Not Everything Is Anxiety — It’s Ok to Get Checked Out
On December 23, 2025, I was diagnosed with a blood clot in my brain.
Something Changed
I’ve had migraines for many years of my life but I noticed in October and November of 2025, I started getting them every day with no relief from Tylenol or sleep.
I even had to leave work a few times because of them.
I couldn’t bare to stare at the computer.
I followed up with my neurologist in November who ordered an MRI, which was scheduled in December.
The Word That Changed Everything
My results came in and I saw the word, “thrombosis.”
I knew what that meant and I couldn’t help but cry.
Admitted
I was admitted immediately, put on heparin for 2 days, and sent home.
The clot I have is a DVST — similar to CVST but called dural venous sinus thrombosis.
It’s still there as of right now and I’m on blood thinners.
What Caused It
My neurologist believes this may have been provoked in the postpartum period — or possibly I became sick or severely dehydrated at some point.
It’s complicated because my son was born in 2023.
I did have a traumatic birth and a C-section.
This clot normally occurs in women who just gave birth, are on birth control, or have severe dehydration or illness.
Living My Fear
I’m 30 and a blood clot was one of my fears I developed after giving birth when I read my discharge paperwork.
Who would have thought I’d be living my fear.
As of today the clot is still there — this type of clot can take a year or so to go away and I’m almost 5 months in.
My hematologist told me that all my tests were negative for clotting genes/disorders.
Symptoms
Again, my symptoms were mainly headaches with no relief for almost a month straight — just absolutely not feeling like myself.
The pain was more so behind my eyes, and sometimes sharp stabs randomly in my head.
Everyone would say anxiety because I do have it.
But I knew something was off.
And I’m glad I got checked out.
How This Changed My Life
Appreciate life and realize the little things really are big.
Like just being able to work, cook a meal, walk, talk — it’s truly taken for granted.
What I’ve Learned
Not everything is anxiety — it’s ok to get checked out.
No clotting disorders as of right now.
What I Want Others to Know
Not everything is anxiety — it’s ok to get checked out.
Also enjoy every day because it’s truly a blessing.
