Hosting this video is Destin from SmarterEveryDay giving you a health update on Dianna Cowern. Destin and Dianna have been friends for many years, and recently Destin was able to make a trip out to visit Dianna while she is ill. He shares his story here.
Detailed written health update from Kyle - / 94956611
Support Dianna during her recovery at -
Patreon (MONTHLY) - / physicsgirl
Gofundme (ONE TIME) - www.gofundme.com/f/medical-bi...
Check out Destin’s channel SmarterEveryDay - / smartereveryday
Host: Destin Sandlin
Editor: Levi Butner
I hope Kyle has his own support system. Being a caregiver is no joke. It's so stressful and can cause depression so I hope he has help.
This.
I lost a relationship in part due to being injured and the long term stress it put on my partner
I do hope he has support and help in caring for her
also you cannot show weakness because you are the pillar of strength.. its very tough.. and its great that kyle gets shown in this video..
The nuclear kyle or any kyle ?
I am just so, so grateful to Destin and Diana and Kyle for this video.
You forgot to sign it. But yes, this is a good reminder about how good people are out there.
My guess is John
@@LJCRIAAnd Hank
Don’t forget Tara for encouraging Destin to go see Diana. It’s so healthy that these spouses can all be so supportive.
Don't forget me.
Diana i caught covid not long after finishing chemo, long story short i ended up in ICU and was placed in a coma for 3 months while a machine ran my heart, lungs and kidneys, i wasnt expected to make it on multiple occasions but eventually pulled through and was awakened from my coma. i lost all my muscles and had to learn to walk and everything again but i kept pushing and kept fighting and today im almost 100% again. Keep fighting and keep pushing!! You can do this!! We are rooting for you!!
Congratulations!
Wow Josh, that is a Lot to go through. It is really amazing that you survived all of that. Glad to hear that you made it through! And I truly hope that your chemo was successful.
🙏🏽🙌🏽❤
God bless you and may you continue to recover. "I can do ALL things through CHRIST who strengthens me"😊❤🎉🎉🎉
❤
My kids say "get well soon Physics Girl and they love your videos". Thank you for being a great example to my children.
lol
@@asadchoudhrya that's not funny
Hearing ''I have some good news'' in the first 2 seconds of the video after 9 months of no videos is truly a Christmas treat.
Agreed! I hope she is ok. I need to watch the full video first. We are all praying for her recovery 🧡
seriously felt some stress leave my shoulders after hearing it lmfao
So happy 😭
Amen!
No need for the "lmfao" though@@roobeedooo
Her plight really breaks my heart. She is one of my favorite KZhead Science Communicators. Her enthusiasm and intelligence inspires me. I really hope she beats this.
You don't "beat" CFS, you learn to live with it. And sometimes you have a good day.
@@kinpandun2464 This, as someone living with it for over 10 years now. You have good days and bad days and there is almost nothing that anyone can do about it. Often there is no external or easily identifiable reason for a day being good or bad. They have made some progress in understanding CFS but CFS is not just one thing so, for some they can help. Recently there have been studies that show that most people with CFS have high antibody count for one of a narrow band of lifetime viruses. In my case I constantly show like I am about to have a shingles outbreak, but I don't. This "but I don't" is common throughout those with high anitbody counts for specific viruses and CFS. We never exhibit symptoms. However we have very strange problem of muscle loss, cognitive failure, often a burning pain in the body/muscles (non-specific) that regular pain killers cannot mediate. I for one test as having a neurotransmitter level as though I've been awake for 50-72hours. Just that never goes away. I am in a constant state of function like someone who has been up for more than two days or three. Anyways, the viral marker, when people were treated with antiviral drugs and the counts dropped the CFS symptoms would go away.. but eventually would return and so too would the antibody count. They don't know why or what triggers it. But it's a start. In my case the treatment worked (took about 3 months to take effect) then about 7 months later, it just came back. So we can "manage" it, but it won't go away, probably never. It's pretty much stolen my life. When it acts up it takes 3 months to get better even on the medication, then I can be assured that something will trigger it again and it will return. It hangs like a shadow over those windows of normalcy.
@@kinpandun2464, it may not be curable but there ARE treatments that help. Please don’t be so negative.
I hope her good days get better and more common. When someone has CFS this severe, it’s all I dare hope for.
@kinpandun2464 exactly. I have it and fibromyalgia, diagnosed in 2022 but symptoms started in 2021. I was just forced back to work from my insurance and basically ended up in a flair. I knew it would happen because they didnt adhere to any of the pacing requests i made. I'm in so much pain right now and it makes me angry to know it didn't have to be like this. I'm on a leave again as of today. I feel so much for Diana and I hope she can find her new normal. It sounds like her CFS is extreme right now. I really hope she feels the love around her from her community.
