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Chronic Health - An Admission

 Hey Hey Hey!!!!!


    So I am going to rip the bandaid off of this one. I feel it is important that I am as much a part of my mental and physical health community as possible. 

    I am a Type 2 diabetic (non insulin). My cholestrol is not bad but could be better. Blood pressure is the same. I am overweight! In the past year I have gained 45 pounds. Honestly I was very mad at myself. So I met with a dietician, started exercising and changed over to a Mediterranean diet. Weight loss has been happening at a very steady rate. These changes are very, very new. However I am happier with who I am more than I was a month ago.

    Mentally, I suffer from Bipolar, PTSD (trauma), Generalized Anxiety Disorder and much more. I spent from my early 30s until I was well into my 40s getting the help I needed for it. Now it is mostly maintenance. CBT is a life saver! I truly feel that is made such a huge difference in my life and the way I can react and NOT react to stressors. 

    Why tell you?

    Sometimes people assume that I am better off health-wise than I really am at the time. I do separate my issues from most of my life. Not really the healthiest thing to do in the long run but I deserve to live a happy life. Other times I just shut down from depressive episodes. Those days are LONG!

    Seeing medical professionals on a timely basis and being compliant with my treatment plan means a better life for me. 

    To those that are out there with the same diagnosis...I am here for you!



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