden, & ba Paris because I haven’t finished their backlogs.
Ruth ware and Alice Feeney for annuals.
I know you don’t like Freida and I don’t think BAP will be much better for you but maybe!
Ronald Malfi is amazing and there isn't one of his books I haven't loved. You might also like Rachel Harrison and Brom. Brom is so so different but the imagery is immense.
I have my favourite Czech and Slovak authors and found one book translated into English: Katerina Sardicka I shall awaken. I have mostly you recommended books on my shelf so it’s hard to find something that you have not already read or I know that you would not go for 🤔😀
I've liked a lot of Dean Koontz' books, although he's had several duds as well, he wrote some of my favorites, like Watchers, Intensity, The Face, and Mr. Murder. I liked two of Ruth Ware's books, but I started some others and I'm not sure I'll like more.
I love the Jane Harper books I've read so far. Her Aaron Falk Trilogy is one of my new favourites! I don't know if you are into humorous historical mystery, but I read the first Veronica Speedwell book by Deanna Raybourne this year and loved it. Episode Thirteen by Craig DiLouie freaked me out. So did Hemlock Island by Kelley Armstrong. Those are the only books I've read by them so far. But I highly highly recommend Jane Harper!
Going to the doctor as a woman with a chronic illness is SO HARD. On top of feeling awful and not having any answers the misogyny adds another layer on the suffering. The grief and the rage that comes with that is so complex it is debilitating in itself sometimes too. I know it's not really helping, but maybe it's just a small comfort to know that you are not the only one going through this. I hope your health trajectory is on the up from now on!
I so relate to this as chronically ill too, hugs!!
I agree with the misogyny 100 % but sadly, I have also been dismissed by many female doctors as well. Doctors in general, really. It's very hard.
Chronically ill woman here too ✋️ every time I go to a doctor, I feel like I am in a thesis defense for why they should help me. It's exhausting.
I'm usually here for the cat content 😂, but I just wanted to say that I'm so glad you're starting to get some answers about your health. Not being taken seriously can be traumatizing. Having such low leves of blood sugar can be dangerous (especially at night), so don't give up on fighting for your health and wellbeing. Sending you all the hugs ❤
I recently had thrombosis (2 veins in my leg stopped working due to blood clots), and when I went to the ER unable to walk and worried about having thrombosis, the (male) doctor told me it was definitely NOT that. I spent two weeks in unsurmountable pain before getting the right treatment. It was frustrating and scary, and I'm glad I was later taken care of by a team of excellent professionals, but that first dismissal could have meant severe, life-threatening health complications
I have been watching you forever but I am one of those ghosts that never comment... but I am so happy to see you finally getting answers. Hearing you talking about the brain fog is eerily similar to my brain fog and my doctors tell me its just a part of my chronic illness but its so debilitating and I want to find a way to make it better. I've tried so many supplements. Maybe I should also look at my diet. Hope you continue to get better.
I'm sorry you're going through it too! I hope you'll get better/get answers soon
I hardly ever comment because you always have so many, but since you said that about comments, now I will. I'm so sorry your doctor isn't listening to you, but glad you are finally getting some answers for yourself. Also I think it's so hard to find a good thriller, so I'm looking forward to you finding one.
I appreciate you commenting! I only have a few favorite thrillers but since I've found a couple I love, it must mean there are others right? XD
I misread “doctor” as “decor” and started laughing in confusion thinking I’m missing out on an inside joke 😭
I'm on the same boat! I think i never commented on youtube ever but it makes sense to do it if she appreciates it.
I also feel creepy a lil cause often i would read a bunch of comments but never reply to anything so we are all lurking a lil 😂😂
Came here to say the same thing. Thanks for all you do, Emily, and I wish you a speedy recovery!
My mom recently asked me for “page turner” recommendations, so we watched one of your horror/thriller/mystery/fall books recommendation videos together. She finally picked The Kind Worth Killing, which I also loved so I’m excited for her.
Lastly, you didn’t mention it in this specific video, but I’ve been wanting to tell you that I hated The Maid too. Ughhh. I love listening to you rant about it though.
