u/MagicaRinMS

Disclaimer: this is based on my personal experience. I am one person. What works for me may not work for others

I have been having oxygen therapy twice a week for about three months now. I was warned that it may make me more fatigued at first and it would take around 16 sessions before I felt any effect.

Exactly what I was told is what happened. After the first few sessions I slept for about a day after. And around 16 sessions in I began to notice an improvement in my symptoms.

I have moderate MECFS, triggered by a viral infection. I have had it for 12, nearly 13, years. I have spent years bedbound. I use a wheelchair when I leave the house. I had to drop out of education. I have never been able to attain a job. My life has been incredibly restricted.

I am starting to be able to walk more. I have been able to bake. I have been able to go out and meet friends. I have needed to sleep less, and my quality of sleep has been good. When I have flare ups they last for maybe a couple of days, instead of weeks to months. People in my life have noticed these changes and commented on them. I physically look more well.

For the first time in 12 years, I feel hopeful for my future. I feel that I may be able to return to education and start a family.

I definitely still have MECFS. There is no doubt about that. But my symptoms have become significantly less severe.

I feel the need to share my experiences because i truly did not believe it would help. But it did. And i hope that there are others it can help.

Has anyone else here tried oxygen therapy for MECFS?

I’m trying it (as in. Am actively posting from inside a pressurised tank. I’m bored) even though I know it has very limited research because I’m curious

Wondered if anyone else has given it a shot, and if so, did you notice any changes?

Also would anyone be interested in me sharing how it impacts me (if at all)?

I don’t necessarily think this is right, but I’ve been thinking about it and figured I’d see what others think

In Nicole’s About Zibai line, she mentions an Archangel that most have assumed to be Istaroth. Assuming that is accurate, it makes sense to assume that the Shades are being referred to as Archangels.

This made me wonder about Koitar, who has references to Lucifer/Satan in her character. Lucifer is sometimes thought to be a fallen Archangel, which made me think more about whether Koitar could have been one, too.

We know that she is special as far as angels go, being described as the first angel, closest to Phanes, etc

We also know that we have four Shades- Space, Time, Space and Void. But we have five Celestial Authorities, including Reason. It has been assumed that Phanes holds the power of Reason- but what if they don’t?

What if Koitar was the Shade of Reason. She was found beneath Irminsul, after all. That would certainly be a fitting place for a Shade of Reason.

Perhaps Phanes reclaimed the Authority of Reason after her betrayal and created Rukkhadevata as the Avatar of Irminsul to replace her.

This is all pure speculation. But I’d be interested in hearing if anyone can poke holes in this idea, or alternatively if anyone has any supporting points!