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At the moment she is stable, though she still doesn't get out bed. Unfortunately there are just not a lot of "updates", as her days/weeks are her just lying in bed trying to not over stimulate. I guess a current update is she is not, at the moment, in need of going to the emergency room. We'll hopefully film something and have an update of sorts here soon, her office was closed down this week =(
Dianna has played a significant part in my daughter’s love for science. I can’t thank her enough for that. I hope she recovers soon and gets back to inspiring a new generation of kids to fall in love with science. Praying for her speedy recovery.
very sad, but she should be fine, i think the vaccine wasn't the issue probably the virus..? I mean we gonna jump into the vaccine stuff now ? she's sick, at least she didn't die from the sinovac vaccination like a few family friends of mine nearly 2 years ago
@@starlinguk (Levi here) Yeah unfortunately it looks like years to maybe a life thing. I think we're all pretty shocked at just how long it might take to recover. She's been sick since last summer and it's only gotten worse...
and from what i can understand, all this happened/started only a couple months after they got properly married? they didnt even get to enjoy the honeymoon period properly :(
I have ME/CFS, and it can be debilitating. I just want to let you know that a year and a half ago, I was stuck in bed and my family had to look after me because I couldn't do anything for myself. Now I'm in my first year of my degree, and I'm slowly gaining back my independence. It's not perfect and recovery isn't easy, but it's definitely possible and it does get better
@@Peepeepoopoo42069..great. There is no scientifically proven cause for ME/CFS but fantastic that you know what causes it and have a solution, no-one has ever even thought about, because they clearly aren't as smart as you are. Really, you are a big help here!
I had no idea you were sick, Dianna. This awful disease has affected too many of us in so many different ways. For me, it took a month & a half in a coma and the donation of another human's lungs. I hope you read this soon, and I look forward to seeing more videos from you when you get better, because you're going to get better.
@@sibayanmitra7922 Right?!? I wouldn’t financially recover if I sent 5$ I wish Diana well & hope she recovers soon but that’s the extent of what I can offer. To OP : don’t underestimate your gift. 500$ is huge.
I found out about this channel and Dianna when I was just watching RUclips videos at 3am. In those few short videos, I learned so much more than I could've expected and it filled me with so much joy and curiosity. Then I finally find her channel again only for my heart to break to know that this is happening to her. I pray that she will recover and that she'll be better than ever, and I am so thankful she has so many wonderful people around her looking out for her and providing for her. Hopefully one day I'll open up RUclips to see that she's better and she can teach us about the wonder of this world again.
I have suffered from ME and fatigue for years, and last November my recovery had been so great that the diagnosis was retracted. I hope the same will happen for you. Get well, Physicsgirl. It is great to see that you are in the care of people who love you very much.
@@MatureFister a lot of doctors in the US/UK don’t acknowledge it as a real disease or diagnosis. 30-50% according to a meta-analysis of surveys done in the U.K. :/
@@nickc3657 yes and no. There has been a lot of media coverage of ME/CFS lately. But it has very low status and many doctors refuse to refer patients for evaluation.
After dropping out of high school and spending ten years of my life working in restaurants, I graduated with a BS in electrical engineering in 2020. When school was tough and I was doubting myself, Simone and Diana's videos helped me stay positive and passionate. They contributed to my new life. I'm happy to contribute to theirs.
I met Dianna briefly at Vidcon in 2019. The idea of such a fun, energetic person having to endure all this is truly heartbreaking. Thank you so much for taking care of her. Hang in there.
@@woopygoman I can't wait to learn her opinion on the subject. It would really make be worthwhile a video to watch. I hope she gets this when she recovers. A believer or not I'm remain her number one fan in the world. Get well soon Daina
@@woopygoman Dr. Carl Sagan died of cancer. As far as I have read about him, he refused to change his position till his last. But guys, whether someone is a believer or not, if you are one, and you want to pray, it counts.
We need passionate people like Dianna for the advancement of physics. Her passion can inspire and motivate others to contribute to the field. Sending love & positive energy for a quick recovery!
Never seen this channel before, but I'm always willing to help out where it's needed. Stay strong, Dianna! Love and light to you, your family, and your friends!
You are able to GIFT $100 to a stranger you like, but the very idea of giving like, less than a third of it, to single payer healthcare is outrageous to the majority of the people in your mad mad country. This sickens me so much...
@@JohnArktor Thanks for ruining the moment John. In a moment of kindness you managed to turn this into a political discussion, as if the kind person above even did anything to imply that they were opposing your views.
@@JohnArktor christ dude you’re all over this comments section leaving nothing but angry replies. are you doing okay? i agree that we desperately need to reform the healthcare system in the US, but this really isn’t the place for that discussion.
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ This seems very inappropriate. You're telling someone who is suffering to repent or perish. That's a threat, not a calling.
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2 Reported, and you should feel ashamed to invoke the name of Jesus Christ. I am in no way religious but this is not good Christian behavior. Think about your cruel sinful behavior and repent.
@@YolandaPlayne Im saying the World needs great Science Communicators and Diana has been doing an amazing job of this, educating people on difficult and hard to understand topics, in a way that makes it easy to understand and comprehend.
Unfortunately that's unlikely. We should wish her the best but prepare for the reality of a long road from which she may never "recover" as most people would consider it. Eventually well wishing might even make her feel bad for not getting better.
It truly saddened me to hear she has been getting worse. My daughter and I have missed her videos. I too have ME/CFS and struggle a lot. At one point I was very bad and didn't really couldn't do anything. Some family in a place where it is legal to acquire Psilocybe Cubensis (a type of mushroom) got me some and that broke me out of the dark room in my mind. I took a dose of 1 g/10 kg of body mass. It was like rebooting my brain, I have been very grateful for those who helped me and just want to help others who also struggle. The best part is I am able to somewhat function again, but I use a lower dose now from time to time when I need the reset. There's also a lot of promising research being conducted on this very treatment, so if you want to research it further it's out there.
That's a good amount, I have taken quite a bit and it is insane how much it helps the mind. The mind body connection is very powerful.. it is why we have to account for placebo effect. Do you use sacred 7 mushroom powder in conjunction? Also have you tried mega doses of Vitamins C and MSM? Just wondering, Thanks!
I found your comment very interesting. I too have some complicated medical problems. I don’t know how to contact someone RUclips. Is there a way that you could send a direct message to me? I would like to ask you more about your experiences. Thanks
My brother had ME/CFS as a teenager 22 years ago and lost about a year of his life. But he bounced back incredibly well. He went on to get a PhD, run several marathons, compete in international mountain biking competitions and build a very successful career. And he's still going from strength to strength. So fingers crossed Dianna makes a full recovery.
Very happy for your brother, that's amazing. Unfortunately a recovery like that is incredibly rare for ME, it's very few percentages who gets lucky, fortunately your brother did. Crossing fingers for Diana that her condition stabilizes and she feels better
I don't think luck has anything to do with it. Everyone has a different situation. Some people having eating disorders on top of it, some have incredible stress from their financial situation, others are in a bad marriage etc. @@lucheeese
@@lucheeese I actually never realized that. I thought you were mistaken, but after some reading, it seems like the best current estimates are that less than 10% of cases end in full recovery. I never quite appreciated how lucky my brother was.
Hi, I’m new to this channel. I have had a couple of scares with covid within my family but I’ve never witnessed something this debilitating. I know it isn’t much, but I wanted to show that I support you all on the road to recovery. Family and friends too, it’s not easy to have something like this happen and not be able to do anything about it. I’m praying for her recovery to speed up.
I'll be honest I did not know could be this severe, but when I first caught it 2023 November, I didn't think I'd still be dealing with symptoms right now still. I am nowhere near as severe as her but my memory does not work properly and I'm dealing with rashes over the body that typical treatments does not work on it (I have in the past had them with stress or shellfish and OTC antihistamines works).
Dear dianna, I am girl and physics is my core subject. People use to stereotype physics as a subject for males and the scarcity of females doing something in physics compliments this stereotypical thought. One day, i searched through the net writing, "physics female teacher" on search bar and guess what! I got you....i felt so good and motivated seeing you breaking the stereotype and so it's really heartbreaking for me to see you in this condition 😔 . The one and only popular girl who is in love with physics❤️....please don't ever lose hope dear...i know, you and your family and friends are going through tough time...but physics was also not that easy as you made it look....if you can make that easy, you can make this too...please please please don't ever lose hope...we need you...please be back soon.....lots of love to you and to your family and friends....FROM INDIA.
No one stereotypes that. Less women are interested in the field. People have agency. Get over yourself. You have the freedom to do what you want, as you are currently experiencing. No one has ever prevented you from doing anything you were able to do. Facts.
Diana, Not were you part of the reason why I decided to pursue physics in senior year of high school, but she was also one of the first people to show me that a physics degree can be extended beyond just the field of physics. She showed me that learning is fun and exciting and can always be applied to any aspect of your life. Diana, in my books you're one of the best science communicators. As of today, 9 years since I first decided to study physics, and a year a half since I completed my BS in Applied Physics for Computational Physics, I'm working as both a software developer and analyst for PV Systems. I will be helping you and your husband. Diana's Husband, mother, friends and family, I cannot imagine the pain you're all going through. Thank you so much for providing continuous updates and support.
Absolutely heartbreaking. As someone who has had ME/CFS for over 10 years now, I wish her good days and many spoons. Please don't lose hope, there are many recovery stories. Personally, I was really sick for some years, however I´m now a full time student and part time employee. That's something I never thought would happen when I was bedridden in a dark room, but it is possible. Wish you many spoons, Dianna, and please hang on to hope tightly.
@@texgale2466 Hey Tex, how do you explain people getting long covid from March 2020 onwards before the vaccine? Did the vaccine go back in time to make people ill. Did the vaccine create a wormhole? Please help us understand so we can all learn from you.
Dianna is one of the reasons I applied to MIT in 2014, and when I was miraculously accepted she responded to an email of mine regarding fears of moving a long way from home. 8 years later, I can link my incredible place in life to your inspiration all those years ago. My heart is breaking for your friends and family seeing you suffer, yet full seeing how much love and support surrounds you.
Former employee of PhysicsGirl here. Dianna is the sweetest most caring boss I've ever had. The times I was in a call with her or in the office, her energy was always so warm and welcoming and had me excited to be there. I hope that the specialist can get her to where she once was. Kyle, Levi & Dianna are the absolute sweetest, and I hope that things get better soon.
