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I (and consequently my family) have been under a lot of stress due to the unfortunate work of one of my doctors (not my neuro). Two weeks ago, I decided to take matters into my own hands as my anxiety and stress were not only hurting myself but also my family.
So, I called a personal trainer to help me work out as well as began 20 minutes of yoga in the morning and at night. I also called a nutritionist to assist with supplements/vitamin therapy and a turn to the GARD diet.
Finally, and something I'm most excited about, is that I will begin neurofeedback on Monday. I don't know what it will be like, but I'm excited at the prospects for success.
Why do all this? Sometimes, when times get tough, I find myself doing the one thing that doesn't help-----listening solely to my neurologist. Unfortunately, continually upping my dosage of pills (or for that matter changing them---what a disaster) is not the answer to life with epilepsy.
I'm more than willing to take medication, but I've decided to take my life and body into my own hands and run with it. Ya know what---it really does help. The brain is a remarkable (albeit sometimes I don't appreciate it as much) organ that has the ability to emotionally heal us even in the most difficult circumstances. I needed to be humbled to truly find this out. That's exactly what I was---humbled (shame on me for not being more proactive).
So, what's the result of all this??? Less anxiety, a happier and more positive outlook (the toning of the body helps), and the belief that epilepsy will not control me but be the object of my strength.
My hope is that all of you find this in the New Year. I read that sometimes we need to be humbled and broken down before coming together again. Life is about constant change---without it we keep making the same mistakes.
Have a wonderful holiday season and best luck and love for 2009!!!!
So, I called a personal trainer to help me work out as well as began 20 minutes of yoga in the morning and at night. I also called a nutritionist to assist with supplements/vitamin therapy and a turn to the GARD diet.
Finally, and something I'm most excited about, is that I will begin neurofeedback on Monday. I don't know what it will be like, but I'm excited at the prospects for success.
Why do all this? Sometimes, when times get tough, I find myself doing the one thing that doesn't help-----listening solely to my neurologist. Unfortunately, continually upping my dosage of pills (or for that matter changing them---what a disaster) is not the answer to life with epilepsy.
I'm more than willing to take medication, but I've decided to take my life and body into my own hands and run with it. Ya know what---it really does help. The brain is a remarkable (albeit sometimes I don't appreciate it as much) organ that has the ability to emotionally heal us even in the most difficult circumstances. I needed to be humbled to truly find this out. That's exactly what I was---humbled (shame on me for not being more proactive).
So, what's the result of all this??? Less anxiety, a happier and more positive outlook (the toning of the body helps), and the belief that epilepsy will not control me but be the object of my strength.
My hope is that all of you find this in the New Year. I read that sometimes we need to be humbled and broken down before coming together again. Life is about constant change---without it we keep making the same mistakes.
Have a wonderful holiday season and best luck and love for 2009!!!!
