My Chronic Illness Story - Chef Julie Yoon

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  • @mpuppybreath
    @mpuppybreath 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It's wonderful to see you again. So thrilled that you are making videos and discussing real concerns and issues that do not have quick fixes! It takes a while to unravel and heal from multiple physical and emotional traumas. I can relate to that. I've always loved the vlog format and authenticity. Also...looooove my t-shirt! Butter Together! Nicely made too....sturdy! Much love to you. We are here for you in the Yooniverse... Yoonited! xxoxo

    • @mpuppybreath
      @mpuppybreath 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      🦄🥰🤗

    • @mpuppybreath
      @mpuppybreath 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing the time with your parents! I could feel how nurturing they are. Loved the garden and wonderful food! xo

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Wait a minute...you bought a t-shirt? I'm so sorry I didn't realize! Maybe it wasn't obvious because the customer information didn't say "mpuppybreath" haha! Thank you so much and we appreciate the support! Yay! ❤Glad you like it. You have always been a part of our Yooniverse and we couldn't appreciate you more! You're right that some issues don't always have easy fixes. I'm still trying to figure it out daily....yup I take at least one part of my day to try to research or do some sleuthing based on what I ate or did that day. Thankful that you always appreciate the vlog format and authenticity. It's a lot more freeing to be that way. I just didn't share earlier because I was literally suffering for months and wasn't healthy enough to film. It's nice to be back! Thankful to be back! ❤

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@mpuppybreath I felt like I needed to insert those clips. I have more from my time there and I'm wondering if I should compile those clips into another vlog or two. I'll have to look back at my footage - it was months ago! So thankful whenever I get to spend time with my parents. I don't see them that often. Glad you could see their hearts in those short little clips.

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      hehe@@mpuppybreath triple comment waterfall...I love it!

  • @kimvirginia
    @kimvirginia 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Julie, thank you for sharing! I haven't watched your youtube in forever but so glad that I did. Your symptoms are so similar (but different too) to my ollder sister who had her first child almost 3 years ago via c-section. Crazy amounts of vertigo, ruled out Meniere's, elimination diet, neurology consult after consult. She has cut out so much from her diet and still has underlying fear / anxiety that her dizziness will return.
    Will be praying for you!

  • @808_waipahu2
    @808_waipahu2 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I have a Sister that deals with chronic pain & other chronic health issues. I’m going to share this video with her.
    Wishing you & your family all the best!

  • @jsm902
    @jsm902 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My suggestion is to make easy quick Korean dishes how-to's videos for busy moms or those that don't have time for the kitchen. I've been cooking from those quick shorts videos.

  • @marianneokubo597
    @marianneokubo597 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh Julie,
    As I’m listening to your story, I can relate to everything you mentioned.
    Although it was more than 10 years ago, I suffered from GERD as well. I went and did exactly what you did-visiting the cardiologist (stress test, EKG), the gastroenterologist (endoscopy, colonoscopy) primary doctor etc.
    I could not believe the doctors’ diagnosis because I was doing what they said and still didn’t feel better. I think that constant worry along with the stress, panic attacks was such a vicious circle.
    GERD caused me to lose 20lbs., as I was trying to follow their diet suggestions.
    Panic attacks were rampant-I remember being in the parking lot at Woodfield to drop off the children and saw an ambulance, thinking I would need to be taken away if I could not get myself together…..
    Happy to say that things are better….mostly gone.
    I would love to be in touch with you….please DM me if you’d like to talk.

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for sharing your story! So crazy that we had parallel lives and suffered from the same vicious cycle as you say. Isn't it weird that we go through all these doctors and nothing helps? It makes you feel so alone and helpless...not to mention frustrated. The panic attacks can't be helped in a way because you're just waiting to feel awful at any moment...I'm so glad to hear this was 10 years ago and you're doing much better now. That gives me hope! I'm doing better too but I had some symptoms even today- of course while I'm out driving with Taylor. Had to pull over and deal with it but luckily, they went away after some time. Thanks for offering to talk or keep in touch. So sweet of you!

  • @glidephish
    @glidephish 22 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Im glad you’re uploading videos again.

