My Wellness Journey
Behind every article on Purely Vital Living is a personal story.
For more than two decades, I’ve lived with digestive disorders, chronic fatigue, sleep challenges, and the pressures of a demanding career in construction. These experiences shaped how I approach health today and inspired me to create Purely Vital Living.
This page brings together my personal experiences—not as medical advice, but as honest reflections on what I’ve learned, what helped, what didn’t, and why I believe sustainable wellness is built one habit at a time.
— Walid Abdin
These personal essays explore the experiences that shaped my approach to health and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. Each story reflects real challenges, practical insights, and the habits that continue to guide my wellness journey today.
Featured Series
Digestive Health
â—Ź My 20-Year IBS Journey: Living With IBS, Colonic Inertia, and Hope
My personal story of living with IBS and slow-transit constipation for nearly twenty years.
Energy
â—Ź How Chronic Fatigue Changed My Life
The unexpected impact of years of exhaustion and how I slowly rebuilt my energy.
Sleep
â—Ź Living With Sleep Apnea
How poor sleep affected every part of my life before I finally understood the cause.
Wellness
â—Ź 25 Years in Construction: How Stress Changed My Health
Lessons from managing high-pressure construction projects while neglecting my own wellbeing.
Series in Progress
Founder Story
â—Ź Why I Started Purely Vital Living
The journey from searching for answers to helping others build healthier lives.
Series in Progress
Why I’m Sharing My Story
For years I searched for someone who truly understood what it felt like to live with chronic digestive problems, unexplained fatigue, and the emotional weight of invisible illness.
I couldn’t find that resource, so I decided to create it.
My hope is that these personal stories reassure you that you’re not alone and encourage you to work with qualified healthcare professionals while finding the habits and routines that work for your own body.
My Wellness Timeline
A brief timeline of the health experiences and turning points that shaped my perspective and eventually led to Purely Vital Living.
| Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Childhood | Digestive symptoms begin. |
| 2006 | IBS symptoms become severe. |
| 2008 | First detox programmes. |
| 2012 | Colonoscopy, endoscopy, and SIBO testing. |
| 2014 | Pelvic floor therapy. |
| 2019 | Chronic fatigue and sleep challenges. |
| 2026 | Founded Purely Vital Living. |
Medical Disclaimer: The articles in this section describe my personal experiences and should not be considered medical advice. Every person’s health journey is different. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before making decisions about your own treatment or care.