@@Canyoureadmydeadpan As a medical person… Your wrong… people still get COVID and LONG COVID even after the vaccine! and if you can’t say something nice don’t say anything… arrrrrrrrrrrr
@@Canyoureadmydeadpan How brainwashed to you have to be to believe the vaccine is fully effective 😂it's not even THAT effective yet alone fully effective, if anything it could've made her condition worse.
@@Canyoureadmydeadpan I have to admit that the question occured to me too. But ultimately it's not relevant to know for any single case, since the vaccination does not seem to work for every person 100% perfect every single time. See, for instance, this article in "nature" titled "Long COVID risk falls only slightly after vaccination, huge study shows" from May 25th of last year that I just found!
Hi Dianna,i wish you to read this message once you recover anyways here it is You are my biggest inspiration to pursue physics i started watching your channel about 7 years ago and from that moment I fell in love with physics and i would happily say that you are the reason And i got a PHD in astrophysics Seeing you in that condition is painful to watch I hope for a best and a quick recovery, And i shall wait to join you in your future endeavours
Diana, her family, and her husband deserve all the support they can get. Thank you for everything that you do. You’re making this world a better place and you’re a better part of humanity. You uplifted my life and many others. We wish you all the very best ❤
Been subscribed since the early days and you are one of my favorite science RUclipsrs. Get well soon Dianna! You have all our support, this too shall pass!
I've had ME/CFS since 2016 and had a horrific flair in 2020 and I was bedridden for an entire year. It took months before I could even manage looking at my phone and holding a text conversation was still impossible at the time. It was a slow recovery but tings are so much better now! I hope Dianna recovers well and I'm happy she has a loving group of supportive friends and family around 💕
thank you for sharing, glad you are feeling better, hoping for the same for Dianna, your story gives me a reason not to expect the worst! you can do it!
What?? it can flair up?? ? Clovid took me out a few months and just today I started to feel similar pain (I shrugged it off) are you saying I should be worried?
@@The_Charlatan No. CFS is a different thing and not very well understood. It can happen to people with no past medical history or associated sickness (like COVID). Its very scary, but not something you should personally worry about.
Curious: is CFS and anxiety related? I heard her say "it just takes over my mind" at the beginning and it really reminded me of when I was diagnosed with GAD: overwhelmed by reuminating thoughts, obsessively worried, no appetite, anhedonia for months on end. I'm no doctor, but I could understand how being ill from COVID then suffering long COVID could result in constant anxiety and perhaps lead to CFS...
In all my 60 years of loving physics there have been few who could explain concepts like Dianna can. Here's hoping for a complete recovery -- the world needs people like you.
Please bring her to Germany, she has not to pay a penny for her medical treatment here, even she is not German. It is so sad to know a country like the USA let their people die, just because it is too "expensive" to help them. F.... the US. Come to the paradise of the world, come to Germany where healthcare is FREE!!!!!! For everyone, even US citizens.
@@williamk4356Even if you’re a clinical psychopath, you still don’t _have to_ be mean. That part is a choice. Your choices define you. I hope you’ll choose a better definition for yourself.
Thank you so much for sharing this about Dianna. It is just beyond IMPORTANT to raise awareness about this condition. I wish for Dianna some peace in dealing with this, and that she will recover as soon as possible. And an enormous praise and gratitude to her support network, it is far from easy in every way possible. My mom was diagnosed with ME/CFS about 20 years ago. Even the diagnosis process was long and tedious (4ish years), and she had to face MANY doctors and specialists who downright didn’t believe her about her symptoms (this was Kansas in the early 00’s and almost no doctor had even heard of ME/CFS). Diagnosis is mostly a process of elimination, there is no revealing “test/s” that determine you have it, so it is a long and difficult process. My mom eventually had to retire early (She was just turning 50 years) due to disability, and even convincing the government at that time that she was disabled (while clearly so) due to ME/CFS was yet another very involved process from what I recall. Since then she has slowly gotten worse over the years. Every time she exerts herself (which includes major life events like moving to another state, and moving houses a couple more times), not even just physically but also mentally by dealing with stressful unavoidable events, it just chips away at her “maximum capability”, as she takes sometimes months or longer in relapse/crash phase after overexertion. I did not understand or “see” it enough in the beginning. I was young and just finishing high school and launching off to university on a sport scholarship and fully immersed in my own busy life of a late teenager. But as I have learned much more about it and seen very much how it has progressed with her, it has been heart wrenching. 95% of the time I just tuck away my “full” awareness of it because it just hurts so damn bad to even begin to understand her suffering, and I know that if she thinks she is in any way causing me “pain”, it just makes her feel worse. I just try my very best to support her in any way that I can, I love her so much. What a long comment that nobody will probably read, but it feels good to at least put it out there and hope that others don’t feel alone in these struggles. By best advice is to just learn as much as you can about this disease and support those affected. The best thing that can happen is for the world to become more aware of this, and that more research and solutions are then more quickly found.
Please get well soon Dianna! This breaks my heart seeing such a wonderful human-being go through something that feels like all of this shouldn't happen to someone as wonderful as you! Hang in there! Everyone here is rooting for you and for your recovery!
It's wonderful how sometimes we can be more emotionally connected to some random youtuber across the globe than some of our own family members. You have no other option than to recover, for all of us. I hope we'll be able to get "Happy Physicsing" in your voice in the next video.
@@cesarmoore7996 It's actually a reasonable point to make. I also thought to myself with how generous many people here are being, that I hope Google can treat this as a special case and forgo their standard 30% Super Thanks fee rate.
I was diagnosed with CFS 36 years ago back when most people still thought it was all in your head. I hope that with advances since then Dianna can get on the road to recovery. If anyone on her “team” reads this please make sure her mental health is attended to as much as her physical health. This impact of this disease is lifelong and I developed Major Depressive Disorder that was undiagnosed for years and there is some overlap in the symptoms. I’m wishing the best for Dianna and we are all here to support her.
I also have CFS, diagnosed just 3 years ago.... but it was undiagnosed for several years before that. I tried to struggle on as normal but eventually had a massive mental breakdown. I would love to know any advice you might have on how to live and have a good life with CFS/ME.
@@Decrepit_biker I don’t want to discourage you, but I don’t want sugar coat it either. it was a very long, very slow process of incremental improvement over many years. I had previously been a long distance runner among other things and I could no longer do a lot of the things I used to do. It was a hard adjustment but I had to kind of redefine who I was. It might be a trite saying about when one door closes another door opens but it can be true as long as you are looking for those new doors and not dwelling on those closed doors (which I struggled with for many years). Just remember that it will get better even though it might be hard to recognize the improvements in the moment. Also remember to cut yourself some slack and realize that you are doing your best and your best will keep improving over time.
I was never a viewer of this channel, just randomly stumbled upon a short with a lot of really lovely comments. this situation is breaking my heart. dianna seems like such a vibrant, intelligent, and kind person. I really hope that something good happens soon. I see a lot of people hoping for a miraculous breakthrough, and I can't deny that it would be great. however, she needs to take her time. great things can't happen overnight and hopefully this will take a turn for the better soon. I hope her husband, family, and friends are doing well too. since I help take care of my mom I know it can be really scary. but you guys are truly amazing for holding on and helping out and telling about your day. I bet she appreciates that all more than you know.
I cannot imagine the pain and emotional stress she and her family must be going through during these trying times. Diana has always been a source of joy, laughter and learning for me and millions of her other subscribers. Her videos have brought so much fun and knowledge into my life that I cannot thank her enough. Diana's infectious laughter and cheerful face have always brightened up my day. Her content has been a ray of sunshine, and it's been heartwarming to see how much she has impacted the lives of so many people around the world. Her attitude towards life has been an inspiration to many, including myself. Although it is difficult to see her go through such a tough time, I am confident that with the support of her loved ones, she will overcome this hurdle. I want to send my heartfelt prayers and support to her family during this challenging time. I sincerely hope that Diana will recover soon and be back to doing what she does best, spreading the joy of learning science to the world.
I just wanted to offer a ray of hope - I had ME/CFS about 15 years ago, but have made a full recovery. It took probably 5 years to get back up to speed, but it's possible. Patience, love, support from loved ones, taking it step-by-step and not rushing it is the key. Best wishes to you Dianna and your family and friends.
@user-ci6iu5rf4r As far as I know - and please, whoever knows more about this, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong - it's less of a "not being able to feel happy"/"feeling unloved/unlovable", although that can be a result of just not being able to live your life for months or years, as is often the case with ME/CFS, and more a problem of overstimulation/overexertion. Basically, every movement, every emotion, every thought, every sensation takes energy to do/process and for people with ME/CFS the threshold of how much is too much gets lowered. And it's a negative feedback cycle, where everytime you go over the threshold (i.e. push yourself to go to an event or just take a longer walk than you can handle), it can trigger an even worse fatigue (like, a really bad few days right afterwards and a chronic worsening of the condition in the future)
@user-ci6iu5rf4r They're not the same. I know this because I have both ME/CFS and depressive episodes! - ME/CFS commonly arises after an infection of some kind, as opposed to depression. - Depression makes life feel meaningless, this is how it saps your energy. You just feel sad and like there's no such thing as having a good day, so there's no reason to get out of bed. ME/CFS makes you physically tired. You feel exhausted in every cell of your body and even though you want to do stuff and are motivated to, you cannot. - Depressive episodes usually resolve within ~6 months. ME/CFS lasts a minimum of 6 months. - You can get restful sleep when you're depressed, it will just do nothing to improve your mood. ME/CFS makes every morning feel like you haven't slept at all. - Light and sound sensitivity are symptoms of ME/CFS, as shown here, but are not symptoms of depression. - One of the core symptoms of ME/CFS is post-exertional malaise, where your symptoms worsen substantially after what would otherwise be light exertion 24-48 hours after the exertion. Depression is a constant. All in all, the conditions are very different. If you want, there's many resources out there you can google.
@Pakistaniko Acc it's very different to depression, it's you want to do something but you can't cuz you're body doesn't take anything anymore. Just imagine having the flu 24/7 without getting rid of it
We need people like Dianna to serve as shining examples who continuously inspire lil-Dianna's in our own families. Physics Girl videos are something I happily get to share with my nieces. Hope to continue sharing a lot more of them long into the future.
Haven't seen this channel before, but it came up on the feed and this story is heartbreaking and terrifying. Sending much love to ya'll, and I hope she's able to get the treatment she needs.