  • @ReensaraiArtbyReenaS
    @ReensaraiArtbyReenaS 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    chronic illness❤is just a gentle reminder to carve more time for self care❤thank you for sharing your journey

  • @carolp2365
    @carolp2365 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Julie! Welcome back! I'm so sorry for your situation but i'm also glad you are better now. You have a wonderful family and the children are so cute. ❤

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for your kind comment and the warm welcome back! I'm definitely better but unfortunately still struggling with it. I even had some symptoms today, but I'm learning how to live with them and ward them off faster so that the symptoms aren't as severe. I'm so grateful for my family who saved me during those dark times!

  • @nancyandrews8891
    @nancyandrews8891 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm glad You went to the Doctor. I'm Glad You're learning what and how to treat Yourself. You are in my Prayers. Nancy

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for keeping me in your prayers...so touching and I'm really grateful! Yes, I went to so many doctors and I'm still trying to figure it out but I'm just thankful the symptoms are getting better and a little more manageable.

  • @diva555sg
    @diva555sg 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Don't give up. Your family needs you.

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Definitely! There were some dark days especially when I'd be lying in bed, and I felt like I was spinning and I'd just be crying. Or when I had bad reflux symptoms and felt like I couldn't even breathe. I'd run outside in the cold and just try to catch my breath. But all the while, my family was there...either physically helping me like Joe, or being helpless themselves, like Taylor. It started happening while Taylor was so little, and sometimes I'd be home alone with her and there'd be no one else to take care of her if I didn't pull myself together. So in a way, she helped me to muster through it - even on those tough days...because I had to.

  • @Suhantan315
    @Suhantan315 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for sharing your story! Just wanted to let you know how much your channel has meant for my upbringing. Your videos were the foundation for all of my cooking skills and I’m forever grateful for that. I’ll be praying for your health and the wellbeing of everyone in your family!!

  • @shaywilliams3358
    @shaywilliams3358 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I so glad to see you.I have been watching your old videos.Really missed your family.

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Missed you too! It's always nice to see your comments...like a greeting from an old friend I never met haha. Thanks for always watching...old or new. Really missed posting and sharing too. Hoping to be find time to be able to continue! Thanks for being a Yoonicorn 🦄

    • @shaywilliams3358
      @shaywilliams3358 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ChefJulieYoon 🦄🦄🦄🦄❤️

  • @jooyonpark1247
    @jooyonpark1247 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I feel like stress is the root of the most sickness. Praying for your wellbeing. Shalom! ❤

  • @feiyee
    @feiyee 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks so much for sharing your journey, Julie. I'm just watching this vid now and want to give you a big hug - can't imagine how awful it was during those really bad symptom days (minutes!). your descriptions help me to better grasp a bit more but truly can't imagine. much love to you and your family~ 🦄

  • @kimchirednecks
    @kimchirednecks 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing. I have Multiple Sclerosis (diagnosed in 2012) and it can be a struggle to share with others or tell people how you feel or what is going on. Many people do not understand that fatigue for those with chronic illness is a nightmare which no coffee or amount of sleep seems to help. My best advice is to figure out your triggers (if you can) and give yourself a lot of grace. Much love to you my friend. And hoping you have many more good days than bad days!

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’m sorry you are dealing with your own pains and illness journey. It is so rough. And you’re right that it’s hard to talk about it with others- almost exhausting actually. The tiredness is real. I think my BP meds have something to do with it. I often get lightheaded and kind of woozy in general when I move too fast or go from standing to bending down…and I have to fight it off just to function as normal. Thank you for sharing your story and I hope for healing and good health for you ❤

  • @emilyndulay1111
    @emilyndulay1111 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s always nice to see your vlog whether it might be cooking or telling stories🙏🏼🙋🏻‍♀️❤️🦄