Not only is it not a big deal that she can’t make videos for her Patreon, but I’m actually going to sign up for her Patreon right now in hopes that it makes the process of her getting back to good health the slightest bit easier. Did the same for Simone during her health struggles. We just want to see you all living your best healthiest lives. I wish I had seen this update sooner. Thanks for the update, Destin. Kyle, if you’re reading this, great work! Get well, Diana. We’re all rooting for you.
Its people like you we need more of.
I just did the same thing!! I don't need content! I’m in a space where I can help out another disabled creator and I am so happy to do so! @PhysicsGirl don’t stress! We're here to support, not for anything in return!
All those ill and poor people that don't have her fame 😥
@@eSKAone- Yes, it is sad, but it’s not a zero-sum game. Small gestures of kindness and giving what you can to someone in need, even if it’s just a lended ear, will hopefully become more of the norm.
She makes over 50k a month on just patreon she is going to be ok
Please stay strong and get well soon. Thanks for everything!
cringe
@@womp6338 how the heck is this cringe 🙄🙄
@@womp6338 he is just helping her
@@womp6338Grow up.
@@womp6338 Go away please. Seriously, why are you even in here????
Thanks a lot for the update Destin. It is great that Dianna is in Kyle's caring hands. I wish them strength and health, and I hope Dianna will be healthy very soon. We are all here to welcome her back.
You are my spirit animal! 😁
Wow its him the legend himself! :O
Thanks Mehdi.
I'm not familiar with Diana or Kyle but am a big Destin fan. I've been in Kyle's position and can tell he is a good man. Diana chose wisely (and vice versa)!
This is a scam. Name one other Covid case this extreme and long lasting. Patreon isn’t for donations either - should be a red flag.
Kyle is a true Husband. To go from the joy of marriage with the constant heartbreak of care taking takes a man of honor.
In sickness, and in health....
For better or for worse. That's true love!
I know this will get buried under 13,561 other comments, but I still go back and watch Diana's videos every day. Sometimes, I just leave my laptop playing them in an empty room, to give the view counts, but often I am watching/rewatching because I truly enjoy how excited Diana is when she is passionate about something. We're still here, still supporting, and waiting patiently for her to get well. We're also pulling for Kyle, who is truly a saint.
It's heartwarming to know " for better or worse through sickness and health" still means something . I'm 58 and not in the greatest of health myself and have seen first hand how some people just bail.These two will be just fine in the long run,I feel it in my bones!!!!!
I don’t care if she never makes another video. I want her to get better. I want her to be able to live a full life. If that includes content creation and continued education, I’ll be here for it. If it doesn’t, then I’ll thank her for everything she’s shared with us. She has touched and enriched so many more lives than she’ll ever understand.
Just remember the US gov made covid...
Absolutely! Hopefully she gets better and hopefully this helps some people understand how gravely serious SARS-COV-2 really is and makes them think twice about letting themselves get infected! N95+, ventilation, purification, and Novavax are the best tools we have (as well as CPC mouthwash, mouth & nose sprays, good nutrition, magnesium, zinc, and elderberry) but they only work if we actually use them to protect the health and freedoms of ourselves and those around us! We have so much more knowledge than we did the last global pandemic - why not use it?
@@thomase13 lol, it's the jab
100% agree.
@@DuBstep115 Long covid more common in those with more severe cases of Covid; the unvaccinated. The empirical evidence is clear and incontrovertible.
Dianna, keep up the spirit! You’ll beat this. Just remember it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Kyle, she is lucky to have you. Oh… and you’re lucky to have her! Destin… Thank you. ❤
You are amazing
wow that's amazing
Wonderful gift. WOW.
Good job
Thank you for giving so much! I love this community so much
Its not only the test for the person who is ill, true test is for the person’s loved ones. Hats off for Kyle ❤️
That's completely and utterly not true. It's a test for both.
@@MissKrisLovesThanks and rectified. God bless you. 🙏
This is the first time that I see this channel, Dianna is so stronger more than other sis.. She is helping rn in another density in a largest war that I never seen but at light velocity they win.. !!! Light wins again... Till the end.. ¡Gracias!
So happy to hear you're getting better. You owe us nothing Dianna, but we would like to help make things easier for you and Kyle. Little by little, your energy will return, the clouds of brain fog will part and you'll feel closer and closer to your old self. Big hugs xxx
Ooof you should have donated this through patreon , KZhead is gonna eat most of that $500 . I think they take 60-70% just because they're greedy pricks at YT
You know I never recommend this but steroids might help her they helped me with long Covid.
