I'm still medicated. I'm still fighting. Things have been hectic lately. Work has been absolutely overwhelming. Life is all over thr place. I was out yesterday to do some Christmas shopping. This is the earliest I have started it. I am feeling pretty good about having it started. It has made it easier on my …
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Forgiving Myself
Sometimes I have a big problem. I can't forgive myself. I have very high expectations, and when I don't achieve my desired results, I will beat myself up about it. This could last for 48 hours, it could last for years. It could be a personal situation, or a work situation. The way my brain …
It’s Okay to Just Survive
This time of year can be rough. Everyone is talking about their resolutions. Commercials on TV are trying to sell you a new life: weight loss, gym memberships, etc. This does start well before the holiday season, and can be overwhelming as shit. I've done the resolution thing, and I've also done the intentions thing. …
The Chronicles of Half Marathon Training – In Limbo
Limbo looks like that...If you read my last post, you know my last run ended with a pull and some pain.Thankfully, I have not torn anything in my calf. I have some tib post and some pulled muscles.My PT did an assessment, some ultrasound, dry needling and TENS with heat. I was given home exercises …
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Why I am NOT making Resolutions for 2016….
I Decided to Take a Different Approach.This year, I am making Intentions for 2016.5 of them.Wanna know what they are?Here you go!My 5 Intentions for 2016: I intend to meditate daily. I intend to create a solid yoga practice. I intend to bring more peace into my life. I intend to forgive myself more. I intend to run more.There you …
The Post Where We Catch Up!
Because I've Been Busy...Busy at my 9-5ing. Busy with family stuff. Busy helping TeenThing start her road to running :)Mom and TeenThing on her 2nd run!These feet were made for runnin'!Busy figuring everything out.I am on vacation this week and have spent the first part of this week keeping myself busy with appointments and crocheting (my …
Not Gonna Lie…I’ve Been a Slacker
Yes, I've Been Absent... It's not because I haven't wanted to write, because I have a gazillion things in my brain, but a lot of life has gotten in the way.I have been flat out at work, and when I get home, I have enough in me to make supper, do "something" and then crash.Not a …
It’s Like Withdrawal
Even With a Step Down Plan...It's been a roller coaster ride.I had tweeted how ALIVE I felt on Monday.Alive.Maybe too much.Going from feeling pretty much level to the point of becoming numb to dealing with the influx of feelings has been hard. My brain is trying to "rewire" itself after letting medication do it for …
What The Heck Has Been Going On??? (Part 1)
Well, quite a bit.I am full on into physio and progressing. Which is good, it is keeping me focused!My after physio face:Back to work and feeling good now that I am using my brain again (high fives all around).BUT.....Yep, there is a but.I have been experiencing some discontinuation symptoms from my step down off the …
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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 …
Screaming Into the Void 