God, the stuff you said about your health and doctors essentially gaslighting you into thinking it's all in your head hit so hard. That's about what I'm dealing with now, too. I'm glad you were able to get some answers, even if your family doctor didn't believe you. Hope for that kind of energy for myself--finding the answers, that is, not the doctors not believing me lol (I'm far too used to that).
I am so happy you are finally getting some answers! It is super hard being chronically ill as a woman, and I applaud you for not giving up!!
Welcome to the coeliac cat lady club! Took me six years to get diagnosed, and then another seven of me kicking and screaming that there was more wrong before they found I have ehlers danlos, too.
Being a chronically ill woman sucks, but the community of women who get it is one of the best. Wishing you well and many gluten free snacks.
The CGM has changed my life. There is nothing like having your doctor talk about your patterns without you having to provide the data. My doctor follows my CGM in between visits. I also refuse to go to any male endocrinologist. Mine is a fantastic and supportive woman that is about my age so she knows what I’m facing. Makes all the difference. Good luck, Emily!!
That sounds awesome and must make your life so much easier! Wonderful tool for sure
i'm still sooo obsessed with your background 🌿🤎
"What? It's not hysteria? who would have thought..." lol but glad you finally have a diagnosis
So so glad you’re getting answers about your health 😢 it’s SO maddening to have to second guess doctors and take a chance on advocating for yourself until you get legitimate answers. Crossing my fingers that you feel back to your normal self so soon!
Oh man, the not being heard from health care providers is extremely frustrating. I was convinced I had endometriosis and my doctor didn't believe me. Finally recieved a referral and guess who had endometriosis. Another time the doctors /nurses didn't believe me when I said the immunotherapy was pushing my dad into heart failure. The specialist ended up going to a conference that confirmed my well researched findings. Both doctors apologized. I'm glad you had your feelings and experiences validated. I'm glad you were strong enough to advocate for yourself, even though you shouldn't have had to. I hope nothing but the best for you in the future.
Glad to hear you are feeling better and figuring out whats wrong with you ❤ I highly recommend a young female doctor. You have every right to be pissed. F him!
Thank you for sharing, talking about it helps alot of girls/women. Dont let him get you down anymore, you are a smart, tough, kind and beautiful cat lady, he is just a bully. He's not worth your time and energy.
Didnt mean to rant, but I've been watching you since you started and have always liked you.
Horrorstor sounds fun!
Peace ❤
Glad you're getting answers and everything is coming into focus. Can you not change your doctor? Have one who believes you changes your life. The hardest part is learning when to push yourself to gain back muscle mass and endurance and when to rest to recuperate. Courage!
I’m glad you’re starting to feel better, although slow it’s still progress. It sucks that we have to take our health into our own hands, you know instead of the hands that studied and trained for years and years.
And I am glad you talked about this because it opened my eyes to some issues that I’ve been having and will have to look into, so thank you for being open about what you’re going through 🖤
I have Celiac too Emily and then developed Hashimoto's as well. It was so difficult to have symptoms I didn't understand before I got diagnosed. I knew something was wrong and nobody could tell what for so long. It was so frustrating and it took a really good doctor to finally get diagnosed. I hope you continue to get answers and feel better soon!
god I feel you re the medical issues and brain fog and celiac. Sending you positive vibes and solidarity! I'm glad to hear you're improving and I hope that things continue to get better for you! Thank you for sharing with us
also nah friend feel that rage, don't push it down cause it'll stick around (my hot take)
Don't worry I've ranted plenty so the rage isn't staying in haha
I'm so glad to hear you are feeling better and finally have some answers! 🤗Dismissive doctors are the worst🤐
Im glad youre finally getting some answers and starting to heal ❤ misogyny in healthcare is the reason i am afraid to go to see a doctor too. I wish there were a women-only doctors office where we could go to get some actual care instead of being told its all in our head lol
I am so happy you are finally getting some answers. Hope it will only get better from here. The doctor situation is the same all over the world unfortunately and it is rage inducing.
So glad you’re getting answers and love your content as always ❤ love the personal updates even more or equally as much as the book and cat content!