But how come is that even an issue. The US of A are the richest and most powerful country in the world. How come a scientist like her could not get proper medical treatments??? This is insane. Proper in-frickin-sane!
@@JohnArktor chill out man - I’ve seen your replies to a bunch of comments now. I get you have your qualms with American healthcare (we ALL do) but you’re not being productive and you’re just being negative. Take the negativity to Reddit or twitter and off of this poor woman’s RUclips comments.
I almost cried while watching this update. Watching a girl with such a bubbly, effervescent personality get to a point where she can't even read messages of support, tears me up inside. I had to fight sickness and disability in my younger years. You can fight this, Dianna, I know you can.
@@DavidVerch This should be a message to the anti-vaxxers and those anti-mask (The government isn't going to tell me what to do) types who contributed to Covid's spread (and deaths) the past 3 years in the US. I lost 6 co-workers and 2 family members over the last 2.5 years.
For people wondering, there was an update a few days ago on her Patreon! The news is neutral, i suppose, stating that she hasn't made any significant improvements as most of the progress consists of stutter steps, moving forward then back just as quickly. At the least, it seems that she's improved from where she was when she was first hospitalized, but the recovery doesnt appear to be swift. However, the tone of the post (which asks for cute photos of dogs and words of encouragement) implies that Dianna was able to communicate needs verbally, so that's something. However, if i had to guess, we likely won't be hearing about a miraculous recovery anytime soon.
I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and central sensitization syndrome in 2012. I had been sick with what I thought was a bad cold a few months earlier. The first few years were very difficult and I could barely function. But slowly over time my symptoms have improved to the point that (most of the time) I can function pretty normally. I still get flare ups from time to time but they come and go. I’m really wishing for the best for you. I’ve been there and I know it’s hard, but there is always a chance your condition will improve. I sincerely hope that it does.
My husband has a bachelors in physics and you are one of those who inspired him. He still says no one does the pool plate experiment like you do. May you have a speedy recovery.
As a student she has helped me and my peers so much. Very few people can explain concepts so we'll and with such incredible energy as Dianna. I wish her the best and a speedy recovery.
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ How dare you invade this concerned community to hijack the fear and concern of the people here for your out of touch proselytization! Diana has shown us all here the wonders of nature, the real world and not the tales of Bronze Age shepherds.
I'm a physicist myself, and I've enjoyed watching several of your videos, Dianna. I feel sad for what you are going through now. I wish you get your strength back soon and eventually be able to return to this wonderful YT-channel of yours with more informative, educational, fun, and joyful videos. The best to you and your husband Kyle. ❤️ from Kim in Sweden
It's been amazing to watch Dianna grow and evolve as a creator over the years, and such a bummer to see any negative updates about her condition. I'm glad that she seems to be getting such great support from her spouse, friends, family, and fans. We're all rooting for you, Dianna! I'll meet everyone over at the Patreon page ;)
It’s been heartbreaking to watch Dianna go through this, not only because she’s such an incredible ambassador for physics and science who has inspired more people of all ages than most science communicators could dream of, but she’s clearly so universally loved by fans and fellow creators (which is rare!) I’ve got long COVID patients affected in different ways and it’s so frustrating and disappointing that we have so little to offer. Right now. Let’s hope that changes. Thank you Dianna’s Mom, Kyle, Levi, Simone. Get well soon Physics Girl ❤
I think it wouldn't be such a bad idea to do a video on your channel on long COVID / CFS ME.... Because it's such a debilitating disease, yet has such a little support... It's insane. Maybe think about it. Thx
In your country, is research being done on regular saline IVs? I heard that for many patients these help a lot, but here in the Netherlands they are apparently not allowed because they are against protocol.
@@djVania08 the most insane thing is CFE/ME being literally ignored for the past 20 years, and patients ridiculed. Given that is very likely it is EBV related I wonder if an episode with actual researchers on this topic would make sense.
At times like this we all need friends and supporters, I would love to Dianna back on the screen making more excellent content, love and best wishes from the UK. Please keep us up dates on her progress!
Dianna was a huge inspiration to me going into physics, I really admire her for her ever-lasting excitement and awe at how the universe around us works. I hope she gets well soon, sending virtual hugs 💝🫂
Thanks Dear Diana! Get well soon. We need more luminous people like you and your friends guiding others like us and spreading happiness and knowledge. Thank you to Diana's family and everyone around her who are keeping things running.
I just discovered this channel and now im heartbroken 😢 people forget how serious covid can be. Im in my 30s, generally healthy, and covid messed up my life for several months. Even 6 months later i still get exhausted way more easily and my lungs dont feel right. Nothing like dianna is going through but its happeneing more often than people realize, even to perfectly healthy people. Really to find someone who can make learning fun and inspire curiosity across ages is so wonderful. Humanity needs more of diana. Really wishing her all the best.
@@d3r4g45 Why don't you do it and set an example? Meanwhile we will support people like Physics Girl who has put in hard work to build a big RUclips channel, and is now suffering from a debilitating illness. Besides, it's more straightforward and not any worse than donating to the homeless.
This video came as a shock, as I have not really been keeping up with the science youtubers I used to watch. I hope you will recover well Dianna. Thank you for being such an inspiration for many of us
I've watched this video many times now. It's heart breaking to see such a wonderful person placed in such a challenging situation. Dianna, one day you will recover, and you will be mentally stronger because of it. We love you. Your family are wonderful and you are in our thoughts, often. You're unforgettable.
I've written a lot of Audio Description of Dianna's hijinks and her physics course diagrams (not always easy lol), and man, she's such an amazing teacher. Too many people don't understand the heartbreaking damage Covid can inflict. I'm wishing all the best for her and for all her friends and family working so hard. Simone, we've all got your back when she gets mad at you for this. 👍🏻
ME/CFS has been existing long before COVID and can be triggered by any viral infection. One of its aliases is literally "Post viral fatigue syndrome". This case just so happened to get triggered by COVID but it could and does happen to people regardless of the specific viral infection they get. Stop connecting everything to COVID.
Diana, you helped me get where I am today! I still recite myself the quick tips and advices you gave in videos of years ago. Now I am studying PhD in Aerospace Engineering! Wishing for the best recovery!
M.E/CFS is horrible and so difficult to explain to others what it’s like to have. Back in 2014, it forced me out of University just weeks after starting. Watching this brought back some not so happy memories for me. The road to recovery is long, and at times it may feel like you aren’t making progress or even that you’re getting worse, but things do get better eventually! Dianna, it sounds as though you have the most amazing support bubble around you and with their help you’ve absolutely got this. Take things easy and you will get there! Sending my best wishes to everyone there ❤
Ollie, thank you for sharing. I too have ME/CFS and agree it's difficult to get across to others that it's not "just feeling tired" but far deeper and pervasive than that. Can I ask about your recovery, as I am genuinely interested to know how much you are capable of. I have stabilised to a moderate degree but still have limitations and bad periods, 3 odd years after diagnosis and almost 9 years after first becoming ill.
I get fatigue due to colitis, and it's mild compared to chronic fatigue. But it's bad enough, so I can only imagine how debilitating and miserable it must be with a worse form of it.
My brother suffers from it as well, started 1.5 years ago. Anything that you can think of that you wish you had known early on? Are there specific things that helped you to get better?
@@thorwaldjohanson2526 for me it was learning to be kinder to myself. I spent a lot of energy I didn't have beating myself up for what I felt were my failures and inadequacies, which I might not have done if I had had some other disease or condition. I can now do some things I enjoy, though I have to accept that there are quite severe limits as compared to before. I used to enjoy hillwalking and hiking, now a walk of a mile or so on my very best days is all I can manage. I try to savour those moments as best as I can. I also had to give up working as I didn't have the energy to do it. I now accept that I probably won't work again, but can use what energy and the freedom of time I have to make the most of my good days.
Dear Dianna, you inspire and educate us with your amazing content. Please know that we are all rooting for you and hoping for your speedy recovery. Take all the time you need to rest and take care of yourself. We can't wait to see you back in action soon!
@@royyayush You have a good point. Whilst at home, making sure the air one breathes is free of the yuck she is breathing out is much better. Though IDK to what extent it helps.
Thank you Diana for being a source of inspiration and making all of us fall in love with the amazing world of science.... Wishing you a speedy recovery...
I am so sorry to hear this!!! you were one of my favourite youtubers .. though life took me in a different direction and i have not much time as i used to have for watching youtube videos.. i still admire you and your content.. hope you get well soon and start posting great content for all the kids and adults who are passionate about physics and science.. love from India.
Never even heard of this channel before, absolutely random recommendation. Wishing her a speedy recovery, sending strength to her family (especially her husband bc being a caregiver is so tough) and I hope she knows how much love and support she has. I've only been scrolling through these comments for a few minutes and I can tell this is a really positive community that she’s created with her passion. From one STEM girl to another- get well soon! 🤟
This is just from a passersby, I cannot explain how invaluable it is for people who love and care someone to put themselves forward in service/duty/voice for that loved one. This is true love and strength -- I am sure with all the love and persistence of Dianna's loved ones, she will return to the same The Physics Girl once again. One day at a time, till then.
15 years ago I had a mystery virus and got ME/CFS. For a year I could barely move. Took me about 4 to 5 years to feel truly better but it was a long hard slog. I do hope this lady finds her way back to life and good health.
it is hard to understand for outsiders, does the virus / CFS shut down the physical ability to move and feel tired or is it more psychological or both?
@@CoreDump07 It's both. It's a real catch 22 condition. You are mentally and physically drained, which puts you in a bad psychological state which then furthers the fatigue.
@@CoreDump07 In my experience CFS is physical and mental. Not being able to move or think can be very difficult and dealing with that is where psychological problems originated from with me.
@@CoreDump07 - Technically it's a virus-induced/post-virus disease that involves autoimmune issues. Typically correlating with cortisol issues and other reasons for non-restorative sleep (even when someone sleeps the proper amount). The people who claim that it's a psychological disorder are not up on the science, referring to an outdated and inaccurate theory that it might be caused by some sort of depression (very long story; short version is that MDD can be debilitating and exhibit POTS, yet that's entirely unrelated to ME/CFS related POTS). Difficult to summarize in YT comments; simple version is that it's now receiving a lot more study post-COVID and it's now very clear that this is every bit as real as any other debilitating systemic autoimmune disorder.
For what it's worth, it reminds me a lot of tick Lyme disease in recovery. For a curious mind, the limitations have to be devestating. Wishing every support for Dianna and you all in the journey.
