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Tamara Casey's avatar

Hope they get it sorted out soon. Sending good vibes. Take care !

Michael Gilbride's avatar

Thanks Tamara!!! Appreciate it

David Baldwin's avatar

Man, I'm so sorry you're going through this. I don't know if we contracted the same thing, but I'm still dealing with complications from whatever it was that I got 5 weeks ago. It's been awful, but nothing like what you're dealing with. I have a feeling you've read this book, but a guy named David Hawkins wrote a book called Letting Go that is pretty much summarized by your essay here. I can't in any way validate the practice, but it has really worked for me.

https://www.amazon.com/Letting-David-Hawkins-M-D-Ph-D/dp/1401945015

I highly recommend it to anyone dealing with blockages in their lives.

Here's to you feeling better soon!

Michael Gilbride's avatar

dude you and I have been going through it. We’re just getting our 2026 struggles out of the way early

David Baldwin's avatar

You’ve had it worse than I have. Sending you good vibes.

Mary's avatar

Check out the link I sent Michael. I've heard several doctors say through the years that inflammation is a culprit involved in most if not all diseases. https://momwithaprep.com/how-do-you-treat-fluid-around-the-heart-naturally/ Well wishes.

Juliana von Mühlen's avatar

Hey, Michael, hope you're feeling well! I'm sending you good energies! Rest and take care of yourself!

Michael Gilbride's avatar

thanks so much Juliana ❤️

Steve Denney's avatar

Dude. Rest, let it go (great advice BTW), heal, and return stronger. We’ll all be here, carrying on. Thanks for all you do.

Michael Gilbride's avatar

thank you so much

Jahaan Shah's avatar

Amazing article. Wish you good health 💪🏽

Mary's avatar

After or along with your medical treatments under the supervision of your Healthcare provider, Michael. You may want to consider committing to an anti-inflammatory diet. As you may be aware. There are anti-inflammatory foods, herbs, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and amino acids that can help fight inflammation. I understand that certain people can't take certain supplements. And those who can should take those things seperate from their medications. Listed below is one link with some info I'm sure will benefit you Michael. Best wishes for your healing and recovery.

https://momwithaprep.com/how-do-you-treat-fluid-around-the-heart-naturally/

Michael Gilbride's avatar

thank you for sending this! Will check it out and implement it

Brooks Brown's avatar

Hope you feel better soon! Sending you healthy thoughts. Your posts are always fascinating and fun with a unique perspective. I may even upgrade one of these days. Take care!

Michael Gilbride's avatar

Really appreciate that. We’d love to have you in the collective! Let me know if/when you join so I can say hi

Blake La Grange's avatar

Fantastic write up. You have a big heart.

Michael Gilbride's avatar

thanks man… big heart is good, enlarged heart is not 😂

Wayne Robins's avatar

Feel better! I’ve been dealing with bronchitis and its long tiring aftermath. Take good care of your heart!

Michael Gilbride's avatar

Oof that sounds brutal, wishing you a speedy recovery as well. Looking forward to when we’re both recovered!

AJDeiboldt's avatar

I had some potentially fatal health complications through my high school years and had to learn some of these lessons early on. It sucks, but having to deal with your own mortality is a good thing. Hope it all gets worked out soon so you can get back to life.

Michael Gilbride's avatar

It’s good perspective to have… thank you for the kind words

Vinyl Culture's avatar

Get well soon brother!! ❤️

də's avatar

Sending out good vibes for you Michael.

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Michael Gilbride's avatar

this is helping I can feel it!

Ernie Mansfield's avatar

Wishing you a speedy recovery.

Janice  Mcwilliams's avatar

🙏🏽🙏🏽I am praying for you!

Michael Gilbride's avatar

aw thanks Janice, miss you!

Don Arbuckle's avatar

Well written. Sorry that it had to be from a hospital bed. Debbie went through the exact same thing about 4 months ago, so I totally understand what's going on, both physiologically and from a headspace angle. I assure you the doctors and nurses will be taking care of your physiological needs, and we and your family are here for anything else. Let us know what you need, and take care!!

Michael Gilbride's avatar

Thanks Don… appreciate you sir!

Shannon Sharpe's avatar

Michael, I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Thank you for sharing something so personal—it really impacted me. The way you reframed everything around what truly matters hit deeply, especially in this season of life for me. Just really grateful for your honesty and perspective. Sending you and your family so much love 🤍

Michael Gilbride's avatar

Thanks Shannon, glad it was helpful for you… and thanks for the kind words