Glad to hear you are finally getting answer from your doctors but horrified at how long it took
Hi Emily! I’ve been watching your videos since 2016 but I’ve never left a comment because I’m usually watching on my tv. Since you said that about the comments I thought I’d drop you one lol. I love seeing your cats and I’ve gotten a lot of great recommendations from you over the years! I’m glad you finally got some answers on your health too. Hope you continue to feel better!
So glad you're getting some answers on your health! I'm also dealing with some health issues right now and its so frustrating trying to explain to doctors when they don't take your concerns seriously! Like why do we have to beg for decent healthcare? 😭
Hi Emily, I am a nurse in Canada with a lot of health problems related to my stomach and its seems impossible to find a doctor that takes us seriously as woman with health issues. I really wish you well. Celiac disease is a rough road but having the diagnosis will hopefully make it all a bit easier to manage.
I was diagnosed coeliac disease when i was 11, but am pretty sure ive always had it. I had stomach issues until i wad 15. It took over 4 years for my gut to get better. They started to think there was something else too, but it wasnt, it just took so long for my small intestine to recover. Am so glad my parents fought for my diagnose, even tho am pretty sure not all doctors took my symptomps seriously. I'm happy youre finally getting answers!
The coeliac disease has gotten more common here where i live (in northern europe), and i know multiple people that have been diagnosed in recent years. The symptoms can vary so much it can be hard to find.
As depressing as it is, it's good to hear it can be normal to struggle for a while. I was told I'd probably have few more intolerances while I heal and it was a huge pain to figure them out but now that they're out of my diet I'm starting to feel better. I've definitely a weird mix of symptoms all my life that would come and go so it definitely didn't make the diagnosis easy. I feel like more people have it then we realize!
I'm glad you're feeling better ❤ hope your doctor will listen to you! It is so frustrating when it happens.
Glad you enjoyed horrorstör. I really liked that one. How to sell a haunted house was a miss for me unfortunately.
I really like Simone St. James. Enjoyed The broken girls a lot too.
I feel you Emily and I hope you'll get better ! I struggle with chronic pain since the age of 12 because no doctor took me seriously when I hurt my shoulder. They all said to me (3 or 4 different specialists) that at my young age, it would get better with time alone. Fun fact, 10+ years later, I cannot have an office job or do sport without feeling pain through my whole arm and back. It could have been solved with simple exercices when the issue occured... And now it feels like I cannot do anithing to deal with it
I’m so sorry to hear that :(
I’m glad your getting some answers! I hope your blood sugar levels get better, but if they don’t, there’s meds that can help with that and the inflammation! I take one for insulin resistance & PCOS and the one time I didn’t take my full dose all I could think that week was, how did I always used to live like this??? The brain fog and exhaustion was ridiculous.
Thank you for being so open about your health struggles. I hope you can find the combination of food/medicine/lifestyle changes that makes you feel better ❤
Emily, I am sure you feel some relief finally having an answer to all of these health problems and frustrations. And you're right, it could be worse. It is absolutely horrible that we women have to face the seemingly consistent doubt, almost gaslighting in the doctor's office. I recently faced it too. I had to chase down a late diagnosis for ADHD (not cheap in the US) and research how entering perimenopause can heighten certain symptoms. It's like we have to become our own doctors at times. We, as a society, have so many steps yet to take to be really "heard." But we will continue to support each other. ❤ Loving your videos and, of course, the kitties too!
So glad you finally got some answers and are on the way to healing your body! 🎉 It will take time but there are so many more gluten free options now compared to years ago, thankfully.
Thank you for the health update! Glad you got AN answer, at least! I hope you get more answers and your healing journey is swift and restorative! :)
I read Horrorstor a long while ago, and I remember it being pretty interesting! I really love the layout of that book. Unique! I really enjoyed The Haunting of Maddy Claire - it was pretty intense, if I remember correctly. I totally know what you mean about needing the right vibe - you're on the hunt for something specific, so you gotta put things down that aren't the right book at the right time!