I don't mean to downplay your donation but I would highly encourage everyone to use her Patreon for donation instead of KZhead Thanks. KZhead takes a much bigger cut from the Thanks than a Patreon sponsor. If I am not wrong KZhead takes a 30% cut and Patreon takes 5%. This means with Patreon more of your donation actually reach her. Someone please correct me if I am wrong and I'll happily delete this comment.
@@wlockuz4467rightfully so if it wasn’t for KZhead we wouldn’t know Dianna Nor of the patreom, some times you have to charge it to the game.
Thank you for the update. Diana’s journey sounds like she heading in the right direction. I ’ve had CFS/ME for years but can now do more than most people who don’t even have it, so long as I pace myself. The first two years seemed to be the least productive, with the crashes, but slowly with walks of 5m then, 10m then, then 100m and so on, I’ve found the old me again. Brain fog is hard to deal with but I really believe relieving yourself of unnecessary guilt (after all you didn’t choose your health so there no need to feel you let anyone down) is important. Her partner sounds like an angel. I was let down and left to get on with it, accused of faking it by my partner (yes, unbelievable, but this was 30 years ago when people didn’t know much, I hope we’re all more educated now). I do wonder on the merits of gut health and wish I’d tried something in that direction back then, but you clutch at every straw and results are never instant so it’s hard to measure. Anyway, I’m following Dianna’s journey and willing her better. I think about her often and check for information when it becomes available.
Great to see Diana fighting the good fight with incredible support from such a deeply loving husband in Kyle, and such a caring friend in Destin! Get well soon!
Wonderfully generous, thank you for being so kind
Stop paying an already incredibly rich women to lay around
This is not the good fight. The good fight is spiritual, not physical. Get educated
@@johnnyarm3181 what is wrong with you
@johnnyarm3181 Shame on you
Love & blessings to Dianna, Kyle & all those caring for her!
Destin, I’m so sorry to hear this. I was diagnosed with Long Covid in May 2023 and had very similar symptoms. I was told by my neurologist it could take 2-3 years to feel “normal.” I was not ok with that. I was part of a long covid clinic and was told to try speech/cognitive therapy which helped me to live life in 15 minute increments and rest so I would not get to the point where I was pushing through physical symptoms. I ignored anyone who told me to do physical activity to prevent deconditioning because physical activity made things worse. In July 2023 out of desperation I tried acupuncture. After two treatments I had a symptom free day (on which I did too much and then crashed for days). Since then I’ve steadily seen a reduction of my symptoms. I have gone twice weekly since I started in mid July. Just last week I graduated to once weekly. At the end of January 2024 my neurologist (who is part of a long covid clinic at U Penn) said I am recovering the fastest of all patients who are part of their LC clinic. The major downside is acupuncture is expensive and not covered by insurance because it’s not a known cure. However, I can attest to the fact that it has given me my life back. I am writing this hoping you or Deanna might see this and maybe pursue acupuncture as an option. I had never had it before and did it out of desperation and it seems to have worked. I have not been asked by any acupuncturist to promote their services. This is just me seeing someone suffering and hoping my experience might help. I wish you all the best.
I’m an acupuncturist and I crush long covid. I’m glad you starting to feel better!
The ancient Chinese things sometimes work pretty well. Congratulations it worked for you. Hope it works for Diana too.
Acupuncture works, I had crazy injury in my neck which all came from my arm, this only became obvious from my Acupuncturist and what he found and done. Amazing... I was such a sceptic.
@@buckleysangel7019 😂
@@jzmskzm laugh all you want as I laugh on my way to the bank from people lined up all day long on the half hour and pay $75 a treatment for me to fix them of things such as that. Silly atomists, wisdom is for holists.
I had ME/CFS after covid. It hit 10 months post illness out of nowhere. I was terrified, confused, lost. Couldnt walk or stand, or talk. It was the worst thing that ever happened to me. Doctors couldnt help me and said it was anxiety. It wasnt. I went digging, found out REST, strict BED REST, was the only way to heal with brain retraining also. I did both and healed in 5months. It was so hard. But im back to normal 2 years later. I would have never made it without my husband. He took total care of me. ❤
Hi, I had the same issue during my University days. Sleeping for most of the day, food and very mild exercise healed me completely. I literally went on a sleeping festival for 3 months.
May Allah (S.W.T.) guide you and bestow upon you His Blessings; Ameen.
What makes you believe it was not anxiety?
I can’t help but be skeptical, respectively, only because the trigger almost always seems to be the caretaker. Usually around the time they get married.
@@FernandoChaves Anxiety is not relieved by avoidance behaviour, it will get significantly worse.
Have never watched Physics Girl but I am a die hard SmarterEveryDay fan, so I am now a Physics Girl Patreon supporter, get well soon! A friend of Destin is a friend of mine
agreed,
I love her you could definitely binge her vids shes awesome!