Fellow ME/CFS sufferer here. Thank you all for this honest depiction of the debilitation and suffering it can cause. I'm still a moderate case but my condition has consistently been worsening over time. It feels so hopeless, like you're withering away and the world slowly vanishes from view. It's frightening! A wish for some relief for Dianna and all the other people tackling ME and/or long covid
Please look into stem cell treatment. It is truly a miracle of modern science. Even though it is restriced in north america you can go to Panama or a south american country to get it, where they have medical freedom. As well look into NAD iv therapy. You can get that in any major city in the world.
@@budspencer2658 I made up a colloidal copper solution, not to be confused with silver, .. and wiped a dab on the back of my neck brain stem area on the skin, when I got severe covid headches.. which seems to happen to the cns brain stem junction.. and it was a miraculous.. I also had a ml or two by mouth.. but from a patent I have just seen, it appears that the copper facilitates stem cells into the area of apllication etc to repair !!.. to note, high zinc doses will reduce copper in the body, and needs to be taken at different time of day so not to compete... copper deficiency is majorly implicated in brain stroke and heart attack risk. Hoping the see this and try it.. other than the other medication Ivermectin whihc is proven effcacious if taken early in illness.
I came across this video by chance or to be correct by algorithm. Even though I haven't watch a single video from this channel, but reading through the comments and watching the update, I can tell that Dianna is a genuine woman who loves physics and sharing her knowledge to the world. This donation is not much but I wish that she gets better in the future. And I do hope that her family, especially her husband, remain strong physically and mentally to go through this rough time together. Edit: the amount is 50,000 VND = ~$2, FYI just in case. And I have checked out some of her videos, she deserves all the love you guys gave. Wish her all the best in health and recovery ❣️
I haven't actively followed this channel, but I still tell everyone who doesn't know and also everyone I already told about the impossible flip. For me, she was just another RUclipsr, but that message hit me harder, then I thought it could. I guess, people that are not my family, can be important, too, and I wish them good luck. Get better soon, Dianna
Dianna is one of the most inspiring creators on this platform, and her content has always been outstanding, I'm not a regular, but I'm always returning to her content from time to time. Hearing this breaks my heart, I'm so glad she has people that can take care of her. I'll be here, waiting, until she can tell me more about this amazing world and its wonders. Thank you for everything, Physics Girl!
It’s so unfair that good people like you with infectious positivity and happy approach to life get knocked down by unexpected negative force. We all miss you Diana and we understand how exhausting of making videos with quality content must have been for you. Remember, just like a particle in motion, your health is constantly changing, and I have no doubt that you'll soon be back to your vibrant, energetic self. In the meantime, don't venture too much into negative thoughts, apply quantum jumps and dream about all the things you want to do instead. Recharge those energy levels, and don't hesitate to lean on your support network. After all, even the strongest magnetic fields need a little help every now and then to recharge. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a return to all the things that make you happy - whether that's solving tough physics problems or simply basking in the beauty of the universe. HAPPY GET WELLING!
I really hope you're all doing well and Diana especially. Really happy to see you, Simone. I love that you're stepping in to let us know what's going on. I love Diana's videos. One of my favorite creators and I hope she recovers fully, even if it's enough for her to make videos but not be in great health, I hope she stops focusing on RUclips and spends time with family. That's what's most important. I love that her husband takes such good care of her. I really hope she can get back to full health :'(
As someone who occasionally watched her videos, I did not think this would affect me so much. I am completely sobbing. Diana just seems so smart and innocent and it's really sad to see her go through something like this. I hope she recovers.
Same. I've watched her videos here and there over the years, they were always good. What's she's going through is so incredibly sad. I hope she makes a miraculous recovery.
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(Levi typing) I can only reply to comments on her channel. I can’t post my own. But please know that even though we are doing our best to report/block any users that do this, there is a lot of traffic so some still try. Again, Patreon is how we are accepting donations. The Physics Girl team will never reach out directly to ask for donations of any kind. Thank you.
@Ewoks A Lot I just reported one scammer for "promoting terrorism" 👍😆
@ewoksalot Me too.
Can you share any updates since this video?
At the moment she is stable, though she still doesn't get out bed. Unfortunately there are just not a lot of "updates", as her days/weeks are her just lying in bed trying to not over stimulate. I guess a current update is she is not, at the moment, in need of going to the emergency room. We'll hopefully film something and have an update of sorts here soon, her office was closed down this week =(
Dianna has played a significant part in my daughter’s love for science. I can’t thank her enough for that. I hope she recovers soon and gets back to inspiring a new generation of kids to fall in love with science. Praying for her speedy recovery.
bless your soul, Amit!
not a cult btw
@@DaBigBoo_ What?
What about vaccine science?
very sad, but she should be fine, i think the vaccine wasn't the issue probably the virus..? I mean we gonna jump into the vaccine stuff now ? she's sick, at least she didn't die from the sinovac vaccination like a few family friends of mine nearly 2 years ago
I hope she recovers much earlier and surprise us all, but in the mean time, she is constantly on my mind, with all the best wishes.
yeah i used to watch her vids loong ago so this kinda came out of the blue and was really depressing, best of wishes indeed
Mehdi!!! Make her an “electrified long covid ender adaptor”
Sadly a lot of people with long covid get worse for a long time.
@@starlinguk (Levi here) Yeah unfortunately it looks like years to maybe a life thing. I think we're all pretty shocked at just how long it might take to recover. She's been sick since last summer and it's only gotten worse...
@@ndbaker74 conspiratorial quackery is just as much helpful as everyones 'get well' comments
Quick shout-out to Dianna's husband. Being a full-time caregiver and watching a loved one suffer is ROUGH, and I hope he's getting the help he needs.
In particular I hope he's getting counseling, because you know this'll be messing with his head.
@Rania I can't believe you'd post a vid that is simply an ad for I presume is your work. Folks don't bother.
His supportive words to her were priceless.
HE'S AMAZING
and from what i can understand, all this happened/started only a couple months after they got properly married? they didnt even get to enjoy the honeymoon period properly :(
Prayed for you for healing, Diana. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
I have ME/CFS, and it can be debilitating. I just want to let you know that a year and a half ago, I was stuck in bed and my family had to look after me because I couldn't do anything for myself. Now I'm in my first year of my degree, and I'm slowly gaining back my independence. It's not perfect and recovery isn't easy, but it's definitely possible and it does get better
So happy for you!
It's usually psychosomatic. You and the girl in this video should get the therapy you need to not feel so sleepy.
@@Peepeepoopoo42069..great. There is no scientifically proven cause for ME/CFS but fantastic that you know what causes it and have a solution, no-one has ever even thought about, because they clearly aren't as smart as you are. Really, you are a big help here!
@@Peepeepoopoo42069.. ah that would be wonderful. unfortunately I've been in therapy since I was eleven years old
@@Peepeepoopoo42069.. thats simply wrong
I had no idea you were sick, Dianna. This awful disease has affected too many of us in so many different ways. For me, it took a month & a half in a coma and the donation of another human's lungs. I hope you read this soon, and I look forward to seeing more videos from you when you get better, because you're going to get better.
I'm so sorry to hear that, how well are you now?
thanks for sharing. Recovery is possible, and you're living proof.
I think patreon takes less of a cut fyi
@York Hunt dude, shut up. This is not the place for that conversation.
@York Hunt That makes no sense
This breaks my heart. We need more people in the world like Dianna. I hope this donation can make a small difference.
we need more people in the world like you too, thank you kind stranger
That's not small
@@sibayanmitra7922 Right?!? I wouldn’t financially recover if I sent 5$
I wish Diana well & hope she recovers soon but that’s the extent of what I can offer.
To OP : don’t underestimate your gift. 500$ is huge.
RUclips just ate 60 dollars of this…..😢
Dam, 500.00$ is pretty good, I wish I could donate that much, but rent bby, sorry
I found out about this channel and Dianna when I was just watching RUclips videos at 3am. In those few short videos, I learned so much more than I could've expected and it filled me with so much joy and curiosity. Then I finally find her channel again only for my heart to break to know that this is happening to her. I pray that she will recover and that she'll be better than ever, and I am so thankful she has so many wonderful people around her looking out for her and providing for her. Hopefully one day I'll open up RUclips to see that she's better and she can teach us about the wonder of this world again.
Maybe spend that $75 advocating for people to stop doing what caused this instead. But you do have a BIG heart I’m sure.
@@7fallnoting cause this it just bad luck .
Shame on you noting could've preventing that
@@7fall Hopefully you are more educated than you were last year. That level of ignorance was embarrassing.
Sending love and strength to Dianna and everyone around her! Thanks
@@Keys879 1000 Rs = 12$ so it's a few dollars too, not trying to make it sound miniscule but just tryna inform you
@@S_U_R_A_J so so $300 mexican pesos.
@@S_U_R_A_J It seems it might be a bot, they've posted the same message on another person's comment
1000 pounds thanku
Thank you
I have suffered from ME and fatigue for years, and last November my recovery had been so great that the diagnosis was retracted. I hope the same will happen for you. Get well, Physicsgirl. It is great to see that you are in the care of people who love you very much.
That’s so great you’ve recovered ❤ do many doctors in Norway believe in ME/CFS?
@@nickc3657 why "believe" in ...?
can you eloberate?
@@MatureFister a lot of doctors in the US/UK don’t acknowledge it as a real disease or diagnosis. 30-50% according to a meta-analysis of surveys done in the U.K. :/
Whoa!!! Very generous of you sir.
@@nickc3657 yes and no. There has been a lot of media coverage of ME/CFS lately. But it has very low status and many doctors refuse to refer patients for evaluation.
I hope Dianna get's better soon. Thanks for letting us know, Simone.
Thank you!
30€ for RUclips…
@@thisismyalias still 70 bucks you dpnate the rest if your mad
@@rcmaniac77 you're* and he's just saying a direct donation would be better. don't be like that.
@@MrPacman64 donation still a donation why should ppl mind about other ppls donations
Hope recovery is going well. I am praying for y’all.
oh my very nice of you! i hope shes doing better its been 8 months
After dropping out of high school and spending ten years of my life working in restaurants, I graduated with a BS in electrical engineering in 2020. When school was tough and I was doubting myself, Simone and Diana's videos helped me stay positive and passionate. They contributed to my new life. I'm happy to contribute to theirs.
Best to donate via Patreon as they take 10% instead of RUclips which takes 30%.
