Did you figure your supplements on your own, or did you do testing and then start something based on those results? I don’t know where to start. But, I feel similar after pregnancies, PCOS, years of trauma, and then losing a child. Going to therapy, but have wanted to start supplements, and then exercise.
Thank you so much for sharing. Right now I feel like I only feel light/happy/joy for fleeting moments... seconds... like the sun briefly peeking through the clouds on an overcast day and then quickly hitting again. I’ve been viewing my mind as an enemy out to get me. As bad. Your story provides hope that I can shift my thinking... trying to remember that God is for me.
Thank you so much for sharing, I was tearing up reading this - particularly the "my body is good" affirmations. I got married last year and because of that lifestyle change, I've gained more weight than I had in years. My husband is so loving but I really struggled to not feel anger and disgust with myself and my body! I've been trying to be more intentional about loving my body in good ways - not just exercising and eating well, but also things like doing yoda in my underwear so I can look at my body and be proud of the things it does for me. It is a journey but it's one I want to be on.
This was good. I relate. I have debated taking medication for anxiety/ depression, but am hesitant because I don’t want it to become worse when I go off of the medication. That seems terrible to me. So I went to a vitamin store in my town and am trying some vitamins. I look things up on google but I am wondering what sites or where someone can go to find help with getting the right amounts and types of vitamins for helping with anxiety/depression. Any advice?
I love that you said you stopped viewing your body as the enemy. I need to look into supplements because no matter how hard I try I know I can not give my body all the nourishment needed on just foods I prepare on my own.
My anxious, forgiving, Type 1 diabetic little body needed this almost as much as my spirit did. Thank you for speaking to so many of us so deeply today, Kristen.
I needed this series to happen right now. I've had so many health issues pop up in my 20s.im turning 30 this year and am determined to be HEALTHY in my 30s. I am trying to treat my body kindly as the different layers of ill health keep being peeled back. I've now entered into the "oh so apparently I'm allergic to everything now" phase. I'm looking forward to feeling better and already on the regimen my allergist has me on is making me feel so much better!
This was probably one of the hardest things I have ever read. It was beautiful and truth. My body for many reasons always feels like it's bad and is failing me. I always pretend I don't even have feelings towards my body because I would then have to deal with those feelings. But reading your words, I feel less alone.... I think it's time to find a way to thinking and knowing my body is good no matter what because God created it. Thank you so much for these words. ❤️
The “is this what serotonin feels like?” thing is SO real. I am so thankful for my supplement routine and a very smart ND who helped me walk my body through the process of trauma recovery. I started out taking care of my body for my family, because I still needed it to be in service of someone else. But eventually it’s gotten to the point where I think I might actually be friends with it.
Did you figure your supplements on your own, or did you do testing and then start something based on those results? I don’t know where to start. But, I feel similar after pregnancies, PCOS, years of trauma, and then losing a child. Going to therapy, but have wanted to start supplements, and then exercise.
Thank you so much for sharing. Right now I feel like I only feel light/happy/joy for fleeting moments... seconds... like the sun briefly peeking through the clouds on an overcast day and then quickly hitting again. I’ve been viewing my mind as an enemy out to get me. As bad. Your story provides hope that I can shift my thinking... trying to remember that God is for me.
Thank you so much for sharing, I was tearing up reading this - particularly the "my body is good" affirmations. I got married last year and because of that lifestyle change, I've gained more weight than I had in years. My husband is so loving but I really struggled to not feel anger and disgust with myself and my body! I've been trying to be more intentional about loving my body in good ways - not just exercising and eating well, but also things like doing yoda in my underwear so I can look at my body and be proud of the things it does for me. It is a journey but it's one I want to be on.
This was good. I relate. I have debated taking medication for anxiety/ depression, but am hesitant because I don’t want it to become worse when I go off of the medication. That seems terrible to me. So I went to a vitamin store in my town and am trying some vitamins. I look things up on google but I am wondering what sites or where someone can go to find help with getting the right amounts and types of vitamins for helping with anxiety/depression. Any advice?
I love that you said you stopped viewing your body as the enemy. I need to look into supplements because no matter how hard I try I know I can not give my body all the nourishment needed on just foods I prepare on my own.
My anxious, forgiving, Type 1 diabetic little body needed this almost as much as my spirit did. Thank you for speaking to so many of us so deeply today, Kristen.
I needed this series to happen right now. I've had so many health issues pop up in my 20s.im turning 30 this year and am determined to be HEALTHY in my 30s. I am trying to treat my body kindly as the different layers of ill health keep being peeled back. I've now entered into the "oh so apparently I'm allergic to everything now" phase. I'm looking forward to feeling better and already on the regimen my allergist has me on is making me feel so much better!
This was probably one of the hardest things I have ever read. It was beautiful and truth. My body for many reasons always feels like it's bad and is failing me. I always pretend I don't even have feelings towards my body because I would then have to deal with those feelings. But reading your words, I feel less alone.... I think it's time to find a way to thinking and knowing my body is good no matter what because God created it. Thank you so much for these words. ❤️
The “is this what serotonin feels like?” thing is SO real. I am so thankful for my supplement routine and a very smart ND who helped me walk my body through the process of trauma recovery. I started out taking care of my body for my family, because I still needed it to be in service of someone else. But eventually it’s gotten to the point where I think I might actually be friends with it.