Legend ❤
Awww. Lovely message. ❤
This made me tear up
I know Destin’s channel and been following him but never knew physics girl. I hope she gets better as soon as possible. All the best to you both
Thanks for the update Destin. Please get better soon Dianna.
I think Destin handled things incredibly well, from his concern for a friend, to his reassurance about patreon funds, and even respect for boundaries when asking to pray with her, something a lot of people might take for granted. This is a perfect example of how to treat people.
Agreed. He’s a class act.
I don't pray, but I understand why it's important for those who do. Thank you Destin.
that's destin, this man is class act thru and through, and so happy diana is surrounded by the very absolute best of people
@@dingaia Amen! Amen! Full heartedly agree!!! This video was incredibly encouraging! :D Diana, if you are reading this: Fear not! We just want you to get better!!! Your fans love you and you & your husband are AWESOME!
@@iambiggusindeed. Someone sincerely appealing to a higher power for you (not just the standard "thoughts and prayers" stuff) is something truly special
Diana’s plight helps exposes a quiet and too ignored symptom of Covid. I hope they can figure out what is blocking her from getting enough energy to get back to physicing
There must be more awareness about long covid.
BC 007 trials will be very interesting
Any adverse effects from Covid or the vaccines will likely never get the the proper funding for medical research because of its political nature. This was a man-made virus design to do exactly what it did and we were all just lab rats suffering from the experiment that we continue to fund through our taxes
@@Canleaf08And more awareness of COVID. Many have decided it never, or at least, no longer exists. How many suffer as Dianna does, but we never hear about them?
@@DonoVideoProductions sweden has a 17% LC rate. With a huge underrated detection there are more than 2.5M long hauler in both UK and France. The first rate of 5% of a population is now obsolete due to high recontamination rate (so much for infection immunity promoted by those assholes from GBD). With some recontamination in less than a month (3 weeks for the shortest, 3 to 4 months on average) some people had covid TEN TIMES and each time is playing russian roulette with long covid, each time the virus damage internal organs and immune system. And minimizers keeps yelling "covid is just a cold now! Don't worry! you don't need mask, no isolation or sick leave!" Yeah, sure a cold that can put someone down for YEARS even if the infection was asymptomatic. And worst of that, is that they spread the virus to people who end like me with my heart now damaged and my brain have some memory issues and chronic fatigue, like Dianna or those kids now unable to walk. This, this infuriates me! Selfishness and neglectfulness are key today.
Absolutely right! Her only job right now is to get better! With Kyle loving her is such a huge booster for her recovery. I am a cancer survivor. I was misdiagnosed one year before being diagnosed. By then the cancer had made it into my lymph nodes. I believe the love, kindness and support afforded me by my husband, daughter, family, friends and complete strangers was fundamental in my recovery. Sending love and prayers for Diana, Kyle and all her loved ones!
She made so many great videos that I'm only now discovering, so her hard work in the past is still serving and reaching new people today. Thanks for making your info simple, clear, and so fun. Hope you heal and feel stronger and healthier now. Sending love
One day at a time. Dianna, Kyle, Destin, you're all the kind of people I'm glad to know.
That's very generous. Thank you for supporting them 😁👍
Good man
Been watching your videos since 2016. Wishing you the best!
good man
U are A true Man !!
Thank you for this.
Thank you❤
Legend. You brought a tear to my eye. MC/CFS is really really hard and I'm sure this goes a long way.
Wishing you a soon, sudden and fast recovery! In the meanwhile, keep on fighting. I am rooting for you two.
What a truly touching and heartwarming video. I miss her content. I wish her speedy recovery and a marvelous comeback!
I can't imagine 3 better people and I'm humbled by Destins humanity in helping and praying with her. Glad to help and Diana you mean so much to us science nerds
Thank you so much
I'm a retired doctor and my grandmother, a nurse, once told me 'While there is life there is hope'. I used that phrase a lot in my career. So pleased Diana is making progress.
I don't know Dianna, but I have watched you for years. Your witness is inspiring and I am supporting Dianna because you support her. Thank you for being the kind of man and friend I can feel this confidence in.
God bless her & Kyle. Truckloads of well wishes & SUPER positive vibes headed for both. And, thank you, Destin! Blessings to you, as well!
Dianna, I started giving to you on Patreon when I heard of your illness. Whether you ever make another video doesn't matter to me. Don't worry. Just get better. ♥
You are so greatly generous and a shining example of what makes humanity good
Same here - I started supporting on Patreon in response to hearing that she was sick, because I knew that income would be down and expenses would be up. Prior to that I was just a subscriber and fan.
