I was born with a congenital heart defect that needed surgery when I was younger. First at four months, then again at two years. This meant that I never had a very strong heart. While I could do many physical activities, I never had the heart to run a marathon or join the army. But something happened, and my heart became weaker.
My addiction to a powdery white substance seems to be the culprit, but I won’t know until I go to the doctor. The problem is, I don’t have the money to see a doctor. I might qualify for some kind of assistance here in the states, for my pre-existing condition, but I don’t know. Disability is another option, but I don’t want to be a burden on the government. We have enough of that here, but they might foot checkups if I apply.
The conditions are as follows. My heart beats harder and irregularly, with bouts of dizziness and lightheadedness. More severe conditions make my upper body tingle and I almost faint. Ignoring the lesser symptoms forces my body to adapt, but my stomach hurts severely. The pain is comparable to eating a big meal just before running, but even worse. Resting until my heart slows can help, but I only have so much energy per day. Afterward, I have to either stop most activities, or sleep. I am assuming it is low blood pressure, but I’d rather have a professional opinion.
The addiction I have is not making this any easier. I’ve tried quitting, or at east reducing my consumption of the substance. Doing so is difficult when the substance is so prevalent in both solid and liquid form. Withdrawal symptoms are also a pain. You might not know how often these cravings happen when watching television or looking at an image, but it is annoying. Small amounts may be healthy, but it is being pushed way too hard by major cartels.
You might think this is my fault by becoming addicted, but what addictions do you have? Coffee, internet, video games, or even my own addiction. Nobody tells you the dangers of common substance abuse until it is too late. The information is being obscured by the cartels and the government employees they pay off. This substance is being pumped into every corner of the world by the kilo. Everyone suffers, just like when the tobacco companies fought so hard to wage their profits against our lives, and they still exist.
It is found in coke, chocolate, some medicines, and many other ubiquitous products you use everyday. This is why I urge you, for your health, to reduce this substance from your life. Remove sugar at every opportunity. Overdosing is easy, and the effects cumulative. Heart, liver, brain, everything is affected. The real problem is when you see how many products have sugar, fructose, high fructose corn syrup, beet sugar, and fruit sugars added. Does tomato soup or chef boyardee really need HFCS?
Every time I watch Adventure Time, I want cinnamon bun in my mouth so bad.
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