I'm really excited for this series - I'm always eager to hear more thriller and horror reccs, and I have found so many fav books through you! :)
I am so glad you are getting some answers finally. And the fact that you haven’t gotten a good nights sleep for four years is crazyy. Been like that for me for a few months and it is so debilitating like you said. Hope you get better soon❤
I am so happy for you to be able to give that health update!🎉
I am in the middle of being treated for Neuro Lyme after at least 2 years of active symptoms. I've had similar symptoms and experiences that you described. Specifically feeling drunk all the time and the awful brain fog. The first thing I have noticed since starting treatment was that I finally feel rested after a full night's sleep. I hope that feeling is right around the corner for you too because it was life changing to finally feel rested again.
Unfortunately, advocating for yourself and being dismissed by those who are supposed to help leads to so much more suffering for so many people. Your effort is paying off! You go girl!
Thank you! It's crazy how you realize how bad the brain fog was once it's lifted. I cannot wait for that first proper night of sleep. I'm glad you're starting to feel better!
Girl, I was born with celiacs and that shit is so hellish when you intake gluten - it's exhausting and so freaking painful, I am sending you so much love and healing vibes
I can't even remember when I first started watching your videos, it feels like forever! I still get excited every time you post. So happy you are finally getting some answers and feeling better!!!!
P.D.: Your shelves turned out amazing, it looks soooo cozy.
Glad you finally have an answer to your health woes. Just keep taking baby steps towards your goal to better health.
Chiming in that I’m glad you were able to sort out what was going on and horrible that you were being gaslit by your MD. I have an autoimmune condition that took 12 years to diagnose properly so I totally relate. I had started writing about about medical misogyny and had to take a break from it after hearing about a young woman who was riddled with cancer but after being dismissed so often they didn’t catch it in time and she passed away. Some of these stories require me to step back because the number of women affected is so overwhelming and it begins to feel hopeless. I often wonder what happens to the women who blindly listen to their doctor and don’t stick up for themselves or take some proactive control of the situation. It almost sounds like you have some medical PTSD, I have it myself and avoid making appointments of any kind with new doctors because I’m so sure I’ll be dismissed. Anyways, keep telling your story, you are not alone and I hope things continue to improve
I just want to say I am so happy and I feel vindicated with you that you found out you are celiac! I have a wheat, corn and celery allergy and when I don't eat in alignment with what my body needs I get brain fog and lots of lethargy so that totally makes sense to me. I also have sensitivities to a bunch of other things but honestly I am weirdly glad that my huge allergy flare up happened when it did. I hope you can continue to get answers and don't let your doctor win! My doctor left and I have a new one and she doesn't listen to any of mine or my family's concerns and its awful. Not being heard or listened to and refusing to hear concerns is so rage inducing especially because my parents are aging you should be helping not only wanting to fill out drugs rx prescriptions oh I could go on!
Love you, Emily
So sorry that you’ve been dismissed be your provider, but I’m glad that you now know what’s going on. I hope that your health improves.
And please know that you’re loved ❤
Glad to hear you finally have answers for your health issues. Also your curls look so pretty!
Thank you!
I’m so happy that you finally figured out what was going on with your health. I related so much to your frustration with being dismissed in healthcare and having everyone tell you it’s just anxiety. I got diagnosed with celiac disease almost 4 years ago now and I keep feeling so much better all the time but it is a long, hard road. But now at least you can heal. I did a full allergy panel with a naturopath to see everything that was irritating my sensitive stomach and that helped me on my journey to healing immensely. Sending you healing thoughts! If you have any questions about my journey, I’d love to help!
Also, I love this kind of find a five star in horror/thriller vlog!! 😊
Good to hear you found more clarity for your health situation. It's hard to work up the energy to get something productive done to help yourself and then being dismissed and having to repeat that until you get the help you need. Good luck :)
I'm glad to hear that you're starting to get answers and that you've already made improvements! I'm coming from a completely different situation, but my life has just started turning around for the better this year as well and I'm happy that that's happening for other people as well
Giiiiirl i feel you!! I bled every day for 3 years and my doctor (a woman, should i add) didn't do any other test than bloodworks. She made a request for a gynecologist 3 years after I started to have menstruations every damn day. Just said i was fat, should lose weight. Now, i don't have menstruations anymore (because the gynecologist made me took the pill for a year straight to "stop the bloodflow" and my cycles never came back) and she says that is my weight! 🎉🙄
I also have hypothyroidism, SOPK and insulin resistance (this comes normally with the SOPK), and I am begging to have tests done because i sleep like a mess, i can't lose weight because my system is so low and so tired all the time... this is such a pain. ❤
i am so sorry you had to go through all of this!