They get only $35 out of the $50 you donated:)
@@hindustanimapper You stated with a smile.
Ok...
@@hindustanimapper they make over 36k a month on patreon and thats the least amount so it doesnt matter
I met Dianna briefly at Vidcon in 2019. The idea of such a fun, energetic person having to endure all this is truly heartbreaking. Thank you so much for taking care of her.
Hang in there.
I really miss you Diana,may God grant you healing,I wish you a speedy recovery, you are Loved.
@@jiritpishing I wonder if Diana believes in God. Could be a very interesting video.
@@woopygoman I can't wait to learn her opinion on the subject. It would really make be worthwhile a video to watch. I hope she gets this when she recovers. A believer or not I'm remain her number one fan in the world. Get well soon Daina
@@woopygoman Dr. Carl Sagan died of cancer. As far as I have read about him, he refused to change his position till his last. But guys, whether someone is a believer or not, if you are one, and you want to pray, it counts.
🙏 ♾ 💖
We need passionate people like Dianna for the advancement of physics. Her passion can inspire and motivate others to contribute to the field. Sending love & positive energy for a quick recovery!
You are wonderful. We need ppl like to too - thank you for your generosity.
Never seen this channel before, but I'm always willing to help out where it's needed. Stay strong, Dianna! Love and light to you, your family, and your friends!
100 Dollars OMG!
You are able to GIFT $100 to a stranger you like, but the very idea of giving like, less than a third of it, to single payer healthcare is outrageous to the majority of the people in your mad mad country. This sickens me so much...
@@JohnArktor Thanks for ruining the moment John. In a moment of kindness you managed to turn this into a political discussion, as if the kind person above even did anything to imply that they were opposing your views.
@@JohnArktor christ dude you’re all over this comments section leaving nothing but angry replies. are you doing okay? i agree that we desperately need to reform the healthcare system in the US, but this really isn’t the place for that discussion.
Real suspicious for someone who's "not" a lamp...
Simone, this was very... you. Many people clearly hold you and Dianna in high regard, and I know we'll do everything we can to help.
😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ why man
False. It's clearly not the disproven, 'Cavid'. Someone seriously hurt her. Stop covering it up.
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ This seems very inappropriate. You're telling someone who is suffering to repent or perish. That's a threat, not a calling.
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2 Reported, and you should feel ashamed to invoke the name of Jesus Christ. I am in no way religious but this is not good Christian behavior.
Think about your cruel sinful behavior and repent.
Wishing you the best and keeping you in my prayers!
You rock!
Thanks for your efforts.
Please get better soon Physics Girl!
I learned science from her videos while growing up...it's heartbreaking to know her condition...I hope she gets well soon!
Just curious please, what currency did you donate in? I don't recognise the currency sign on your donation
@@spookayitsme it's the Indian rupee :)
@@spookayitsme It's equivalent to 5$
@@spookayitsme it's the Indian rupee (1 rupee = 0.012 dollars)
There is no cure to her condition
Should have gotten boosted
Get well soon Diana! The world needs people like You!!
What are you saying exactly?
@@YolandaPlayne Im saying the World needs great Science Communicators and Diana has been doing an amazing job of this, educating people on difficult and hard to understand topics, in a way that makes it easy to understand and comprehend.
Richhh
Dianna is an icon. I love everything about who she is and what she does. Wishing her a speedy recovery.
💚
Unfortunately that's unlikely. We should wish her the best but prepare for the reality of a long road from which she may never "recover" as most people would consider it. Eventually well wishing might even make her feel bad for not getting better.
Hope you get well soon
It truly saddened me to hear she has been getting worse. My daughter and I have missed her videos. I too have ME/CFS and struggle a lot. At one point I was very bad and didn't really couldn't do anything. Some family in a place where it is legal to acquire Psilocybe Cubensis (a type of mushroom) got me some and that broke me out of the dark room in my mind. I took a dose of 1 g/10 kg of body mass. It was like rebooting my brain, I have been very grateful for those who helped me and just want to help others who also struggle. The best part is I am able to somewhat function again, but I use a lower dose now from time to time when I need the reset. There's also a lot of promising research being conducted on this very treatment, so if you want to research it further it's out there.
Therapeutic mushroom usage has made a difference in my recovery journey as well.
That's a good amount, I have taken quite a bit and it is insane how much it helps the mind. The mind body connection is very powerful.. it is why we have to account for placebo effect. Do you use sacred 7 mushroom powder in conjunction? Also have you tried mega doses of Vitamins C and MSM? Just wondering, Thanks!
And if anyone needs a lead on sourcing such a mushroom, they are now legal in Colorado (and also Seattle)
I found your comment very interesting. I too have some complicated medical problems. I don’t know how to contact someone RUclips. Is there a way that you could send a direct message to me? I would like to ask you more about your experiences. Thanks
@@CM-xr9oq That is very interesting to know, because I am in Seattle and have Still's disease, &c. Thanks.
Hope to see you back in action soon Dianna. Push through this.
Thanks for your efforts.
My brother had ME/CFS as a teenager 22 years ago and lost about a year of his life. But he bounced back incredibly well. He went on to get a PhD, run several marathons, compete in international mountain biking competitions and build a very successful career. And he's still going from strength to strength. So fingers crossed Dianna makes a full recovery.
Burnout
@@santeenl ME/CFS has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with burnout. ME/CFS is a physical disease; burnout is a psychological response.
Very happy for your brother, that's amazing. Unfortunately a recovery like that is incredibly rare for ME, it's very few percentages who gets lucky, fortunately your brother did. Crossing fingers for Diana that her condition stabilizes and she feels better
I don't think luck has anything to do with it. Everyone has a different situation. Some people having eating disorders on top of it, some have incredible stress from their financial situation, others are in a bad marriage etc. @@lucheeese
@@lucheeese I actually never realized that. I thought you were mistaken, but after some reading, it seems like the best current estimates are that less than 10% of cases end in full recovery. I never quite appreciated how lucky my brother was.
Hi, I’m new to this channel. I have had a couple of scares with covid within my family but I’ve never witnessed something this debilitating. I know it isn’t much, but I wanted to show that I support you all on the road to recovery. Family and friends too, it’s not easy to have something like this happen and not be able to do anything about it. I’m praying for her recovery to speed up.
I'll be honest I did not know could be this severe, but when I first caught it 2023 November, I didn't think I'd still be dealing with symptoms right now still. I am nowhere near as severe as her but my memory does not work properly and I'm dealing with rashes over the body that typical treatments does not work on it (I have in the past had them with stress or shellfish and OTC antihistamines works).
Hoping to see her come back soon. It's heartbreaking to see her go through this.
Thanks for your efforts.
Dear dianna,
I am girl and physics is my core subject.
People use to stereotype physics as a subject for males and the scarcity of females doing something in physics compliments this stereotypical thought. One day, i searched through the net writing, "physics female teacher" on search bar and guess what! I got you....i felt so good and motivated seeing you breaking the stereotype and so it's really heartbreaking for me to see you in this condition 😔 .
The one and only popular girl who is in love with physics❤️....please don't ever lose hope dear...i know, you and your family and friends are going through tough time...but physics was also not that easy as you made it look....if you can make that easy, you can make this too...please please please don't ever lose hope...we need you...please be back soon.....lots of love to you and to your family and friends....FROM INDIA.
Thanks ❤️
Dam ,100,000.00$ That's amazing, thanks for your help, that's really kind of ya ^.^
Hope she gets better man
@@youknowimright1725 It’s indian rupees, so it’s just around 12$. Still generous though! :)
@@youknowimright1725it's not dollars and not even the number you quoted!
No one stereotypes that. Less women are interested in the field. People have agency. Get over yourself. You have the freedom to do what you want, as you are currently experiencing. No one has ever prevented you from doing anything you were able to do. Facts.
Diana,
Not were you part of the reason why I decided to pursue physics in senior year of high school, but she was also one of the first people to show me that a physics degree can be extended beyond just the field of physics. She showed me that learning is fun and exciting and can always be applied to any aspect of your life. Diana, in my books you're one of the best science communicators.
As of today, 9 years since I first decided to study physics, and a year a half since I completed my BS in Applied Physics for Computational Physics, I'm working as both a software developer and analyst for PV Systems. I will be helping you and your husband.
Diana's Husband, mother, friends and family,
I cannot imagine the pain you're all going through. Thank you so much for providing continuous updates and support.
I really hope you get better soon🙏🏻
Absolutely heartbreaking. As someone who has had ME/CFS for over 10 years now, I wish her good days and many spoons. Please don't lose hope, there are many recovery stories. Personally, I was really sick for some years, however I´m now a full time student and part time employee. That's something I never thought would happen when I was bedridden in a dark room, but it is possible. Wish you many spoons, Dianna, and please hang on to hope tightly.
Yes super true HOPE hope hope that’s everything
Why cant they just give you adderall?
Great story I wish you lots of success in your studies!
its the Va*Xine
@@texgale2466 Hey Tex, how do you explain people getting long covid from March 2020 onwards before the vaccine? Did the vaccine go back in time to make people ill. Did the vaccine create a wormhole? Please help us understand so we can all learn from you.
So gut-wrenching to watch, can't imagine how hard it is for those closest to Dianna. Hang in there everyone, hoping for a full recovery ❤
daym bro very generous for u to donate i appreciate people like u
"So gut-wrenching to watch"
Indeed. A female wearing cheap boy clothes. My eyes! I thought homosexuals had fashion sense, man...
@@kenzyRIdesShe really got one of the best fandom.
Google gets 30% of your donation whe you donate through youtube. Patreon only takes 10%.
@@LeoStaley how many times you gonna comment this??
Hope that you get well soon!
Thank you for your donation
Fantastic thanks for your generous donation, I'm just reading the comments but I imagine this will help her a lot 👍
I'm really sorry you're having to go through all this Dianna. I'll keep praying to God for you. We all love you! Get well soon! ❤️
Dianna is one of the reasons I applied to MIT in 2014, and when I was miraculously accepted she responded to an email of mine regarding fears of moving a long way from home. 8 years later, I can link my incredible place in life to your inspiration all those years ago. My heart is breaking for your friends and family seeing you suffer, yet full seeing how much love and support surrounds you.
Former employee of PhysicsGirl here. Dianna is the sweetest most caring boss I've ever had. The times I was in a call with her or in the office, her energy was always so warm and welcoming and had me excited to be there. I hope that the specialist can get her to where she once was. Kyle, Levi & Dianna are the absolute sweetest, and I hope that things get better soon.
