#21 ·
Those black spots appeared in both my eyes just over four years ago. At first, they were incredibly irritating because they seemed to drift around wherever I looked. I’ll admit, there was a moment of genuine fear—wondering if this was a symptom of something far more sinister—but I kept hoping they would simply vanish. A few days later, during a casual conversation, a friend mentioned she had heard those visual disturbances could be linked to anemia. I accepted that explanation at face value and simply went about my life, choosing not to dwell on it. In my case, the connection felt logical; I had become severely anemic during those specific months (I know this because I attempted to donate blood, only to be turned away four months later due to low iron levels). Given my lifestyle at the time—struggling with self-harm, bulimia, and starvation... I viewed it as a predictable consequence. Those spots eventually became as much a part of my reality as the anemia itself. 😵
I have worn glasses for six years now, attending an annual eye exam to check my prescription and make adjustments if necessary.
I have worn glasses for six years now, attending an annual eye exam to check my prescription and make adjustments if necessary.