I'm a long-time follower, so I appreciate the health updates. I know we're basically strangers, but I want the best for you. Glad you're going in the right direction, and I hope it stays that way 😊
So glad you are finally getting some answers about your health and I hope you feel better soon.
Your hair looks so beautiful! If you do end up wearing your hair curly more often and want to cut your hair again (since you had said you might want face framing pieces), I’d recommend checking out Manes by Mell’s videos on DIY hair cuts! I’ve tried a bunch of them by her and they’ve all worked very well! She has a great one on curtain bangs that might be helpful for you, and it’s really easy.
Also, a 5 star horror book I’d recommend is The Reformatory by Tananarive Due. It’s really heavy since it takes place during Jim Crow in the US, but the characters are so damn good and it had some great plot twists too.
Hi, Emily! I almost cried while listening to you talk about your health and how you have been feeling (and re-expiencing yourself while watching your old videos) and your experience with doctors... because I'm the same. Almost the exact same as you described. Please ignore me if this doesn't resonate with you but the thing that has been helping me a lot recently was to accommodate my diet with the help of a nutritionist.
I had to fight to see one ("Why do you think food is important? Isn't the problem that you're always tired and can't focus on anything?" -- Doctors, really...), but they help me out A LOT. They read my blood exams and I found out that I was eating too much food rich in histamines and many, many other things. Currently, I'm working on literally healing my intestines because they really need the help. But I am feeling better and now I have a support plan that I can follow and the right supplements for me.
I hope you keep feeling better. I really hope you get well soon. Thank you for sharing this part of your life. I'll be sending you good vibes! You can do it!
I'm glad you finally got diagnosed and can start getting better. There was a former Booktuber I followed who went through a similar battle, fighting to get someone to take her seriously and listen to her.
Take care and get well.
I had a similar medical situation. I have Celiacs too (diagnosed 15 or so years now) and when I was originally so sick and got diagnosed I wasn't taken seriously either. I hope your health improves now!
I can't imagine how much worse it used to be! I feel like it's more well known now (except by my doc lol)
We’re all rooting for you ❤️🔥
Your doctor's story is so similar to mine.. I had problems with fainting and breathing throughout my whole middle school (or the equivalent for that in Germany) and my doctor always told me it is normal for girls my age and that the breathing problems are anxiety or panic attacks. After switching doctors my new one (a woman) immediately referred me to a pulmonary specialist. Well turns out I have severe Asthma that was causing all my problems. I felt so let down by my old doctor and to this day I sometimes struggle with the aftereffects. Asthma is not curable but when treated early it can be almost asymptomatic. If it had been discovered earlier I could have been much better today. But my doctor thought it would be better to just call it anxiety… Misogyny in the medical field is so severe..
I hope you get better soon and that your doctor will finally take you seriously!
I'm so sorry you are going thru that with your health...and i think you experiencing this would really make you enjoy "All's well" by Mona Awad, if you didn't read it already.
I’m very happy that you have answers. I know what a relief that feels like.
Medical gaslighting is so real and so difficult. I’m glad you’re getting some answers and I hope things improve for you.
After months of debilitating fatigue and other problems I switched providers and my first appointment was today. I finally was taken seriously and already have an appointment with a specialist.
I'm so glad you're finally getting some answers and improvement despite all the medical misogyny! I'm very lucky to have a great doctor who listens to me, but she has to deal with misogyny from the insurance company. She ordered an MRI for me and coverage was denied because it was "fishing around to find something wrong." Uh, yeah, that's what diagnostic tests are for. My ortho, a man, ordered it, and the insurance rep who approved it said she had no idea why it was denied before.
horrorstor is just a fun time! I am so glad you liked it
I hope you find a doctor who listens to you that is extremely frustrating sending lots of love
Please look for a female GP, is that possible? I have one and your story sounds insane to me BUT I know this happens including my previous aging male GP. It’s really not ok to continue to not feel well because you’re so uncomfortable going to see your doctor. I hope you feel better soon ❤
Women doctors are just as bad as male doctors. Sometimes they’re even worse
Sadly I learned gender does not matter. It was a male doctor who finally took my PCOS seriously and got me the proper tests for an official diagnosis. Now I am trying to go with providers that people recommend. They happen to be females though so that’s good for comfort level.