@@Canyoureadmydeadpan full vaccination is not 100% protection from long COVID, it just improves your chances of not getting it.
@@Canyoureadmydeadpan As a medical person… Your wrong… people still get COVID and LONG COVID even after the vaccine! and if you can’t say something nice don’t say anything… arrrrrrrrrrrr
@@Canyoureadmydeadpan How brainwashed to you have to be to believe the vaccine is fully effective 😂it's not even THAT effective yet alone fully effective, if anything it could've made her condition worse.
Not to mention, getting vaccinated should be one's personal choice and we shouldn't villainize them for making choices regarding THEIR health
@@Canyoureadmydeadpan I have to admit that the question occured to me too. But ultimately it's not relevant to know for any single case, since the vaccination does not seem to work for every person 100% perfect every single time.
See, for instance, this article in "nature" titled "Long COVID risk falls only slightly after vaccination, huge study shows" from May 25th of last year that I just found!
Hi Dianna,i wish you to read this message once you recover anyways here it is
You are my biggest inspiration to pursue physics i started watching your channel about 7 years ago and from that moment I fell in love with physics and i would happily say that you are the reason
And i got a PHD in astrophysics
Seeing you in that condition is painful to watch
I hope for a best and a quick recovery,
And i shall wait to join you in your future endeavours
Diana, her family, and her husband deserve all the support they can get. Thank you for everything that you do. You’re making this world a better place and you’re a better part of humanity. You uplifted my life and many others. We wish you all the very best ❤
Been subscribed since the early days and you are one of my favorite science RUclipsrs. Get well soon Dianna! You have all our support, this too shall pass!
Thanks for your efforts.
I've had ME/CFS since 2016 and had a horrific flair in 2020 and I was bedridden for an entire year. It took months before I could even manage looking at my phone and holding a text conversation was still impossible at the time. It was a slow recovery but tings are so much better now! I hope Dianna recovers well and I'm happy she has a loving group of supportive friends and family around 💕
thank you for sharing, glad you are feeling better, hoping for the same for Dianna, your story gives me a reason not to expect the worst! you can do it!
What?? it can flair up?? ? Clovid took me out a few months and just today I started to feel similar pain (I shrugged it off) are you saying I should be worried?
@@The_Charlatan No. CFS is a different thing and not very well understood. It can happen to people with no past medical history or associated sickness (like COVID). Its very scary, but not something you should personally worry about.
@@yorkhunt8014 CFS predates any of this, and please dont use this video or section as a platform for your uneducated theories. Thanks
Curious: is CFS and anxiety related?
I heard her say "it just takes over my mind" at the beginning and it really reminded me of when I was diagnosed with GAD: overwhelmed by reuminating thoughts, obsessively worried, no appetite, anhedonia for months on end.
I'm no doctor, but I could understand how being ill from COVID then suffering long COVID could result in constant anxiety and perhaps lead to CFS...
In all my 60 years of loving physics there have been few who could explain concepts like Dianna can. Here's hoping for a complete recovery -- the world needs people like you.
Please bring her to Germany, she has not to pay a penny for her medical treatment here, even she is not German.
It is so sad to know a country like the USA let their people die, just because it is too "expensive" to help them. F.... the US.
Come to the paradise of the world, come to Germany where healthcare is FREE!!!!!! For everyone, even US citizens.
A little over the top don't you think 🤣
@@williamk4356 I don't think so
@@williamk4356 i dont think so too
@@williamk4356Even if you’re a clinical psychopath, you still don’t _have to_ be mean. That part is a choice. Your choices define you. I hope you’ll choose a better definition for yourself.
Thank you so much for sharing this about Dianna. It is just beyond IMPORTANT to raise awareness about this condition. I wish for Dianna some peace in dealing with this, and that she will recover as soon as possible. And an enormous praise and gratitude to her support network, it is far from easy in every way possible. My mom was diagnosed with ME/CFS about 20 years ago. Even the diagnosis process was long and tedious (4ish years), and she had to face MANY doctors and specialists who downright didn’t believe her about her symptoms (this was Kansas in the early 00’s and almost no doctor had even heard of ME/CFS). Diagnosis is mostly a process of elimination, there is no revealing “test/s” that determine you have it, so it is a long and difficult process. My mom eventually had to retire early (She was just turning 50 years) due to disability, and even convincing the government at that time that she was disabled (while clearly so) due to ME/CFS was yet another very involved process from what I recall. Since then she has slowly gotten worse over the years. Every time she exerts herself (which includes major life events like moving to another state, and moving houses a couple more times), not even just physically but also mentally by dealing with stressful unavoidable events, it just chips away at her “maximum capability”, as she takes sometimes months or longer in relapse/crash phase after overexertion. I did not understand or “see” it enough in the beginning. I was young and just finishing high school and launching off to university on a sport scholarship and fully immersed in my own busy life of a late teenager. But as I have learned much more about it and seen very much how it has progressed with her, it has been heart wrenching. 95% of the time I just tuck away my “full” awareness of it because it just hurts so damn bad to even begin to understand her suffering, and I know that if she thinks she is in any way causing me “pain”, it just makes her feel worse. I just try my very best to support her in any way that I can, I love her so much. What a long comment that nobody will probably read, but it feels good to at least put it out there and hope that others don’t feel alone in these struggles. By best advice is to just learn as much as you can about this disease and support those affected. The best thing that can happen is for the world to become more aware of this, and that more research and solutions are then more quickly found.
Please get well soon Dianna! This breaks my heart seeing such a wonderful human-being go through something that feels like all of this shouldn't happen to someone as wonderful as you! Hang in there! Everyone here is rooting for you and for your recovery!
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It shouldn't be happening to anyone... as everyone is wonderful in their own ways... for someone... but i see you meant good with that comment.
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It's wonderful how sometimes we can be more emotionally connected to some random youtuber across the globe than some of our own family members. You have no other option than to recover, for all of us. I hope we'll be able to get "Happy Physicsing" in your voice in the next video.
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@@LeoStaley its 10 quid calm down
@@LeoStaley nobody asked dude
@@cesarmoore7996 It's actually a reasonable point to make. I also thought to myself with how generous many people here are being, that I hope Google can treat this as a special case and forgo their standard 30% Super Thanks fee rate.
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Do you not think your comment is potentially inappropriate in any way?
I was diagnosed with CFS 36 years ago back when most people still thought it was all in your head. I hope that with advances since then Dianna can get on the road to recovery. If anyone on her “team” reads this please make sure her mental health is attended to as much as her physical health. This impact of this disease is lifelong and I developed Major Depressive Disorder that was undiagnosed for years and there is some overlap in the symptoms.
I’m wishing the best for Dianna and we are all here to support her.
I also have CFS, diagnosed just 3 years ago.... but it was undiagnosed for several years before that. I tried to struggle on as normal but eventually had a massive mental breakdown. I would love to know any advice you might have on how to live and have a good life with CFS/ME.
@@Decrepit_biker ME/CFS here too. Look up pacing. Can’t type more right now
@@Decrepit_biker I don’t want to discourage you, but I don’t want sugar coat it either. it was a very long, very slow process of incremental improvement over many years. I had previously been a long distance runner among other things and I could no longer do a lot of the things I used to do. It was a hard adjustment but I had to kind of redefine who I was. It might be a trite saying about when one door closes another door opens but it can be true as long as you are looking for those new doors and not dwelling on those closed doors (which I struggled with for many years). Just remember that it will get better even though it might be hard to recognize the improvements in the moment. Also remember to cut yourself some slack and realize that you are doing your best and your best will keep improving over time.
Insurance dictated doctors just blame the patients. It’s adding insult to injury!
Thank you for sharing your experience. You're so important.
I was never a viewer of this channel, just randomly stumbled upon a short with a lot of really lovely comments. this situation is breaking my heart. dianna seems like such a vibrant, intelligent, and kind person. I really hope that something good happens soon. I see a lot of people hoping for a miraculous breakthrough, and I can't deny that it would be great. however, she needs to take her time. great things can't happen overnight and hopefully this will take a turn for the better soon. I hope her husband, family, and friends are doing well too. since I help take care of my mom I know it can be really scary. but you guys are truly amazing for holding on and helping out and telling about your day. I bet she appreciates that all more than you know.
I cannot imagine the pain and emotional stress she and her family must be going through during these trying times. Diana has always been a source of joy, laughter and learning for me and millions of her other subscribers. Her videos have brought so much fun and knowledge into my life that I cannot thank her enough.
Diana's infectious laughter and cheerful face have always brightened up my day. Her content has been a ray of sunshine, and it's been heartwarming to see how much she has impacted the lives of so many people around the world. Her attitude towards life has been an inspiration to many, including myself.
Although it is difficult to see her go through such a tough time, I am confident that with the support of her loved ones, she will overcome this hurdle. I want to send my heartfelt prayers and support to her family during this challenging time. I sincerely hope that Diana will recover soon and be back to doing what she does best, spreading the joy of learning science to the world.
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You're amazing! ❤
remember how she stutted around with new crew around quarantine time.... she realize ..... hope u remember her back then, i know u wont
Thank you!!!💜💜💜
1000 wow
I just wanted to offer a ray of hope - I had ME/CFS about 15 years ago, but have made a full recovery. It took probably 5 years to get back up to speed, but it's possible. Patience, love, support from loved ones, taking it step-by-step and not rushing it is the key. Best wishes to you Dianna and your family and friends.
@user-ci6iu5rf4r As far as I know - and please, whoever knows more about this, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong - it's less of a "not being able to feel happy"/"feeling unloved/unlovable", although that can be a result of just not being able to live your life for months or years, as is often the case with ME/CFS, and more a problem of overstimulation/overexertion. Basically, every movement, every emotion, every thought, every sensation takes energy to do/process and for people with ME/CFS the threshold of how much is too much gets lowered. And it's a negative feedback cycle, where everytime you go over the threshold (i.e. push yourself to go to an event or just take a longer walk than you can handle), it can trigger an even worse fatigue (like, a really bad few days right afterwards and a chronic worsening of the condition in the future)
What helped the most?
@user-ci6iu5rf4r They're not the same. I know this because I have both ME/CFS and depressive episodes!
- ME/CFS commonly arises after an infection of some kind, as opposed to depression.
- Depression makes life feel meaningless, this is how it saps your energy. You just feel sad and like there's no such thing as having a good day, so there's no reason to get out of bed. ME/CFS makes you physically tired. You feel exhausted in every cell of your body and even though you want to do stuff and are motivated to, you cannot.
