Back at Work and Weaning Off My Meds

I am not talking post surgery meds.

I am talking about my anti-depressants.

With the advice of my physician, we did the Step Down Plan during my last visit. We are both confident that I now have the ability to do so. I know my triggers and have better coping skills than before and I am in a much better place in my life.

I’ve been on Step Down #1 for about a week now. We have moved onto Step Down #2 until my current box of meds are empty.

Scared? Apprehensive?

Not really. Now that I am on the road to recovery with my knee, I can get outside and move. Kind of, if I walk on the street and not the killer icewalks we have here in Halifax right now.

Killer Icewalk – on just about every street. This is INCHES of ice.

What About Your Physical Activity?

I WILL be getting back to running and yoga with the help of my physiotherapist! I just need to be patient and take it day by day. I hope to be running once the weather is much nicer and I can SEE the actual sidewalks.

How Will You Continue to Cope Off the Meds?

I am continuing my meditation, which really works wonders for me. The same thing with Yoga. The movement and self focus is really great. Self care is important.

First Day of Work? How did THAT go?

Really well! Some time was spent catching up this morning. I also sat on the phone in the queue for some software that I needed product activation for. Chair danced to some jazz tunes. Not a bad day all in all.

I have a little bit of back pain, lingering from a herniated nucleus pulposis – FUN! I really have to watch that I don’t slump and retain the natural curve in my back.

All in all though, I did really well today. The knee is a little sore and stiff, but with time and physio, all good 🙂 The main point is keep moving, listen to my body, and believe in the process.

Also – WINNING THE MANCOLD BATTLE!

Where From Here?

UP!

I am super positive about my recovery and look forward to continuing on my journey.

To get back to my fitness regime – pumped. To do more with my TeenThing – pumped. To be able to work out and run with my Greg – pumped. To run with my BRB – PUMPED!

Also, keeping it positive and in check with my mental health. There is always a chance that I may have to go back on my meds. If I do, it’s not a setback. It’s a pit stop on my journey where I need to reset and move forward.

And now – I leave you with an earworm. Because I can’t get this song out of my head!!!!!!

#crazymamaruns