Unfortunately switching doctors is really hard here. He's retiring next year and I probably won't have access to a doctor for months/years after
@@BookswithEmilyFoxI live here in Canada too (new brunswick), it's so hard even finding a family doctor, switching is impossible! My doctor left a few months ago and I will be on a waitlist for years.
I had all the symptoms of hypothyroidism since I was 12. When I was young all the GPs and even an endocrinologist were male and they all dismissed my symptoms. So when I finally was able to get my own insurance in my 20s I chose a female gp, and she was hardly any better. By then I had done some research and I felt strongly I had hypothyroidism, but she seemed to be more reluctant to diagnose me with hypothyroidism because I had "googled it". At that point my symptoms had gotten so bad I felt like I was going crazy. The doctor who actually got me the proper tests that led to my diagnosis was my gyno after I begged her. She just happened to be covering for my gp for some patients. I went to my appointment and the receptionist told me I would have to reschedule because my gp was on vacation. I had a little fit, I couldnt stop myself from breaking down in tears and begged to see another practitioner and my gyno was luckily available in function of a gp. Otherwise I don't know how long it would have taken for my Hashimotos thyroiditis to be diagnosed. Another 15 years probably.
Just started watching but oh I see. It'll be a looong project 😂😂.
I'm giving myself 3 vlogs but I don't think it'll be enough lol
i'm glad you're finally getting answers! it's so hard being chronically ill and trying to find out what's wrong and how to manage the symptoms, especially when doctors can be so invalidating and disrespectful. i have a few chronically illnesses, some which i've been dealing with all my life, but i only started to be taken a little more seriously at 16when the symptoms got considerably worse and i started to develop other things (i'll be 21 in 2 days). it still took a couple years to be diagnosed with something and i still don't have all the answers, i still feel a little scared every time i have to go to a new doctor, so i'm always happy when i see a fellow chronically ill person finally getting the answers they need and the access to a treatment that works for them. it's hard and being invalidated sucks, i'm really glad you didn't give up! i wish you to be as well as you can be!
I’ve been gluten free now for 10 years so I feel you! Never got diagnosed because doctors didn’t do anything about it and I’m just figuring it out as I go along. It takes 3 months for gluten to get out your system and longer to heal, I hope you feel better soon! Also onion and garlic are similar compounds so I have found I can’t eat those either. For insulin resistance and gut healing trying the keto diet can be great. I did it for 3 weeks and felt so much better and no energy spikes and dips. Good luck figuring it out 💜
My fav Grady Hendrix is The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
So happy you’ve got an answer and are starting to feel better!
I would suggest reading Kala . It’s a literary thriller .and I suggest to listen to the audio book (beautiful Irish accents that really adds to the book ). I wouldn’t say that its a 5star book but my enjoyment of it was 5stars . And I especially liked the literary aspects .
I'm so glad you're finally getting answers! ❤It's so difficult having debilitating symptoms and yet have to find the energy to get properly diagnosed. I got diagnosed this week with insulin resistance & probably have some gut problems too. I cried a little with relief.
So glad that you are getting answers about your health and starting to get better even though it is crazy that you basically had to do this by yourself. I actually wrote a paper a couple of years ago about women’s health and not being taken seriously and it is absolutely insane stats that are out there!
It's such a weird balance because some doctors hate when you've googled your symptoms but others won't do their job... At the end of the day, you know your body and you know something is wrong. It's so unfortunate that so many girls and women are dismissed!
I am so appreciative that you share some of the personal aspects of your life such as your health. I wish so badly that we as women were not dismissed when it comes to our health but there is also solidarity in knowing we are not alone. Thank you for sharing so that we don't feel so alone! I'm sure you know how isolating it can feel. I'm going to make it a point to comment more often because I watch every video and look forward to them.