- Depressive episodes usually resolve within ~6 months. ME/CFS lasts a minimum of 6 months.
- You can get restful sleep when you're depressed, it will just do nothing to improve your mood. ME/CFS makes every morning feel like you haven't slept at all.
- Light and sound sensitivity are symptoms of ME/CFS, as shown here, but are not symptoms of depression.
- One of the core symptoms of ME/CFS is post-exertional malaise, where your symptoms worsen substantially after what would otherwise be light exertion 24-48 hours after the exertion. Depression is a constant.
All in all, the conditions are very different. If you want, there's many resources out there you can google.
@Pakistaniko Acc it's very different to depression, it's you want to do something but you can't cuz you're body doesn't take anything anymore. Just imagine having the flu 24/7 without getting rid of it
What helped you? Glad to hear!
We need people like Dianna to serve as shining examples who continuously inspire lil-Dianna's in our own families. Physics Girl videos are something I happily get to share with my nieces. Hope to continue sharing a lot more of them long into the future.
I just found out about Dianna and I hope she feels better. I have chronic fatigue as a result of my chronic illness so I know how rough it can be
Haven't seen this channel before, but it came up on the feed and this story is heartbreaking and terrifying. Sending much love to ya'll, and I hope she's able to get the treatment she needs.
But how come is that even an issue. The US of A are the richest and most powerful country in the world. How come a scientist like her could not get proper medical treatments???
This is insane. Proper in-frickin-sane!
@@JohnArktor chill out man - I’ve seen your replies to a bunch of comments now. I get you have your qualms with American healthcare (we ALL do) but you’re not being productive and you’re just being negative. Take the negativity to Reddit or twitter and off of this poor woman’s RUclips comments.
I almost cried while watching this update. Watching a girl with such a bubbly, effervescent personality get to a point where she can't even read messages of support, tears me up inside. I had to fight sickness and disability in my younger years. You can fight this, Dianna, I know you can.
Almost?
Don’t know about most people but these tears are flowing but not of sadness but hope for a speedy recovery.
@@DavidVerch This should be a message to the anti-vaxxers and those anti-mask (The government isn't going to tell me what to do) types who contributed to Covid's spread (and deaths) the past 3 years in the US.
I lost 6 co-workers and 2 family members over the last 2.5 years.
I totally cried. Been watching her on RUclips since, gosh, forever?
I cried too... I love Dianna's energy and her passion for physics. sending 🙏🏽's to her
For people wondering, there was an update a few days ago on her Patreon! The news is neutral, i suppose, stating that she hasn't made any significant improvements as most of the progress consists of stutter steps, moving forward then back just as quickly. At the least, it seems that she's improved from where she was when she was first hospitalized, but the recovery doesnt appear to be swift. However, the tone of the post (which asks for cute photos of dogs and words of encouragement) implies that Dianna was able to communicate needs verbally, so that's something. However, if i had to guess, we likely won't be hearing about a miraculous recovery anytime soon.
Thanks for the update. I was just checking here to see if there was any news on her condition.
Oh no! Is this true? Please post a source link for this information.
@@professorhayhe's a bad troll, dont pay attention.
@@harijha7560Lol 😂
I came to check back too. Thank you for the update.
I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and central sensitization syndrome in 2012. I had been sick with what I thought was a bad cold a few months earlier. The first few years were very difficult and I could barely function. But slowly over time my symptoms have improved to the point that (most of the time) I can function pretty normally. I still get flare ups from time to time but they come and go. I’m really wishing for the best for you. I’ve been there and I know it’s hard, but there is always a chance your condition will improve. I sincerely hope that it does.
My husband has a bachelors in physics and you are one of those who inspired him. He still says no one does the pool plate experiment like you do. May you have a speedy recovery.
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How i came across her channel, amazing video.
I hope you recover, fully and soon, Diana. You are a treasure to the science communications community.
As a student she has helped me and my peers so much. Very few people can explain concepts so we'll and with such incredible energy as Dianna. I wish her the best and a speedy recovery.
@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ How dare you invade this concerned community to hijack the fear and concern of the people here for your out of touch proselytization! Diana has shown us all here the wonders of nature, the real world and not the tales of Bronze Age shepherds.
Her editor has posted an update on Facebook, She is feeling a bit better since the past few weeks!
Thats so good to hear, thanks for sharing!
Just a comment to get this more on top, so others can read it.
Thank you!
I periodically check for updates and this is the first I've found.
Thank you, such good news
Thank you for sharing this! 💜
I'm a physicist myself, and I've enjoyed watching several of your videos, Dianna. I feel sad for what you are going through now. I wish you get your strength back soon and eventually be able to return to this wonderful YT-channel of yours with more informative, educational, fun, and joyful videos. The best to you and your husband Kyle. ❤️ from Kim in Sweden
It's been amazing to watch Dianna grow and evolve as a creator over the years, and such a bummer to see any negative updates about her condition. I'm glad that she seems to be getting such great support from her spouse, friends, family, and fans.
We're all rooting for you, Dianna! I'll meet everyone over at the Patreon page ;)
It’s been heartbreaking to watch Dianna go through this, not only because she’s such an incredible ambassador for physics and science who has inspired more people of all ages than most science communicators could dream of, but she’s clearly so universally loved by fans and fellow creators (which is rare!)
I’ve got long COVID patients affected in different ways and it’s so frustrating and disappointing that we have so little to offer. Right now. Let’s hope that changes. Thank you Dianna’s Mom, Kyle, Levi, Simone. Get well soon Physics Girl ❤
I think it wouldn't be such a bad idea to do a video on your channel on long COVID / CFS ME.... Because it's such a debilitating disease, yet has such a little support... It's insane. Maybe think about it. Thx
In your country, is research being done on regular saline IVs? I heard that for many patients these help a lot, but here in the Netherlands they are apparently not allowed because they are against protocol.
@@djVania08 the most insane thing is CFE/ME being literally ignored for the past 20 years, and patients ridiculed. Given that is very likely it is EBV related I wonder if an episode with actual researchers on this topic would make sense.
how many of long covid patients are vaccinated vs. unvaccinated?
@@allylilith5605 That is the actual question. Lets call the elefant in the room.
Thank you for all of the amazing content over the years. Got me back into the science world.
Sending all the best health thoughts possible.
Well done bruhh ❤
As a lover of physics, I really admire your work. You will recover soon.
Thanks for your help.
Thank you for being such a great physics teacher! I hope you'll get well soon.
Very kind donation.
can i donate via phone pay or google pay. or any way to UPI.
Learn some English, Singh
@@Wall_flower You should start teaching imo, grammar teacher
@@Wall_flower what an aaahole. Skmum
At times like this we all need friends and supporters, I would love to Dianna back on the screen making more excellent content, love and best wishes from the UK. Please keep us up dates on her progress!
You’re donating to a liar/grifter
@@arizonaranger527 why is that? Just wondering
@@arizonaranger527 How so?
@@arizonaranger527 If you can't believe Simone, then there's no hope left in this world.
@@arizonaranger527 what is wrong with you this is serious
Watched a couple of your videos and this is just sad to hear. Hope you recover soon. Thanks!
Dianna was a huge inspiration to me going into physics, I really admire her for her ever-lasting excitement and awe at how the universe around us works. I hope she gets well soon, sending virtual hugs 💝🫂
@@cornballmcgoo7174 ??
@@googleedwardbernays6455 where is the cognitive dissonance?? I’m so confused by your comment
@@mgg_30 I think the reply might have been to a now deleted comment from another user.
@@googleedwardbernays6455 what makes you think that?
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Dear Diana! Get well soon.
We need more luminous people like you and your friends guiding others like us and spreading happiness and knowledge.
Thank you to Diana's family and everyone around her who are keeping things running.
Thanks for your efforts.
I just discovered this channel and now im heartbroken 😢 people forget how serious covid can be. Im in my 30s, generally healthy, and covid messed up my life for several months. Even 6 months later i still get exhausted way more easily and my lungs dont feel right. Nothing like dianna is going through but its happeneing more often than people realize, even to perfectly healthy people. Really to find someone who can make learning fun and inspire curiosity across ages is so wonderful. Humanity needs more of diana. Really wishing her all the best.
Just learned about this today. I feel so sad for her. Please be strong. I can't imagine how difficult this must be.
thank you for your donation kind stranger
I have this condition and Ik hard it is
Donate to the invisible on the street, not to millionaire yt stars!
@@d3r4g45 Why don't you do it and set an example? Meanwhile we will support people like Physics Girl who has put in hard work to build a big RUclips channel, and is now suffering from a debilitating illness. Besides, it's more straightforward and not any worse than donating to the homeless.
@@geo3106haha ya think 50 $ will make a difference for her? Even if 100 people were to give her 50$ it wont move a hair, its nothing
This video came as a shock, as I have not really been keeping up with the science youtubers I used to watch. I hope you will recover well Dianna. Thank you for being such an inspiration for many of us
What a simp kek
I hope Dianna recovers quickly, wishing her all the best!
Unfortunately ME/CFS is permanent unless scientists step up and find a cure
I've watched this video many times now. It's heart breaking to see such a wonderful person placed in such a challenging situation. Dianna, one day you will recover, and you will be mentally stronger because of it. We love you. Your family are wonderful and you are in our thoughts, often. You're unforgettable.
Thank you Simone for posting this. You’re a great friend. We wish Dianna a full recovery.
I've written a lot of Audio Description of Dianna's hijinks and her physics course diagrams (not always easy lol), and man, she's such an amazing teacher. Too many people don't understand the heartbreaking damage Covid can inflict. I'm wishing all the best for her and for all her friends and family working so hard. Simone, we've all got your back when she gets mad at you for this. 👍🏻
I had COVID and still feel less strong than before it has been months
@@SaishoVibes same for me.... do you have any else symptoms ?
ME/CFS has been existing long before COVID and can be triggered by any viral infection. One of its aliases is literally "Post viral fatigue syndrome". This case just so happened to get triggered by COVID but it could and does happen to people regardless of the specific viral infection they get. Stop connecting everything to COVID.
Diana, you helped me get where I am today! I still recite myself the quick tips and advices you gave in videos of years ago. Now I am studying PhD in Aerospace Engineering! Wishing for the best recovery!
