More Rested, Not as Insane

Oh, man I was tired when I wrote yesterday's post. I really do need a vacation as Ms. Moon suggested. I am going away on Sunday all by myself because I can admit stress is getting the better of me right now so I am going to spend three nights at a B&B. Alone. I don't remember the last time I did something all alone. To be honest, I don't think I have ever just gone away all by myself!

Tonight I did my usual pre-work trip to the grocery store. The "that's what she said" guy was there and he gave me the biggest smile. I was hoping he would not recognize me because it was dark outside when I said what I said. And I had my bangs cut. Anything to not be recognized! Anyway, I got my fruit and skedaddled out of there. 

Well, it is that time of the year. I have my Litebook on and ohhhhhh, it feels heavenly! This small gizmo is the size of a pocket book. It gives off a lot of light which gives me energy and helps to keep that damn Black Dog of Depression away in our dark Pacific Northwest winters. It actually feels good to sit with it on. Often I just keep in on past the minimum 15 - 20 minute recommendation because it gives you the same sense as a sunny day. Your brain does not know the difference. They are expensive ($189.00) but the difference they make is huge and I of course I need light therapy that is portable. They do have a 30-day money back guarantee so if it doesn't work you are not out of pocket. 

Today I also started taking this product. I know I do not get enough fruits and vegetables in my diet at times so I thought I would give this a try. One serving has 6-7 servings of fruits and vegetables so it packs quite a lot in there. They taste is not too bad. It is not something I will linger over but down quickly.

So, since seeing my naturopath I am feeling better. Again, this is what I am doing. I am on a new fish oil so dosages have changed. 

• Thyroid medication taken the same time everyday 30 minutes before a meal. (She said if I do nothing else, do this.)
• 2 Harmony Menopause 2 x daily
• 1 high quality fish oil (made from sardines)  2 x daily. 
• 4000 iu of liquid Vitamin D. 
• 1 tablet daily of Iron with meals. This also contains B6 and B12. 
• 1 500 mg tablets of Vitamin C taken 2 x daily.
• The above mentioned Greens
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Yes, I am feeling better. It feels like I have a ways to go but,

• I don't feel as foggy.
• Perimenopause symptoms are easing.
• Acne is not as bad. (Only two small spots this month.)
• Breasts are not as sore.
• As I mentioned, I have lost 8 pounds and I am not even trying to lose weight right now. All that is different is I am not craving junk food like I was.
• Not as many hot flashes. 
• Don't feel as bloated. 
• I feel like I have a little more energy but still have days that I just want to sit on the couch all day long. 
• Hair and skin are smoother and softer. My face looks sort of younger. 
• I would still like to see myself dealing with stress better but I do feel I am headed in the right direction. Dealing with stress is still one of my biggest challenges. (As if you all didn't know this! ha!)

I have to write this stuff down or I will forget. I also hope it encourages anyone out there that feels like shit everyday that there is hope.