Have you missed me? Again? One of the most difficult parts of my illness to deal with is its unpredictability. This is a mental challenge more than anything - Im getting pretty good and managing the physical symptoms with my wellness arsenal. Last week, after my period bleed had calmed and stopped, I started experiencing PMS symptoms and some more bleeding, for the second time in 2 weeks. While physically, both bleeds together really werent that bad, emotionally and mentally it took a toll. Ok, lets get real here for everyone Jenna - I collapsed in a tear-soaked heap. Even before the worst of it hit, I ended up fleeing my yoga class because I couldnt hold back tears or focus on what I was meant to be doing. Not pretty. Not like me at all (Im not a huge crier in private, let alone in public!). Im sharing this with you all to let you know that I dont have it all sorted out - Im still learning on the way, just like you. That if you too are learning how to manage your health and occasionally everything falls over and you just need a break and a good cry, youre not alone. Finally, if youre still working out how to manage symptoms or moments like Ive just detailed, heres what I did - I let myself really feel what was happening. To sit in it and go through what your mind and body need to go through. I also give myself permission to do those things alone and messily, with no guilt or worry. I do it because it was clearly needed and that to-do list, those things that crop up, wait. Promise. The home-made chocolate recipe I shared about a week ago was also very helpful.
Posted on: Mon, 01 Sep 2014 09:02:03 +0000
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