Thank you very much for this
Props to you for donating and contributing so much!! As a side note, you may want to directly donate rather than through KZhead as they take a decent cut of the donations through the platform I believe. I could be wrong, but just wanted to make sure as much support as possible gets to Diana!!
Same!
Stay strong. You got this. Wishing for a better 2024 for you both.
Kind and generous.
You are amazing
This made me cry. The generosity here gives me hope, thank you.
Huge respect brother 🫂
legend
I had long Covid myself from the first wave that came over in 2020 and many of the symptoms that Dianna is experiencing, including CFS. I didn't start feeling healthy again until about the summer of 2023. I know it's a nightmare and you're fighting a good fight. Stay positive my friend, this too shall pass!
Thank you for the good update. Im glad she is surrounded by so much love. Walk in peace and grace...prayers surround you both.
Keep getting better Dianna!!! ❤
@@Sm0lm0lsame and same. I know "it's the thought that counts" but as someone else who would help, who would love to but can't this is the best case scenario. I hope myself and others will eventually be able to give back not just to Diana but to anyone.
@@Sm0lm0l Haven't always been in a place to help out. I'm at a point now in my life where I can. I've been the recipient of kindness in the past, now it's time for me to return those kindnesses.
Thank you for this, I really wish I could help.
As a disabled person, this means a tremendous amount. That level of kindness and support is admirable.
I watched Physics Girl videos for a quite a while before hearing she was ill. I am so sorry she is having such difficulties. Whenever I saw one of her videos, it just made me smile. Her enthusiasm and happiness at presenting physics topics to the public in a understandable way was a marvel to behold. I just made my eyes light up! Dearest Dianna, I wish with all my heart that you get better. You have brought so much enjoyment to me and to all your viewers. What a wonderful person you are.
This is only the third video I have watched from her channel, and I want to thank YOU for brightening her day, her husband for his unending support and care, and the rest of all you followers for giving her love, understanding and support from afar. I am lucky in the way that I don't have any friends or relatives suffering from this. My own experiences with covid were a couple of weeks with a cold, but because of my covid-shots, they never turned uglier than that, with only a lesser sense of smell and somevtastebuds apparently still sleeping being the downside. Get well soon, Diana! ❤ from Sweden!
I was supported in my (wife's) time of need by people who did not know us. It is my privilege to continue to pay it forward in her honor. Rest, heal and know that you are loved.
Firstly, this is so, so kind of you. I'm glad that some altruism can also provide some personal comfort. Second, for anyone else considering donating, I want to echo the sentiment of another user (@green4black) to point out that a higher percentage of your contribution will help Dianna if you donate on GoFundMe or Patreon. This is nothing personal against Google, but their cut is substantially higher (30%). It's a different platform for a different purpose, so it aligns its margins closer to Twitch. GoFundMe takes a 2.9% cut and Patreon takes a 5% cut. Just an FYI! (One last note: for charitable fundraisers on KZhead, Google does not take a cut at all. However, donating on this video will not be counted as a charitable donation.)
Brought a tear to my eye to see the plans kyle made. For some reason seeing a engineer making such a methodical plan to save his woman is an incredibly raw show of love
It makes it so real! Hard love.
This! SO many of us keep checking in hoping for the best!
Right, and not only is he just feeding her, he has her on a super labor intensive diet of very specific foods. He's probably done hundreds of hours of research and talked to several professionals to formulate the plan. So all that on top of general caretaking is amazing.
Destin, I am deeply grateful that Dianna has you as her friend. Thank you for your heart, and your testimony, bro.
Thank you for the update! Sending so much love to them both.
Diana, on this Winter Solstice, the longest, darkest night of the year, every day from now on will be brighter and sunnier, and I hope your recovery follows the same path. Get well soon.
“Hallmark” should híre you lol
We are all rooting for you Diana!
I hope she gets better. Prayers for her and Kyle. Thank you for the update
Thank you SO much for this update. I have never been to Patreon, but this makes me want to use it for the first time to support her. ❤ both of them.
I've had long covid for a year now. It has totally screwed up my liver, kidney, lung function. Exhausted all of the time. I seem to be coming out of it, but the docs say it might just be permanent. One of the worst parts is the skepticism I've gotten from friends and family. Hearing some saying "Well, I had covid and it wasn't so bad.", and therefore not believing my plight. Get better Dianna! We are rooting for you.
I’m so sorry
Same but I'm on year 3. I've never had as hard a period of my life as I do. I hope Diana and we will get some tangible improvements soon.
You aren't alone. This is a topic that doesn't have as much awareness as it should.
