Why I Need 20 Minutes Just To Wake Up: "My Musculoskeletal System Will Stiffen Up" | On The Red Dot

Olivia Yeo has ankylosing spondylitis, an autoimmune condition that attacks her joints. Before work, she has to stretch, pack medication and plan her commute carefully, all while trying not to let pain affect her job. 00:00 Introduction 00:48 Olivia’s daily wake-up routine 03:24 Challenges of her daily commute 04:32 Keeping productivity up at work 06:39 Her unique sleeping arrangement 08:24 Olivia and her boyfriend's love story 10:00 How she discovered her condition 12:15 Relief after misdiagnoses 16:20 Adapting when pain strikes 18:22 Sharing her feelings with mum 21:45 When pain relief loses its effectiveness 24:40 Hope in a new treatment 25:45 Wedding plans WATCH MORE On The Red Dot:    • On The Red Dot | Full Episodes   ========== About On The Red Dot: CNA's weekly programme documents the stories of ordinary Singaporeans and celebrates their resilience, identity and sense of belonging. =========== #CNAInsider #OnTheRedDot #Singapore #ChronicPain #ChronicPainWarrior #AutoImmuneDisease #JointPain For more, SUBSCRIBE to CNA INSIDER! https://cna.asia/insideryoutubesub Follow CNA INSIDER on: Telegram: https://t.me/CNAInsiderSG Instagram:   / cnainsider   Facebook:   / cnainsider   Website: https://cna.asia/cnainsider