My passion for writing has not disappeared. I needed to take a hiatus from writing to enjoy life. After spending ten months indoors due to our severe cold damp winter, being outside was very enticing. It was also very hot and possibly one of the hottest and humid summers we have had in years. The lawns here look like the dessert for lack of rain and my smiles from God (flowers) have barely held on. I have watered them everyday and the cooler weather this week has revived them. I am not complaining about the heat, as the thought of winter makes me feel a little ill.
So what does one do when it is so hot outside beside sip lemonade and stay in the air conditioned house. I read every morning and my curious mind reads anything and everything about medicine and science.
My obsession with the B12 has lead me to understand very much about my own life and my mother's. The family is on board with me that we are 100 percent sure that my mother's health issues were from a deficit of B12. My advocacy for B12 testing and family history has lead other members in the family to be tested. One has a deficit and is now being treated. I can't be quiet about it as I am really passionate about living a healthy life. I suffered too many years to let others suffer. Quality of life is dependent on correctly diagnosis illness and proper treatment. I am still hearing from people that even when told they are deficient in B12 and having symptoms that their doctor does not know how to treat them.
I said I would never twitter but I found a wealth of information on twitter about health. I follow some doctors and some organizations in regards to B12, lymphoma, and the NCI (National Cancer Institute). The NCI has wealth of information that I felt would have really benefited my husband and I as we journeyed through cancer. I wish we would have known about the NCI sooner, it perhaps would have made life a little less stressful. I'll be sharing the NCI with other cancer patients.
I have managed to take my B12 and methyl folate everyday since last October and had to increase my oral dose to get myself in good health. I am smiling a lot these days as I am feeling well. I added a new supplement to my daily routine called Biosil as a suggestion of one of my doctors and it has helped me a lot. It was suggested for my skin and nails, but it has helped with some joint pain. I am giving it a thumbs up. I have learned that you have to be patient with getting well and that just popping a vitamin B12 here and there was getting me nowhere. It is part of my daily routine now along with making sure I eat well to get my other B vitamins. It feels so good to be calm. Bye, bye anxiety, fatigue, and tingling sensations.
When quality of life is good the whole world smiles.
Life is beautiful !
Elizabeth:)
Friday, July 27, 2018
Friday, June 15, 2018
Let's Start Realizing That Suicide Is An Illness
About fives years ago I felt that the purpose of living had no future. In the midst of complete exhaustion and the thoughts of being alone to live out what ever time I had left on earth I fell in a hole. It swallowed me like an unexpected sink hole I was able to recognize that the feelings and anxiety I had were the result of a messed up brain chemistry from stressful life situations along with autoimmune diseases.. I was a fortunate person that had the strength to speak up and find people to help me. No one threw a ladder in the hole and pulled me out. Instead it took a team of people to sort through what I was willing to tell them to straighten out my brain chemistry. The body is holistic and relies on proper nutrition, exercise, healthy sleep cycles, and sometimes medications to help the brain function normally. One step at a time I climbed out of the hole and I am incredibly blessed to be standing on the ground alive and living.
My heart is broken for the people that died from suicide. There seems to be an epidemic of suicide these days. I want to say from my own experience that I saw many problems along my journey that I feel need to be addressed. I know first hand that people that have not experienced severe anxiety, depression or feelings of being worthless do not understand that we need medical attention just like a person with heart problems, cancer, or any other illness. We should not be shamed for seeking help or have to hide our medical care from anyone for fear of being an outcast. We don't shame people with cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or many other diseases. We need to start accepting that our brain needs medical help and is no different than a person getting medical care for any other disease. Suicide is an illness.
I was amazed to learn that therapist and doctors do not ask patients if they feel suicidal. My opinion is that when my mind was messed up and I was afraid, I would have welcomed someone asking me about how I felt. I am amazed that people have taken there own life because they were afraid if they sought medical help it would ruin their careers. This is especially seen in the medical profession. You see doctors not getting help for fear it will harm their career. Believe me when I say your career is over if you don't get help. I don't want a doctor caring for me if they are not allowed to take care of their own mental issues. Talking about our mental health is the only way to change the way we view it.
I am a lucky person that did not care about hiding my illness. I thought many times I am worthless to the myself and others without my health I was scared and I understand how scared other people are. The next time someone tells you that they are depressed, stressed out, or feeling worthless, ask them if they need help. Tell them that you are concerned and that they can be helped. Offer to walk through the journey with them. Let them know they are not alone and validate their feelings. Stop the shame.
On a lighter note, there is a beautiful life before you when your health and quality of life is good. My husband and I became grandparents this week. I have been overwhelmed with joy. My husband is beaming with joy and blessed to see another chapter in our life. After all we have endured in taking care of our health problems we have been blessed with a grandson and another one on the way in October. Yes, life is beautiful and never to be taken for granted.
Happy Father's Day to all the great men in my life !
Life is beautiful !
Elizabeth:)
My heart is broken for the people that died from suicide. There seems to be an epidemic of suicide these days. I want to say from my own experience that I saw many problems along my journey that I feel need to be addressed. I know first hand that people that have not experienced severe anxiety, depression or feelings of being worthless do not understand that we need medical attention just like a person with heart problems, cancer, or any other illness. We should not be shamed for seeking help or have to hide our medical care from anyone for fear of being an outcast. We don't shame people with cancer, heart disease, diabetes, or many other diseases. We need to start accepting that our brain needs medical help and is no different than a person getting medical care for any other disease. Suicide is an illness.
I was amazed to learn that therapist and doctors do not ask patients if they feel suicidal. My opinion is that when my mind was messed up and I was afraid, I would have welcomed someone asking me about how I felt. I am amazed that people have taken there own life because they were afraid if they sought medical help it would ruin their careers. This is especially seen in the medical profession. You see doctors not getting help for fear it will harm their career. Believe me when I say your career is over if you don't get help. I don't want a doctor caring for me if they are not allowed to take care of their own mental issues. Talking about our mental health is the only way to change the way we view it.
I am a lucky person that did not care about hiding my illness. I thought many times I am worthless to the myself and others without my health I was scared and I understand how scared other people are. The next time someone tells you that they are depressed, stressed out, or feeling worthless, ask them if they need help. Tell them that you are concerned and that they can be helped. Offer to walk through the journey with them. Let them know they are not alone and validate their feelings. Stop the shame.
On a lighter note, there is a beautiful life before you when your health and quality of life is good. My husband and I became grandparents this week. I have been overwhelmed with joy. My husband is beaming with joy and blessed to see another chapter in our life. After all we have endured in taking care of our health problems we have been blessed with a grandson and another one on the way in October. Yes, life is beautiful and never to be taken for granted.
Happy Father's Day to all the great men in my life !
Life is beautiful !
Elizabeth:)
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