Hope it improves, all the best on your recovery! 🙏
These things only seem to be happening to the va.xxed. Never had any issues
ME/CFS is *so* incredibly difficult. Mine has been severe for 5 years and I was in the same shape as Dianna for 18 months, and I've been slowly improving. There is a light in the dark, and my heart goes out to them both. It is a wonderful friend who can understand the shattering this disease brings to our lives and approaches it with compassion rather than judgement.
People who haven’t experienced it just don’t know. My best friend is finally in remission from me/cfs after a virus she developed in 2019. I hope you experience rest and healing.
Have they looked for a link between ME/CFS and ammonia? Particularly crystalline ammonia stored in muscle tissue?
So glad you’re doing better ❤
@@tyroneemail tell em tyrone
@@tyroneemail I'm not sure about ammonia but there is possibly an issue with methylation of some compounds across the blood brain barrier. In some cases, active B12 (methylcobalamin) makes a difference. Also Griffith University in Queensland Australia have an active research program into ME/CFS.
Thanks for sharing, Destin - I can feel your sisterly love for Dianna. I’m so glad you could visit her, give her sound advice, and do what you can to support her. I love what you do on your channel, and I’m more impressed by you as a human being the more I find out about you. May the Lord Bless you and keep you.
Thank you for the encouraging news. I am so glad she has good people around her she is a wonderful person who makes learning fun. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
I really hope Dianna gets better soon, and that Kyle and her have a good support system at home.
Destin is one of the very few “internet people” I trust implicitly. One can tell in his eyes that this is not fun, but the hope is real. Diana deserves all the help we can give her!
Destin is funded by US military, why would army want a KZheadr on payroll? Disinformation.
E
@@EEEEEEEEYes, E, exactly. Thank you meme from 2018
What an amazing thing you did, bless you for being willing to share. Lifting up prayers.
thank you for your offer and your wifes support. it wonderful for Kyle, Diana, her papa and her family and friends
Hang in there, Dianna. I believe Destin was right to say what he said, to you and to us. You always seemed like the kind of person who fosters such a community of people around you who would truly just want to see you get better, in a situation like this, and not expect anything else before that.🤘
How did you do that?
@@controversial_7 Do what? Send a super-thanks?
@@TehBurek yeah, half a million rands?
@@controversial_7 No... not sure what you're seeing, but what I donated is worth just under 10 US Dollars.
Thank you for this update, Destin. We're with you in our minds and hearts, Dianna. And may every one find their Kyle in this world. Peace and strength to you all ♥
This is incredible.
Should have bought some bath water.
My faith in humanity just got a little bit better. ❤
Thank you! I love to see people like you with a great heart and love to friends beyond words. You help restore humanity to our new level of being human. Thank you Destin and Kyle. From the bottom of my heart 🎉
Thank you for posting this update. All the best to Diana and Kyle.
you can absolutely tell when someone is a determined, but extremely exhausted, caregiver. the mix of physical fatigue from exertion or losing sleep from worry/pain, and the mental fatigue of being so worried for the person you are caring for. being a caregiver is an incredible act of love and compassion. what an incredible caregiver Kyle is. the organization he puts into his care is amazing.
The part where she needed to take a break from talking...man, you don't know how real that is unless you've been there. I went through a period of nearly 15 years of excruciating pain. I lost everything and my parents were caring for me. There wasn't a single thing I could do by myself, yet my body and my mind were working in overdrive harder than they ever had. My parents were my biggest blessing and they showed me an example of true love that I could have never envisioned. Eventually, I got better and at the age of 40, I went back to college to get my Mechanical Engineering degree. Yesterday, I found out that I was accepted into the Upper Division and in two more years, I will have my bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. Hang in there Diana, take the first downs when you can and keep driving. And for Kyle, what a true warrior. He's going through it too and needs as much support. Let's help this wonderful couple out so they can focus on what they need to do.
Was there any specific treatments that you can look back and identify that helped turn the tide? I've got a similar story to you / Dianna (ME/CFS). Looking for anyway to get out of this rut.
15 years of pain? My guy what tf did you have
I tore my left sacroilliac joint when I was a firefighter. It's one of the two joints that connects your spine to your pelvis. If you follow your spine down to your belt line, they are about 1" on either side. It was excrucitating. All I could do is lay in bed because sitting, standing and walking was so painful. I had surgery a few times but in the end what fixed it was a simple nerve ablation that my doc didn't think would work. From the time I went into the hospital until the time I was back in the parking lot leaving was under 30 minutes, and 3 weeks later I went backpacking by myself. That was the summer I turned 40, so once realized I was actually okay, I decided to do a mile for every year old I was to get my confidence back and to do something for myself. Of the 42.5 miles I ended up doing, 31 of them were all by myself. I went back to college 7 months after that procedure and now we are here, almost 2 years from the day that I started back. I just realized something ironic that relates to Diana....the first class I had once I was back was good ol' college physics. Now I'm a tutor for that class. Wow. This is bringing back some memories and emotions for me right now! I sure hope we see Diana make a similar recovery and that it doesn't take 13 years like it did for me. @@danielkelsosmith
Yes. I had a torn sacroilliac joint and after multiple surgeries, dozens of doctors and other horrible experiences that I won't get into, a simple nerve ablation that took less than 5 minutes for the doctor to do was what fixed me. @@gurkdoinwork
@@allengeringer574 god damn. That’s insanity. Glad you’re okay now!
