Been A While
Yes, I've been absent from writing. The last six months have been a bit difficult for me. It hasn't been that I've had a loss of word. I have many thoughts and words floating around in my head.
I'm still feeling a sense of grief for the loss of my mother-in-law, Ella. I've learned, through counseling, her death triggered some unaddressed grief issues.
Add to the grief, the menopausal symptoms of hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, house renovations, work overload, reunion planning, etc....let's just say I was in a tailspin.
I did go to the doctor to address the menopause symptoms and lack of sleep. She prescribed Effexor (antidepressant) to help with the symptoms. In the end, I opted not to take it. First, the side effects scare the crap out of me. Secondly, I believe I can rise up out of this and work through this.
I'm certainly better than I was two months ago and even a month ago. I've been really using goDesana Essential Oils. I've been exercising more and watching my diet more closely. I haven't been able to do my morning yoga practice yet but that will come in time. My yoga mat is the only place that I feel at peace.
I'm going to try to blog more often. I like writing and it helps to put things down - to vent. For those of you reading this - especially family members - do not despair. I'm fine. Just working through a difficult period. No one is immune from having difficult times. No one. And if you say that you're a ray of sunshine 100% of the time, I'm calling the bullshit flag on you. :)
Namaste'
I'm still feeling a sense of grief for the loss of my mother-in-law, Ella. I've learned, through counseling, her death triggered some unaddressed grief issues.
Add to the grief, the menopausal symptoms of hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, house renovations, work overload, reunion planning, etc....let's just say I was in a tailspin.
I did go to the doctor to address the menopause symptoms and lack of sleep. She prescribed Effexor (antidepressant) to help with the symptoms. In the end, I opted not to take it. First, the side effects scare the crap out of me. Secondly, I believe I can rise up out of this and work through this.
I'm certainly better than I was two months ago and even a month ago. I've been really using goDesana Essential Oils. I've been exercising more and watching my diet more closely. I haven't been able to do my morning yoga practice yet but that will come in time. My yoga mat is the only place that I feel at peace.
I'm going to try to blog more often. I like writing and it helps to put things down - to vent. For those of you reading this - especially family members - do not despair. I'm fine. Just working through a difficult period. No one is immune from having difficult times. No one. And if you say that you're a ray of sunshine 100% of the time, I'm calling the bullshit flag on you. :)
Namaste'
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