  • @Jessie_G7075
    @Jessie_G7075 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I feel your pain. Back in 2010 I was diagnosed with Meneres Disease. It was awful, I was miserable. It robbed me of so much. I’ve even had injections. And reading about being dizzy doesn’t help much. lol. But I’m going to tell you the truth, I’m not sick anymore. I began to seek God and not bc I was sick. I grew up in church and God had been dealing with me. I began to pray and seek God. And in fact, I had just went through a couple of of weeks were my sickness I returned with a vengeance. But I had been seeking God for other reasons than needing healing. I’m Christian by the way. And I started noticing I was getting better and better and soon enough within a week or so it was all gone. I was sick for 8 years. Jesus delivered me. So I took a lot of meds too and even had injections. I couldn’t travel. It controlled me life. I went to doctor after doctor.
    I was told by a good specialist that one day there would be a doctor who could help me. And boy, was he right. Jesus is known as The Great Physician. And I’ll be honest, this happened to me. And now at 5 years later I am dizziness free. I am delivered!

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow what a testimony that you were delivered from sickness...especially dizziness from the disease! Thank you for sharing. I am Christian too, so I truly appreciate hearing about this real life personal miracle. What a blessing and praise to hear that you are fully healed after all that suffering! At some points during my journey, especially the hardest days where the symptoms were unbearable, I definitely felt like God was ignoring my prayers or turning His back on me, leaving me forgotten. And I couldn't figure out why He would let me to continue to suffer physically, day after day, especially as a mom of a newborn and 6 year old, and especially when I was already suffering in other areas of my life, including financially - but that's for another story time. But I'm starting to realize that it's not like we are ever promised a life without suffering or pain. And like you, I believe God is still good and He got me THROUGH it not around it. I've come out the other side more grateful for little things and the good days or good moments...even though I still have the bad days. The journey isn't done yet and one day I hope He will fully deliver me from sickness like He has done for you!

  • @jsm902
    @jsm902 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I completely understand. Praying you get better. 🦄

  • @felicasammy8563
    @felicasammy8563 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Julie you were definitely missed. I can't tell you how many times I kept telling my hubby that I haven't seen you posting. One night it clicked to me that there was no distance in prayer so on the days that you and your family crossed my mind I just silently kept you in my prayers. I am sorry that you have been going through so much but I'm glad that you are doing better. I can't fully relate to what you are going through but I myself have been dealing with quite a lot physically since 2021. I wish you continued healing and success in all you do. Lots of love to Joe Lincoln and Taylor as well. Never be afraid to reach out if you need to chat.

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Okay....so are you trying to make me cry because I'm about to bawl! 😭Thank you for your kind thoughts, prayers, and encouragement. To hear that someone prayed for me because they missed seeing me on TH-cam is beyond comprehension. I am truly humbled. Thank you so much! I'm sorry you had been dealing with hard stuff physically since 2021...it's definitely frustrating, tiring, and sad to go through some kind of chronic pain. I just lifted up a prayer for you too. Thank you for being part of our community and for thinking of us. Much love to your family as well! Thank you for your offer for me to reach out when I need to chat...so kind! ❤

  • @hildamasi4665
    @hildamasi4665 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I hope you get better. You look fanstisc, love your hair. God Bless

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aw I guess that's the brighter side of things...thanks for the compliment! I hope I make my way to full recovery one day too...but if not, at least I'm starting to somewhat manage my symptoms a little better. Thanks for the blessings!

  • @naegwut
    @naegwut 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤ thank you for sharing

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for listening/ watching ❤

  • @nanablue3748
    @nanablue3748 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh my god the head thing was happening to me in my sleep!! I thought I was going crazy!! I thought I was having seizures in my sleep

  • @ellenamoncio4632
    @ellenamoncio4632 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey, cheer up! This is your Asian-rooted neighbor, GOOD morning Did/Do you have VERTIGO? I did and still do. EXERCISES including Epley techniques; but did less or zero medz, IF that would not help but "sustain the DIZZINESS instead. WoW😿". I just subscribed with you because of your channel featuring more of the NATURE-sourced recipes (least processed). Thank you for REACHING OUT. Your new friend, ellen. TGIF❣

  • @diva555sg
    @diva555sg 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for sharing. Others may need the info.
    What are you suffering from?
    Chronic something?
    Gluten + hidden gluten in food?