We have the exact same taste for mystery/thrillers (Behind Her Eyes, The Kind Worth Killing etc.) so I'd love to mention a few more I think you would like>> Insomnia by Sarah Pinborough, His & Hers by Alice Feeney (the only good thriller of hers and it's great!), The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (new release) and I think you should try Tess Gerritsen's detective thrillers (she who wrote the sci-fi Gravity)! For horror, The Patient by Jasper DeWitt (VERY solid, none of that open-ended stuff) and Sorrowland by Rivers Solomon. Don't know if you'll even see this, but I've been a subscriber for years, don't comment often, but I'm really glad to hear your health is getting better and wishing you all the best!!💕
"Listen for the Lie". A mystery/thriller; popular; funny; popcorn read. I will keep recommending until you read it :p
I have been lurking for many years without commenting on your UA-cam ever... BUT as a woman who also had/have a chronic disease I want you to know that you are not alone and hopefully you will get better. I had severe problems with my thyroid for years and the doctors said it was “just” stress and depression… Better now (got a female doctor who listened to me) though so there is hope!
Apologies if you’ve already read it but my favorite horror is Slewfoot by Brom. Takes place in 1666 😉 in Connecticut. There’s a woman who the townspeople are suspicious of, she may or may not be a witch. There’s a devil, demons… I call it a female rage/environmental revenge story it was so satisfying.
Emily, you may be interested in learning about how blood glucose levels change in women throughout the menstrual cycle. Levels Health has a good article on this topic.
I'm so glad you have some answers about your health! The frustration of not being listened to by doctors as a woman is so frickin real. I hope you heal quickly and the blood sugar settles down. If you go back to the doc with that info and they don't listen to you again I will fight them I stg
LOL I need to bring someone with me so he'll have to be a bit better
I'm so glad you're finding answers for your health! As a fat woman I absolutely hate the doctor. For years and years I told my doctor that I was struggling to lose weight (he said just try harder) and that I kept getting random bruises everywhere, was so tired all the time, and kept getting colds, my period was never the same. Basically a whole laundry list of stuff that he just dismissed and put me on birth control.
Well got a woman doctor now and she decided to actually do her job. Turned out my spleen is enlarged (random bruises and tiredness) and that I have PCOS. I'm so glad I finally have answers, the limbo of not knowing isn't fun.
I really can’t fully comprehend going that long without getting any answers from doctors. What a frustrating situation to be in! It would drive me crazy specially when you know something is wrong
Very glad you are feeling better!
Glad you're doing better! I have endometriosis so I know all too well about misogyny in the medical field. I also have a messed up digestive system due to endo lesions being too close to my lower bowel and it's a bit of a nightmare lol, hopefully things will change for next generations. I've been getting a little more into horror and I've heard of Island Witch, set in 19th c. Sri Lanka
I recently read Misery by Stephen King and I was pleasantly surprised! I am usually left dissatisfied with his books, but this one I actually liked from beginning to end. I like to read horror in the summer, now I'm shifting into murder mystery mode.
Also, I'm sorry to hear about your health problems, I hope things continue to get better!
I saw you have a copy of Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane already on your shelves, I really enjoyed that one.
Being female and going to the doctor sucks! It's so hard to get them to listen and take us seriously! I have chronic migraines and headaches and every single time I go to my family doctor, he asks me why I don't just Aleve every day. Thankfully, I have a very good neurologist who does listen (and also has migraines) who has helped me to manage better. But it has taken decades for me to get answers and any relief (they're not gone, but I have more and better tools). At some point, I felt like I was just a guinea pig for experiments.
Migraines are the worst! I used to have them all the time as a kid and as an adult I'd get sometimes get some around my period so I thought it was hormone related. They're gone since going gluten free (because I'm celiac don't want it to sound like I'm claiming gf is the answer for you!). I'm so glad you have found someone who listens to you!
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So sorry you've had such trouble getting proper diagnoses medically. It's bad enough have chronic health issues, but having your family doctor dismiss your symptoms makes it all the more frustrating. Glad you were able to clearly document the problems in such a way so that you can get the appropriate medical help!
