However, since my boyfriend has developed some sort of unknown health condition of his own, we've stopped going together cause he kept an eye on me at the gym. So, I picked up aqua therapy at Allied Services. I have a therapist that watches me as I exercise in the pool. It feels amazing being in 90 degree water, the only downside is POTS. It helps with the fibro pain, not so much with conditioning and building endurance. And the heat of the pool sometimes makes it hard to do the exercises or stay in the pool for too long. As of now, I keep it to a minimum, but would like to get back to the gym because I feel like that has done the most help.
And as a side note, being on my gluten free diet for about 6 months now as improved my stomach and my POTS episodes. It's also helped the amount of tension headaches I have on a weekly basis. I know when I eat too much gluten and cheat that I'll usually have a headache.
Finally, my mental health has improved greatly since 6 months ago and to be frank, probably the best it's been in years. I've have a proper diagnosis and proper treatment with an amazing therapist. We've been working on a lot of issues and on myself as a person. It also helps to have an amazing boyfriend who's been supportive on my mental journey as well. He's put up with the random breakdowns and irrational thoughts I have with MDD. (Major Depressive Disorder)
Below I have a few links to things that have helped me on my mental health journey and self love. They have been a blessing to me!
Building Self Esteem
Overcoming Guilt and Self Punishment
Practicing Self Love
More Self Love
Self love, Self love, Self love
Try this challenge!
And make a list of things that make you happy!