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I did get tested for gluten intolerance and it wasn't that. To this day, I don't know exactly what it is. I do have GERD, but the dizziness went undiagnosed. They said it was an attack on my vestibular system and that's about it. I'm thinking a lot of my symptoms are also triggered by stress, but I can't be too sure. All I do now is try to prevent those symptoms from starting and I try to change some things in my lifestyle. Luckily, the dizziness has been kept at bay, but unfortunately the acid reflux stayed.

  • @jennypak1177
    @jennypak1177 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have very similar symptoms and need to take Phenergan and sleep to get over it. It can be many years before I get another attack. Kimchi jigae and doenjang jigae can start my symptoms. Still I don’t have an answer to my questions. This is an issue with my mom and my grandmother.

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm so sorry to hear that this is still an ongoing issue with you...it is for me too. I hope that one day you will be able to conquer it and even ward off the attacks faster. At least you know some of your triggers now...as do I. It's definitely a journey and I hope you know you're not dealing with this alone. Thank you for sharing your story.

  • @808_waipahu2
    @808_waipahu2 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    🦄

  • @jasondai
    @jasondai 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🦄

  • @diva555sg
    @diva555sg 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Intermittent fasting + nutrient dense food
    Will reset your system.
    Find a functional medicine doctor which will go to the source not just suppress the side effect.

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great advice... for a time, Joe and I did do intermittent fasting, but we didn't keep up with it haha. But I'm sure it does reset your body in some way. And I agree with healthier nutrient dense food...fiber, and foods that are easy to digest. I do think it has to do with my stress as well and I'm trying to get a better handle on that. I agree that I haven't found the right doctor yet. I did see my primary care, a neurologist, GI, and cardiologist - but you're right that they mostly try to cure the symptoms and not figure out the source. Good word and reminder. Hoping I can figure it out soon!

  • @diva555sg
    @diva555sg 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Stress: B1 will reduce cortisol
    Anxiety: balance your oxygen + co2 with slow breathing through nose expand abdomen not chest
    Breathe out through mouth slowly.
    Do 7X
    Watch Dr Berg last week video on anxiety

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes! I actually do this breathing now and it helps! I never knew how much slow deep breathing could make a difference. It actually helps with my acid reflux symptoms too...not all the time every time, but it does make the symptoms less severe. I wish I knew this kind of breathing while I was suffering from the dizziness. Thanks for your input! Hope this helps others reading this ❤

  • @jeffb4612
    @jeffb4612 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I have addisons disease, type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis. When you talked about the vertigo or dizziness, I thought about addisons disease, took me 10 years of doctor visits to figure out. If you have low sodium have the doctors look at you adrenal gland function. Be happy and keep it together, there are always folks worse off than you.

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I'm sorry to hear you have multiple health issues you are dealing with...it must be so hard. I'm thankful for the tip about addisons disease and the dizziness. It's something to look into for sure. And the weird thing is that when I went into the hospital for Bell's palsy, they told me I had low sodium! I am definitely keeping my head up through this journey and just hope that maybe sharing my story might help others to feel less alone.

  • @ThePeppermintMocha
    @ThePeppermintMocha 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🦄

  • @time4change56
    @time4change56 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I got those symptoms when I ate some old tofu that didn't smell old, was not expired. Now I make sure the tofu is dated within reason. Good to see you again.

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yikes...I'm sorry to hear you suffered from pain over old tofu! For me, I get triggered by the most random things sometimes. I'm still learning and figuring it out. I know for me it's garlic, spicy foods, and hamburgers for sure! Good to be back!

  • @PsinkaJones
    @PsinkaJones 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dealing with chronic illness myself I'm very grateful that you shared your story. After random brain aneurysm, that went undiagnosed for 3 months I was dealing with debilitating migraines for a time. What resonated with me was the fear of doing something that will trigger them and feelings of loneliness or being misunderstood. It's hard to deal with something that's only visible on the inside and can come and go any minute.
    Hope you will find diagnosis or a solution and I wish you and your family lots of health!

