This is a blog for those of us with chronic conditions based on, but not limited to, dysautonomia. It’s a place to sort of look and laugh at your symptoms rather than feeling lost and hopeless. Healthy days to all! The ask box is always open!Tumblr (3.0; @youknowyouhavedysautonomiawhen)http://youknowyouhavedysautonomiawhen.tumblr.com/<p>It feels like sand is running through your veins instead of blood.</p>http://youknowyouhavedysautonomiawhen.tumblr.com/post/50548864530http://youknowyouhavedysautonomiawhen.tumblr.com/post/50548864530Wed, 15 May 2013 22:41:01 -0400the sandman effectsanddysautonomiapotsncsvvsHim: I see that my touch gives you chills...<br /> <br /> Me: Oh, yeah. Mhm. <br /> <br /> My Inner Thoughts: Nope! 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