Another Update

Hello everyone!

*blows dust off this blog*

Wow, I had no idea it had been so long since I updated this.

A short story is that life knocked me sideways, and yeah, it took a while to get back on my feet. Before that, I pushed myself very hard to feel like I was succeeding with the blog and writing. In hindsight, that was a dumb move, but at the time, I felt like I HAD to live up to the grand American success story. I also developed Rheumatoid arthritis. It took three years of doctors and testing and a whole lot of pain to find the real reason I was in such agony. Finally, I should have been in a wheelchair, but my pride wouldn’t let me. I felt like I was stuck, or maybe it was all in my head, so add THAT along with both my mom and brothers dying 10 months a prt, and I had all the makings of a complete blown meltdown. Oh, and let’s not forget that I also had schizoaffective disorder, and I was STRUGGLING.

I moved back to central Appalachia with my parents and pretended that I was in a retreat in the mountains. Well, aside from the retreat part, everything else was correct. I was pushing through and neglecting any form of self-care.

And then the shit hit the fan, and I fell into a breakdown that I could not see my way out of.

After it was discovered that most of my health issues were from my Rheumatoid arthritis, I knew that if I did not want to be permanently unable to walk, I HAD to do something so I told myself for now I will start with being properly hydrated then as I got better I added more “healthy” habits to my life.

Fast forward to today, I have lost 75 pounds and found a whole new passion for health and fitness. I even started to work out every day. I know you’re supposed to take breaks, but I found that when I did NOT work out, I am the world’s biggest bitch. I work out to protect the innocent people.

The plan I’m currently on has helped me more than any other. I am stronger, and if I start to fall, I can use my new core muscles to help me stand upright.

I have also been reading everything I can find about Rheumatoid arthritis. I believe that the more you know, the better decisions you make.

I fully support traditional drugs and meds, but I also believe that if you have a strong foundation through nutrition, then that will make getting better easier. I love Dave Asprey’s approach to getting what you need to help your body get well.

It took three years, but I am finally able to say that I am healthy.

I also believe in a whole body approach to wellness. I think if your brain is running at top-notch capacity, that helps stave off panic and other ways that my sick brain decides to manifest itself.