I have always enjoy beginnings. They are so full of hope and opportunity. It's not unusual for me to look at beginnings as a chance to make needed changes in my life. This year, I'm not making resolutions. There are so many other things going on that I don't want to add more stress to my life. There are still some changes that I will be working towards, but feeling like a failure because a goal isn't met is too distracting for me.
The past year brought a number of changes into my life. I'm also hitting that time of life when my body is going through female-type of changes. Peri-menopause has been filled with some surprises. My migraines have returned with more regularity and struggling with depression is a daily event. I realize that these changes are normal, but this is not who I am. My enthusiasm for everything is almost non-existent. Dragging myself out of bed is difficult.
A few weeks ago, I started taking St. John's Wort everyday. It seems to be helping, but the gloominess still creeps in unexpectedly. Mike and I talked about this and I'm going to make an effort to walk outdoors for 30-60 minutes each day, eat healthier and take St. John's Wort. If I'm still struggling by spring, I'm going to go see someone. My family misses the humor and enthusiasm that I used to bring to our family. My younger girls deserve better from me than they are currently getting.
So while I haven't made resolutions that are opportunities to fail, I have made some simple plans to improve my general health and happiness. May you all have a joy filled and blessed New Year.
The past year brought a number of changes into my life. I'm also hitting that time of life when my body is going through female-type of changes. Peri-menopause has been filled with some surprises. My migraines have returned with more regularity and struggling with depression is a daily event. I realize that these changes are normal, but this is not who I am. My enthusiasm for everything is almost non-existent. Dragging myself out of bed is difficult.
A few weeks ago, I started taking St. John's Wort everyday. It seems to be helping, but the gloominess still creeps in unexpectedly. Mike and I talked about this and I'm going to make an effort to walk outdoors for 30-60 minutes each day, eat healthier and take St. John's Wort. If I'm still struggling by spring, I'm going to go see someone. My family misses the humor and enthusiasm that I used to bring to our family. My younger girls deserve better from me than they are currently getting.
So while I haven't made resolutions that are opportunities to fail, I have made some simple plans to improve my general health and happiness. May you all have a joy filled and blessed New Year.
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I pray that you get through this with minimal emotional stress.
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