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I am so sorry to hear about your aneurysm and migranes. I'm hoping you don't get anymore and the migranes start to dissipate. I myself have just recently learned about aneurysms because unfortunately my mother-in-law had one too, so I had to recently go to all the specialists with her and learn more about them. It must feel lonely and I can imagine you feel misunderstood. It is difficult to seem fine on the outside, but have so much going on in the inside. I'm hoping you feel heard and seen and know that you're not alone. Wishing you and your family health as well. Thanks for sharing your story ❤.

  • @kitt7082
    @kitt7082 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Don't some people get weird long term symptoms and dizziness after getting an epidural? Sorry you're going through that.

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Say what??? I didn't know that! But yes I got an epidural as well as some other strong meds because I had an emergency c-section suddenly after laboring for hours. But that's for another story time. Crazy...but good to know!

  • @tinkerbell4950
    @tinkerbell4950 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Were you diagnosed with vertigo that’s how my sister gets symptoms from vertigo.

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No, I wasn't diagnosed with vertigo. I forgot to mention but I also went to an ENT and physical therapist and both of them ruled it out. I actually had a different kind of dizziness where I felt like I was rocking on a boat. The physical therapist I went to actually specialized in dizziness, so that helped me to retrain my brain, and it was what helped me the most. I do notice that on days where allergies are high, I start to get little pangs of dizziness again. I'm sorry your sister suffers from vertigo... it sounds so miserable. My friend has it too. Hoping she finds remedies to help her through it.

  • @normie2022
    @normie2022 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    *Promo SM*

  • @yehpsh
    @yehpsh 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Julie, Have you tried orthopedic for your neck. When you have cervical problems, you can have all of the problems you have mentioned i.e the dizziness, instability, migraines, etc

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I did go to physical therapy and they said the same thing. I had some issues with my neck and they helped resolve a lot of it. That’s what helped to ultimately get rid of my dizziness. I still get traces of it every now and then but now I have some tools to help me avoid the triggers and to lessen the symptoms. Thanks for your advice! ❤

  • @ReensaraiArtbyReenaS
    @ReensaraiArtbyReenaS 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for your prayers!

  • @nanablue3748
    @nanablue3748 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🦄

  • @nenanena3388
    @nenanena3388 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Miss you & your family very much. I’ll watch anything you decide to put on your channel. Your personality & voice are so calming & soothing. Your family’s looking beautiful as ever, when did the kids grow up 🥹. Sending 🙏for everyone. This🦄looking forward to seeing you again. 💗🌸💗🌸

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Don't you go making me cry too! 😭Thank you for your kindness, love, and support. So thankful that you like seeing our family, following our journey, and even find my voice soothing...that is such a compliment, but I never would've said that about myself! Thank you for the love and for being a true Yoonicorn! 🦄

  • @karynkimkim
    @karynkimkim 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🦄you've been through so much and to put it out there so that it may help others and also knowing we miss you...😭thanks for sharing so vulnerably 💓

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks Karyn...I know you've seen me during some of my worst days and I appreciate you always cheering me on, praying for me, and helping wherever you could...even coming to hang out with Taylor and me, or dropping off random Trader Joe's groceries. Can't do anything without a village. Appreciate you so much! I hope I do help others feel less alone and maybe we can continue to encourage one another.

  • @AudreyRaDesign
    @AudreyRaDesign 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🦄 So proud of you for making this video and sharing about your journey. I know it hasn't been easy and each day is a battle.

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I couldn't have made it without you too Audrey. I still remember calling you to take me to the ER. Thanks for walking alongside me in this journey with prayers, rides, babysitting, and words of encouragement. Thanks for being proud of me for making the video...you know I've been struggling with posting again. Thankful for you! ❤

    • @AudreyRaDesign
      @AudreyRaDesign 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ChefJulieYoon Those were some tough times, for sure. But you've been with me through some of my darkest times, too. Gotta prop each other up and bear burdens when we are able. This is your year!

    • @ChefJulieYoon
      @ChefJulieYoon  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      This is OUR year 😊. We definitely need to prop each other up. That’s a really good way of putting it. Happy I was able to be there for you during your dark times too ❤