Awareness-Body & Mind

After another rough night I am feeling worn out today. I was up and down like a yo-yo last night. Not finding comfort anywhere, too hot, too cold, I couldn't get comfortable lying down, sitting up pacing up and down just wishing for the pain to pass so I could get some rest. It was a pretty bad night. I'm doing what I can right now which is to keep myelf hydrated and to look after my diet (I tend to skip meals especially when I'm studying, a bad habit I've fallen into), practice my breathing techniques so my anxiety doesn't overwhelm me when the pain gets really intense and to remain positive.

"Your body hears everything your mind says"- Naomi Judd

Yes this is indeed my normal but I think rather than getting down about it learning to understand my limitations is helping me a lot. To be aware that there's a reason why I feel this chronic fatigue. It's nothing to do with laziness or an unwillingness to move. It doesn't mean that I cannot do things. I just have to set a pace and try to avoid getting frustrated with myself on those really bad days when I literally am unable to move or even concentrate on anything.

Being aware of what is going on with your body is something I have found really helpful. It's funny how much pain we can push through yet when do we say enough is enough? There are so many women still undiagnosed, still suffering because they are just pushing through their pain, getting through each day as best they can and although very admirable it doesn't need to be this way. 

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Creating awareness and educating people about Endo is one small step in the grand scheme of helping Women worldwide to finally realise that it's not ok to be in so much pain all of the time or to have these unbearable, uncomfortable and sometimes emabrassing symptoms. 

The next time you have a minute alone take a moment for yourself and really listen to your body. Was that pelvic pain there yesterday? Has it been getting worse or better? That dull ache in your back become more persistant? Frequent headaches or even shoulder pain can indicate that there is an imbalance. We are designed in such a way that our system alerts us when something is out of order so that we can attend to it much like you would a cracked brake line. It's something that we all overlook as our lives grow busier and the wonder of technology takes us further from  nature.

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I personally feel that it's beneficial to reconnect from time to time. Get in tune with yourself. Walk barefoot in the forest, along the beach or even out your back garden. Don't have a garden? Sprinkle some sand or muck on your patio, balcony or floor. Allow your feet to sense the earth again. It will rebalance you and you will feel energised by this simple way to get in touch with the natural world. We've become so busy between laptops and smart phone, tablets and 3D TV's when do we actually take the time out to simply clear our mind?

I find meditation quite useful for me. When my mind starts to fill up with thoughts and worries, when I feel I am starting to lose control I try to meditate and practice my breathing excercises at the same time to get a hold on things. For me this form of relaxation therapy suits me as there is no fear I will collapse and injure myself because I will sit or lie out on the floor. The risks are very low to me so I feel safe, enabling me to relax easier (it has taken a lot of practice and I've had a few bumps along the way). It might not rid me of the pain but I feel it helps to prepare me mentally for the challenges physical pain brings. 

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If I tell myself I can handle it, then surely I will. There are times of course where I feel like it's a never ending cycle and sometimes I'm convinced the clock is ticking backwards just to screw with me. But, all in all I feel that at the moment I have my head wrapped around this thing. I wont let it bring me down. There will be good days and bad ones. But I just need to remember that the bad ones are only temporary. I'll leave you with one final thought. A quote I came across and if nothing else it will get you thinking. 

"Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease" - Hippocrates

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Hope my Sister's are all doing well. 

Love & hugs 

XxxX