Thanks so much for keeping it real! Prayers of health and well being for Diana and Kyle! ❤
Thank you so much for this update Destin, I have been regularly looking for a hopeful update.
In the dark midst of dealing with your health struggles, know that you remain inspirational.
Thank you and Kyle for your strength through these challenging times. Wishing you both the very best in 2024.
lovely gesture! I thank you, and I'll bet DC does too!
You didn't just help Dianna by being so generous, you've also helped people like me who were afraid there isn't much kindness remaining in this world. Thank you.❤
@@MeganVictoriaKearns when you see genuine love like this, it's hard to not want to join in. Even if it's just helping out in their time of need ❤🩹
Very generous of you, Olcans. Such a great cause. I'm sure Dianna and Kyle are truly touched by your care for her. Hoping for great things to come for her, but also to you. Cheers
Do you have an uncensored version of Bard that could help solve her sickness without triggering a bunch of controversial warnings?
This video touches my heart. I was bound to my bed for four months last year and not one of my friends visited to check in on me. The only people who were worried about me and and came for a visit were friends of my parents who knew about my situation. I was so stuck in my situation, I wished so much to have someone who I could at least talk to and share my thoughts with regularly. It's such a comfort to know there are friends and caregivers out there who see that.
Many thanks for this update, I have enjoyed Dianna's enthusiam for physics and for life in general in her videos. It was so sad to see here knocked down so hard by Covid but its good to know she making progress. 🙏
Being an engineer myself, seeing the checklists and how Kyle is helping Dianna in a methodical way made me tear up a little bit
Same here, really makes you think
Such a loving husband. That is a ride or die relationship.
It’s one of those details that really helps put you in his shoes-doing things you would be doing if it was your loved one. I think that’s why it pulled MY heart strings anyway.
Destin is also an engineer, so no doubt they got along at least purely on that!
Best wishes for a full and rapid recovery.
Thank you for this, you’re a good human
Absolutely. Thank you for sharing this, praying for them and there situation.
Thanks for this update and all that you're doing for Dianna, Destin.
As someone who recently came out of being bedridden for nearly 5 years, I hope that Dianna can come out of this as soon as she is able, and that we all look forward to the day she is better, and we can see her smiling face in a new video of hers. But I truly hope she doesn't feel pressure to do that before she is ready and better. I hope that everyone who can, continues to support her until that happy day comes in the future.
I am very happy for your path to recovery. I hope your 2024 is full of lots and lots of walks outdoors :)
Way to go Plankton! I wish you and yours good health, a merry Christmas and the best 2024 you can have😊
Speedy recovery teacher. For Kyle: She is very lucky to have someone like you. If my sons & nephews are half the man you are, I would be very proud of them.
Agreed. I feel the same.
Agreed 💯
sadly full recovery is not really possible with cfs/me. what we can hope for is some good days, sometimes. but maybe because of long covid and the surge in cases we can hope for a breakthrough in research. it is a really difficult situation.
This
I didn't know what that salad of letters meant. It breaks my heart to hear that. 💔
Unfortunately, I had never watched her videos, but one of the shorts I watched and reading the comments got me intrigued and I went on to watch the videos and it is Heartbreaking to see her in such a condition. I hope I get to see more of her videos in the future. Wishing her a speedy recovery. Prayers for her and her husband ❤
So impressed by all involved. So much love.
Kyle is the true embodiment of "in sickness and in health". ❤
And done as an engineer knows how to do. That's what got me to tears. I hope that if ever called, that I would be so loving and diligent like that.
Yeah, cuz she's hot, and he doesn't have much going for him.
i just cried,,, i wish i had friends like that in my life.
@@liamwayne6703 huh?
@@liamwayne6703 ah yes a caring, understanding, diligent, intelligent man who is an engineer is only helping his love because "she's hot ,and he doesn't have much going for him" if that's your genuine reaction and worldview I pity you.
Hang in there Dianna. You are an inspiration. We're all rooting for you.
