The last year and a half have been filled with doctor visits and many health concerns on my part. Up until this summer, the answers weren’t coming. Every test returned normal and my bloodwork appeared perfect. Stress was a big piece of the puzzle, and I’ve spent much time relearning how to do life. Built in rest periods, lowering my expectations of myself and saying no have been hard, but necessary additions.
Even with all the changes, my body is still uncooperative. My fall back in January has led to a downward spiral in my system and as some might say, “let the cat out of the bag”. Whatever underlying issues I have been able to keep under control have now propelled to the surface and I am no longer able to push myself physically like I always have. Chronic, unexplained pain now dictates my days. Never have I felt so weak and defeated.