Dr Marie Allitt
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Dr Marie Allitt
@marieallitt.bsky.social
Researcher, Writer, (Over)Thinker.
Literary medical historian
Medical Humanities. Life-writing. Chronic illness. Disability. Mental health. Healthcare spaces. she/her. Views own
Live in Scotland
realise it’s a migraine once I’m in it, but maybe there are some warning signs after all 🤔 - thank you
December 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
I have been diagnosed with vestibular migraines by neurologist, when I tried to explain the fuzzy feeling she just discounted it really. I’ve always thought I don’t get auras, but I’m realising I’ve never read up on them much. This is interesting & something to think on - because I find I only
December 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM
My fizzy head feelings (I don’t think they’re auras, but now I wonder) make me feel like I’m in slow motion and using some innate but ultimately inept x-Ray vision. Or, maybe it’s trying to access a different, spiritual plane of existence
December 2, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Me too!
December 2, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I’m so sorry to hear this. No one should have to put up with so much stress and unease. Fingers crossed things get better
December 2, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Such a weird film. My thoughts below

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I’m watching After the Hunt. Why am I doing this to myself? Will I regret this? 🫣
December 2, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Thank you, lovely - sorry you are struggling too. I wish I could lie in bed with my book but alas (maybe if I stop procrastinating with my tasks 🤞). We prevail ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹
December 1, 2025 at 12:57 PM
There’s an error on the back cover of the book I’m reading - a bestseller, big deal book that’s gained lots of attention and is being made into a film 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️
November 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Oh my god! Cully’s in it!! 😮
November 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
It’s set in Brighton - which is near where I’m from - so was curious.
Trying to be Blue Lights, but it can’t compete
November 30, 2025 at 3:43 PM