Hi Friend,
"Is this really worth it" is a question I have asked myself so many time as I struggle with some ongoing gut issues that are giving me sleepless nights and uncomfortable days right now.
It is the one thing that has persisted over these almost 5 years and I have already changed so much of my life, especially with what I eat.
Every time I get a reaction in my gut to something I have a moment of "Really? You are going to react to this too? Is there nothing that I can eat that you are actually going to be ok with any time soon?"
I have my moment (and there are many moments Friend just in case you think I have it all worked out) and sometimes the moment is grief and sometimes the moment is anger and sometimes the moment is feeling utterly over it all and just wanting this whole chronic illness thing to go away!
Can you relate?
Then after that moment, how ever long it takes to pass, I know the answer to my question is yes.
Absolutely.
100%.
No doubt in my mind at all.
Without all of the changes I have made and all of the things I have given up and all of the limitations that can seem at times, so overwhelming, without those changes I would still be disabled.
The things that I have given up have all been part of getting things back for me.
Important things like a brain that works, enough energy to generally get through my day, being able to work again, being able to have my daily walks, being able to laugh again and having many days where if I didn't know better, I would swear that I don't have chronic illness at all.
Until of course the chronic illness comes back to slap me in the face and remind me that yes, it is still there and not going anywhere permanently!
Life with chronic illness is an ongoing, ever changing, unpredictable experience with so many unknowns and so many uncertainties.
The one truth is that there is no one else who can take this burden from you and it takes a constant series of mindshift strategies to deal with the symptoms, changes, sacrifices and limitations to make the most of what you have available to you right now.
In fact, it was having all of those mindshift tools that I have learned over 12 years as working therapist that made all of the difference for me.
Without them, I honestly don't know if I could have picked myself up from my rock bottom and made the changes I have to get to where I am right now.
So if you are wondering yourself Friend whether everything you are trying to do right now, whether it's finding the right doctor to get the help or diagnosis you need, trying a new medication, changing your diet or getting some therapy is worth it, it absolutely is!
Because YOU are worth it and you deserve to have the best health, happiness and life that is available to you right now.
Don't give up.
The moments will pass and you will find your way again and remember, if you are feeling stuck and don't feel that you can do it alone, you don't have to.
You can book your FREE 25 minute Discovery Session with me using the link below and let's talk about how you feel and see how I can help.
(p.s. more will be coming soon about how you can learn these mindshift strategy secrets soon so stay tuned.)
warm wishes
Kerry
P.P.S.
Episode 19 of the EA podcast with my special guest, Kirstie Howard is live on the blog right now.
Infertility and getting and staying pregnant can be such a huge issue for those of us with autoimmune disease, especially when you have Hashimoto's.
Kirstie shares here story of unexplained infertility, endometriosis, IVF and Hashimoto's in this episode, honestly and openly so if infertility is an issue for you or you are worried that it may be, then this will give you much comfort.
Listen on the blog using the link below or find it on iTunes or your favorite podcast player and if you enjoy it, please leave a review on iTunes.
Think about being a guest on my podcast!
You need to have chronic illness yourself and feel that your story will help or inspire other people.
If you are interested, hit reply to this email and tell me a little about yourself, your illness and why you want to share your story and if you have any blog posts I can read, please share the link with me.
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