Thank-you for that update Destin 😁 I have enjoyed her videos and her personality and I just know she'll recover completely, regain her strength and I can look forward to enjoying many more videos in the future ❤️
Get well soon, Dianna. You produce quality videos that are informative and helpful. Thank you Kyle and Destin for taking care of Dianna,
I've been watching SmarterEveryDay for over 10 years. You are a wonderful and gifted orator and storyteller, Destin. The world benefits greatly from people like you. Thank you for having such a big heart and helping your friends Dianna and Kyle. How we show up when times are the hardest truly defines ones character. I'm new to Physics Girl. This is also my first comment on YT. This video touched my heart. I subscribed as 'Ultraviolet' on Patreon. Get better soon, Dianna. The world needs your spirit and passion!
I know, he has this inclusive pastor quality and is so good with his words and tone that it's hard not to listen.
thanks
Get better soon Dianna!
Never knew about physics girl until today, when I saw comments about her health under a short that popped up for me. I have gone on a deep dive of her videos and of long covid. I had no idea how bad it could be. I struggle with an autoimmune disease, and it was so bad at one time that I was dealing with severe fatigue. I cannot imagine how painful it is to deal with it for as long as she has. I sincerely hope her health improves.
I was just scrolling through KZhead looking for something new and came across the Ligo video then the nuclear sub vid, great stories ! So i decided I'll subscribe and see some more. Well I started to see health update titles and clicked on this one. my heart sank hearing this. You are so right Destin it's not about making more content, it's about putting all your mental and physical strength you can muster in to healing. I will do what I can to support Dianna's channel and share this video as well as her previous content in hopes that people will be moved to help as well. Push on Dianna and Kyle I'm looking forward to seeing you in new Physics Girl videos. ❤❤❤
I’m so glad Diana is doing better, she is an amazing person and will continue to inspirational us for years to come.
Is it possible that Kyle is poisoning her to keep her in a debilitated state from which she cannot escape? How much can we really trust this Kyle character?
@@benjamindover4337why so toxic? This is not the place for humour like this... Or you don't entirely understand the situation.
@@RasjanSerI'm concerned about Diane. All this started the day she got married. I'm not convinced that is a coincidence.
@@benjamindover4337Go to another place and make fun there instead. Thanks... That kind of disrespect for the current situation are wild 😏.
Is she really doing better? i did not hear that, unfortunately.
Huge respect for Kyle for his patience and dedication, Diana's concern for her work during these tough times is unimaginable! And Destin, you are such a gentleman!!! Much love to all you guys...
Yeah it’s be tough to blame anyone for wanting out of that situation
Please dont thank him like she's a burden.
@@rotationalbox588comments like this just remind me that romantic love isn’t real.
@@frankied.roosevelt6232 it is wrong to diminish the situation and to not acknowledge reality, she is unwell and needs a lot of care, she is a burden but he is more than happy to bear it. Her being a burden is not a completely negative thing, kids are burdens, elderly people are burdens, unwell people are burdens. Throughout your life you will have been and will be a burden many times, that’s just part of life. There is nothing wrong with thanking or appreciating Kyle looking after her, this severely affects his life too.
@@frankied.roosevelt6232it'd be pretty easy to high tail it out of there since he's been doing this so long, and I don't think anybody would blame him.
This is comforting that she has this kind of support- I have always enjoyed her content and pass on to her that she has lots of folks keeping her in thoughts and prayers for recovery!
You crossed my mind again Diana. I hope you are feeling stronger every day. Good thoughts from Ireland.
Have been a patron for years - the first video I watched of Dianna was the vortex video in the pool (with my middle school teen; who's now off at college). Here's a holiday gift to be used for whatever brings joy.🍥
That’s the same vid I found her with when doing vortex research in college! I’ve been a fan since and truly wish her good health and recovery.
Kyle's courage and strength are perfect. Dianna is doing everything she knows to get better. Together, if anyone can recover from this, they can. Together. I am rewatching all the Physics Girl content. I will continue to watch until there's is more to be seen!
Tq man. I was only able to be back & forth to check Diana here in her channel. And today I found this & thanks for this updates. You are a good man Destin, a destiny at his best for Diana & Kyle. And last but not least, lets be smarter everyday…. And healthier.
My prayers are with you Diana. Hope you feel better soon. God bless you.
You're a christmas legend!
You're absolutely right. I just want Dianna and Kyle to have some better income while she gets better. Thank you for setting her mind at ease.
Hey Destin. You are a good friend. Thanks for the update. And all the best to Diana and Kyle.
Thank you for sharing this! I'll be praying for her. I've been going thru this for many, many years now. Some days I've felt like I should end things so my family can move on (I'm working thru that and doing better these days). Other days, I appreciate the experience because it's taught me compassion and allowed me to truly understand and support my parents as they deal(t) with own debilitating conditions in their older years.
Dianna, keep doing your job, get better! We're here for you!