I hope you get your PhD
Discovered this channel today! I hope she's gotten better ❤
Bro you just got scammed
She passed away sadly too but this would probably be great from the fund for the service
@@NickValentine-dl3dn Prove it or FO
@@CJones-99 The images of her on other platforms contradict your claim
@@whiteknightcat I’ll prove your mom’s not a vegetarian
M.E/CFS is horrible and so difficult to explain to others what it’s like to have. Back in 2014, it forced me out of University just weeks after starting. Watching this brought back some not so happy memories for me. The road to recovery is long, and at times it may feel like you aren’t making progress or even that you’re getting worse, but things do get better eventually!
Dianna, it sounds as though you have the most amazing support bubble around you and with their help you’ve absolutely got this. Take things easy and you will get there!
Sending my best wishes to everyone there ❤
Ollie, thank you for sharing. I too have ME/CFS and agree it's difficult to get across to others that it's not "just feeling tired" but far deeper and pervasive than that. Can I ask about your recovery, as I am genuinely interested to know how much you are capable of. I have stabilised to a moderate degree but still have limitations and bad periods, 3 odd years after diagnosis and almost 9 years after first becoming ill.
I get fatigue due to colitis, and it's mild compared to chronic fatigue. But it's bad enough, so I can only imagine how debilitating and miserable it must be with a worse form of it.
My brother suffers from it as well, started 1.5 years ago. Anything that you can think of that you wish you had known early on? Are there specific things that helped you to get better?
@@thorwaldjohanson2526 for me it was learning to be kinder to myself. I spent a lot of energy I didn't have beating myself up for what I felt were my failures and inadequacies, which I might not have done if I had had some other disease or condition. I can now do some things I enjoy, though I have to accept that there are quite severe limits as compared to before. I used to enjoy hillwalking and hiking, now a walk of a mile or so on my very best days is all I can manage. I try to savour those moments as best as I can. I also had to give up working as I didn't have the energy to do it. I now accept that I probably won't work again, but can use what energy and the freedom of time I have to make the most of my good days.
Ollie, thanks for sharing. How long did it take you to fully recover?
Dear Dianna, you inspire and educate us with your amazing content. Please know that we are all rooting for you and hoping for your speedy recovery. Take all the time you need to rest and take care of yourself. We can't wait to see you back in action soon!
Please someone convey to her to get a professional air purifier.. It is very important for quick recovery
@@royyayush You have a good point. Whilst at home, making sure the air one breathes is free of the yuck she is breathing out is much better. Though IDK to what extent it helps.
Its been 8 months. I hope Dianna is doing better and recovering. You have my best wishes and prayers! I hope this can help.❤
2 dollars? Lmao how broke are you?
@@LickMyMusketBallsYankeehow much did you donate to make a statement like that
@@julianzhou9394something is better than nothing tbh
@@julianzhou9394what does that even mean
@@julianzhou9394bffr at least he donates unlike you
Sending love and support!
Thank you Diana for being a source of inspiration and making all of us fall in love with the amazing world of science....
Wishing you a speedy recovery...
Thanks for your efforts.
I had no idea it had become so bad. My best wishes go out to her an her family. Get well soon!
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I am so sorry to hear this!!! you were one of my favourite youtubers .. though life took me in a different direction and i have not much time as i used to have for watching youtube videos.. i still admire you and your content.. hope you get well soon and start posting great content for all the kids and adults who are passionate about physics and science.. love from India.
2 thousand dollars!? thats crazy!
@@gamerr7511 That symbol means its Indian rupees. 2,000 rupees is 24.37 US dollars. It’s not 2,000 dollars but every donation helps.
@@gamerr7511 Those are Indian rupees, about $25 USD. But that doesn't make it any less generous.
Just discovered this channel. Sending positive thoughts. You’ve got this!!!!
Never even heard of this channel before, absolutely random recommendation. Wishing her a speedy recovery, sending strength to her family (especially her husband bc being a caregiver is so tough) and I hope she knows how much love and support she has. I've only been scrolling through these comments for a few minutes and I can tell this is a really positive community that she’s created with her passion. From one STEM girl to another- get well soon! 🤟
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You should definitely watch her videos! She makes such interesting and accessible videos.
This is just from a passersby, I cannot explain how invaluable it is for people who love and care someone to put themselves forward in service/duty/voice for that loved one. This is true love and strength -- I am sure with all the love and persistence of Dianna's loved ones, she will return to the same The Physics Girl once again. One day at a time, till then.
15 years ago I had a mystery virus and got ME/CFS. For a year I could barely move. Took me about 4 to 5 years to feel truly better but it was a long hard slog. I do hope this lady finds her way back to life and good health.
it is hard to understand for outsiders, does the virus / CFS shut down the physical ability to move and feel tired or is it more psychological or both?
@@CoreDump07 It's both. It's a real catch 22 condition. You are mentally and physically drained, which puts you in a bad psychological state which then furthers the fatigue.
@@CoreDump07 In my experience CFS is physical and mental. Not being able to move or think can be very difficult and dealing with that is where psychological problems originated from with me.
@@CoreDump07 - Technically it's a virus-induced/post-virus disease that involves autoimmune issues. Typically correlating with cortisol issues and other reasons for non-restorative sleep (even when someone sleeps the proper amount).
The people who claim that it's a psychological disorder are not up on the science, referring to an outdated and inaccurate theory that it might be caused by some sort of depression (very long story; short version is that MDD can be debilitating and exhibit POTS, yet that's entirely unrelated to ME/CFS related POTS).
Difficult to summarize in YT comments; simple version is that it's now receiving a lot more study post-COVID and it's now very clear that this is every bit as real as any other debilitating systemic autoimmune disorder.
For what it's worth, it reminds me a lot of tick Lyme disease in recovery. For a curious mind, the limitations have to be devestating. Wishing every support for Dianna and you all in the journey.
Stumbled across the channel today from a short of a glass bottle. I wish Diana the best and that her health improves.
SAME here..,same video ..praying for her quick recovery
Same, probably the coldest wet blanket I ever got. Get well soon, Dianna.
I had no idea it had become this bad. Diana's videos have kept me informed and entertained for many years. Hope she gets better!
Fellow ME/CFS sufferer here. Thank you all for this honest depiction of the debilitation and suffering it can cause.
I'm still a moderate case but my condition has consistently been worsening over time.
It feels so hopeless, like you're withering away and the world slowly vanishes from view.
It's frightening!
A wish for some relief for Dianna and all the other people tackling ME and/or long covid
Hope you find treatments that work well for you.😃
man i wish i could figure a way to help her . I'm almost thinking a complete blood tranfussion would help
Hope you also get better soon! 🥺
Please look into stem cell treatment. It is truly a miracle of modern science. Even though it is restriced in north america you can go to Panama or a south american country to get it, where they have medical freedom. As well look into NAD iv therapy. You can get that in any major city in the world.
@@budspencer2658 I made up a colloidal copper solution, not to be confused with silver, .. and wiped a dab on the back of my neck brain stem area on the skin, when I got severe covid headches.. which seems to happen to the cns brain stem junction.. and it was a miraculous.. I also had a ml or two by mouth.. but from a patent I have just seen, it appears that the copper facilitates stem cells into the area of apllication etc to repair !!.. to note, high zinc doses will reduce copper in the body, and needs to be taken at different time of day so not to compete... copper deficiency is majorly implicated in brain stroke and heart attack risk.
Hoping the see this and try it.. other than the other medication Ivermectin whihc is proven effcacious if taken early in illness.
I came across this video by chance or to be correct by algorithm. Even though I haven't watch a single video from this channel, but reading through the comments and watching the update, I can tell that Dianna is a genuine woman who loves physics and sharing her knowledge to the world. This donation is not much but I wish that she gets better in the future. And I do hope that her family, especially her husband, remain strong physically and mentally to go through this rough time together.
Edit: the amount is 50,000 VND = ~$2, FYI just in case. And I have checked out some of her videos, she deserves all the love you guys gave. Wish her all the best in health and recovery ❣️
Is this $50,000?
@@dillonmichael8250 50k vnd = 2,13 usd
It is two dollars and 12 cents.
Thank you for giving what you can, esp to someone you don't know
If you like science I can't imagine you not liking this channel
Thanks for everything you teached me and my totally fascinated 8 years old boy! 🥲 Wishing you the best of health, care and luck. 🤞
I haven't actively followed this channel, but I still tell everyone who doesn't know and also everyone I already told about the impossible flip. For me, she was just another RUclipsr, but that message hit me harder, then I thought it could. I guess, people that are not my family, can be important, too, and I wish them good luck.
Get better soon, Dianna
Dianna is one of the most inspiring creators on this platform, and her content has always been outstanding, I'm not a regular, but I'm always returning to her content from time to time. Hearing this breaks my heart, I'm so glad she has people that can take care of her. I'll be here, waiting, until she can tell me more about this amazing world and its wonders. Thank you for everything, Physics Girl!
It’s so unfair that good people like you with infectious positivity and happy approach to life get knocked down by unexpected negative force. We all miss you Diana and we understand how exhausting of making videos with quality content must have been for you. Remember, just like a particle in motion, your health is constantly changing, and I have no doubt that you'll soon be back to your vibrant, energetic self.
In the meantime, don't venture too much into negative thoughts, apply quantum jumps and dream about all the things you want to do instead. Recharge those energy levels, and don't hesitate to lean on your support network. After all, even the strongest magnetic fields need a little help every now and then to recharge. Wishing you a speedy recovery and a return to all the things that make you happy - whether that's solving tough physics problems or simply basking in the beauty of the universe. HAPPY GET WELLING!
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I really hope you're all doing well and Diana especially. Really happy to see you, Simone. I love that you're stepping in to let us know what's going on. I love Diana's videos. One of my favorite creators and I hope she recovers fully, even if it's enough for her to make videos but not be in great health, I hope she stops focusing on RUclips and spends time with family. That's what's most important. I love that her husband takes such good care of her. I really hope she can get back to full health :'(
As someone who occasionally watched her videos, I did not think this would affect me so much. I am completely sobbing. Diana just seems so smart and innocent and it's really sad to see her go through something like this. I hope she recovers.
What you said.
I think she is a good person but it doesn't seem that smart to take an experimental mrna vax. Long Covid? I don't think so.
Good stuff on the internet has to be encouraged.. I always finished PG vids feeling better.
Same. I've watched her videos here and there over the years, they were always good. What's she's going through is so incredibly sad. I hope she makes a miraculous recovery.
@@cassiescornerreviews6884 I hope they at least find some treatment that helps soon. It's so scary. 😥