Glad you got answers about your health
So glad to know you are moving forward in your healing and have some answers. As someone who had to selfdiagnose IBS and after 6 years has just started the healing journey... I can relate and feel your excitement. One day at a time, right?!
My doctor wanted to diagnose me with that since he had no answer and it was probably due to anxiety... it's so frustrating! I hope you'll feel better!
Hoping you can have the answers with your health, it's so frustrating when you have a horrible experience with your doctors and they don't believe your own symptoms, far to often happens, i was hospitalized recently and my doctor was horrible and the experience was traumatic thankfully I'm better now and I hope you can be better too❤
Thank you for the health update! I’ve been worried for months!
I have a complicated medical issue which isn’t that uncommon but not well documented or talked about. It took 3 years of pain and many many doctors saying “I don’t know.” “I can’t help you.” I was getting so sick could hard do anything. Now I’m have constant fatigue and am having the same experience. It’s terrifying how much doctors don’t really know.
I have the worst brain fog since going through chemo and it's so horrible, I also feel so dumb. Glad yours is starting to clear!
The mystery thriller book I am most interested in reading now is Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy. A short synopsis: Inti Flynn arrives in Scotland with her twin sister, Aggie, to lead a team of biologists tasked with reintroducing fourteen gray wolves into the remote Highlands. As the wolves surprise everyone by thriving, Inti begins to let her guard down, even opening herself up to the possibility of love. But when a farmer is found dead, Inti knows where the town will lay blame.
You thought people were going to skip the part about your health! Well, it seems not. I am glad for that. I am also happy to see people connect and empathise. Regarding the challenge, just take into account how many books you've read so far! It's normal to have higher standards! Take care! I can hardly wait for your next video. ❤😊🤗
So glad you're finally feeling better. And I love that you got some validation from the blood sugar machine. Dont love that your doctor doesn't believe you or put enough energy into trying
I have always loved your videos. Doesnt matter to me if you have brain fog! (Although I'd prefer you didn't, for you)
Loved How to Sell A Haunted House by Glady Hendrix. My favourite for this year for sure. Plan to read the other books he's written. Try it if you haven't!
I need to try more!
I'm so glad that you're starting to feel better. I've noticed lately that you seem to be happier and have more energy in your videos like you did years ago when I first started watching. It's truely lovely to see! And I'm sorry that your doctor sucks. I know we're short on doctors but I don't suppose it would be possible to switch doctors or get a nurse practitioner? I'm sure you've looked into it already. Anyway, I'll be wishing for you to continue healing.
Ugh yes. As a diabetic it really sucks that CGMs are not free or even that easily accessible. My health insurance doesn’t cover it and I was told for a couple months supply it would cost me $450 and I can’t afford that on my own so..I just have to struggle without it. 😅
So all of us chronically ill girlies have been watching your videos in the shadows apparently, judging by the comments 😂. Hoping you get the correct support soon/find a good thriller/find a five star read. 🖤
There's lots of us apparently lol
Oh my goodness! Your health update hit home for me. I went through a period of time after the birth of my second child where I felt drunk all the time, to the point where I thought I shouldn't drive. It was the worst brain fog. I went to see a naturopath, because like you, i don't trust doctors! They usually have no answers and no tact. Anyways, she put me on a high protein, low-carb diet and it worked for me. It's been a few years now, but I believe I was on it for a few months. But that's the best I ever felt, it's just so hard to stay that low carb! I'm glad you're starting to feel better. Health problems can certainly be debilitating, even the ones the doctors refuse to acknowledge.
I feel like insulin resistance is fairly common but we’re told most people don’t have symptoms until diabetes and… I’m starting to not believe it. We just push through until we’re bad enough to be diagnosed lol
My best friend has SEVERE celiac disease. I can offer some advice if you’d like. I’m so so glad you’ve gotten answers. I’ve been watching you long enough to see your highs and lows and you’ve been through it. Can’t wait to see you return to yourself! ❤
This is great! I'm basically doing the same, but I'm new to the genre, they tend to not work for me, but once in awhile I find a gem.