general health update
I'm trying to focus on the mantra "change the things you can change," which Danny really introduced me to. It's hard, accepting that there are things I can't change and that effort put into changing them is counterproductive.
-I'm kind of out of my mind lately with the PMDD, crying at random-seeming points throughout the day, needing to take Seroquel almost every night. I'm just constantly overwhelmed and distressed.
-I'm sick with flu-like symptoms which are diminishing my already crappy appetite.
-My TMJD is hurting so much I'm actually starting to do things my doctor recommended (gasp!) like using my super-expensive mouth guard and applying a moist hot compress for 20 minutes on each side, twice a day. Plus trying to be aware of when I'm clenching my jaw, grinding my teeth, or chewing on my lip and inner cheek. I do these unconsciously throughout the day which makes recognizing them more difficult.
-Sleeping on the floor is helping my back pain.
-I keep saying I'm going to start doing yoga positions and meditate on my own, or at the very least start stretching, but I haven't.
-I brought a reflexology book to school and I've been applying it to my feet. It helps with the pain, but for really short periods. But then, I've been doing it for short periods.
-I feel like I'm doing really well in all my classes, despite being a bit behind this week. I'm just glad I got ahead previous to this, otherwise all this major slacking would put me way behind instead of just a bit.
-I've gained 20lbs since school started in the Fall.
-I forget to eat, drink or use the bathroom.
I'm actually hungry so I'm going to go take advantage of this rare occurrence and eat some mac and cheese.
-I'm kind of out of my mind lately with the PMDD, crying at random-seeming points throughout the day, needing to take Seroquel almost every night. I'm just constantly overwhelmed and distressed.
-I'm sick with flu-like symptoms which are diminishing my already crappy appetite.
-My TMJD is hurting so much I'm actually starting to do things my doctor recommended (gasp!) like using my super-expensive mouth guard and applying a moist hot compress for 20 minutes on each side, twice a day. Plus trying to be aware of when I'm clenching my jaw, grinding my teeth, or chewing on my lip and inner cheek. I do these unconsciously throughout the day which makes recognizing them more difficult.
-Sleeping on the floor is helping my back pain.
-I keep saying I'm going to start doing yoga positions and meditate on my own, or at the very least start stretching, but I haven't.
-I brought a reflexology book to school and I've been applying it to my feet. It helps with the pain, but for really short periods. But then, I've been doing it for short periods.
-I feel like I'm doing really well in all my classes, despite being a bit behind this week. I'm just glad I got ahead previous to this, otherwise all this major slacking would put me way behind instead of just a bit.
-I've gained 20lbs since school started in the Fall.
-I forget to eat, drink or use the bathroom.
I'm actually hungry so I'm going to go take advantage of this rare occurrence and eat some mac and cheese.