The Past Three Months

I haven't visited this page in way too long. I have been continuing my journey to mental health over the past three months and it certainly has't been easy, but I am starting to notice changes that makes it feel worthwhile. Right now I am on Lexapro 10mg and still doing acupuncture once a month. I have severly changed my diet (cut out adding salt was my biggest step) and have also cut back on fried foods. I still let myself eat fried food, but not nearly as often. I've also cut back on my soda intake. Wow, I dropped my water weight immensely quickly! I haven't weighed myself lately but I look and feel skinnier, and in a healthy way. I notice when I eat crap, it really hits me and I feel more like crap. I'm still struggling with fatigue. I recently went through a sleep study per my TMJ doctor's recommendation and, as I though, I don't have sleep apnea. I have a follow up appt on June 30 to see if the study saw anything that woke me up in particular. Off hand, I'm guessing my overactive brain. I've been rocking an orthodontic device (retainer) for my jaw for a little over a month. It's annoying, but it's hopefully a means to an end (less jaw pain, and it keeps me from grinding my teeth at night). I go for my next adjustment tomorrow morning. I have been feeling pulled to go deeper into my faith and see where that takes me. I have also signed up for Usui Reiki level one class which takes place in July. I am feeling more encouraged lately and like I can make my life better. My fatigue still worries me, and I'm trying to get better about not letting it worry me and just learning to cope with it for the time being. I feel like this is my year to change for the better, and do what is necessary to take my life back. I also really hope to use everything I'm learning to help other people who are striving for mental health.