So I'm off to the doctor's tonight for a little one-on-one conversation about my anxiety. Today has been a harder day than the last few. I'm guessing it's the let-down of the Christmas celebrations coming to an end coupled with excitable girls and then to top it off I skipped on taking my supplements for a few hours and didn't have my usual breakfast at my usual time. AKA I pushed the boundaries of what I know keeps me in check. So my heart was pounding, my temper was short, my girls were bearing the brunt of it all...And now I've eaten and taken my supplements (Vitamin D, GABA, and Seren-Oils) so hopefully I'll calm down.
My plan for talking to my doctor will include discussing some anti-anxiety medication but I will be more focused on making sure my planned supplement regimen will be safe for my body. I'm reading an AMAZING book called, 'The Chemistry of Calm', and it's changing the way I think about my body and brain and emotions. I'm planning on adding several naturally occurring supplements to my diet and focusing on whole foods eating to help curb my out-of-whack worries. So far, this weekend, has been really positive. I've had less physical symptoms and that's my main goal. Emotional worry I have been dealing with since I can remember but the uncontrollable physical manifestations are what kills me. When I can't exercise because the exertion triggers a panic response? Not good.
As 2013 approaches, I know we'll be experiencing quite a few changes as a family. I'm excited but scared as usual. So I know it'll be important for me to stay on track with my emotions and not let myself get out of control. It's going to be a great year, I know it is. We've been praying and praying that these are the right steps and I believe we're doing what the Lord would have us do.
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