Health Update.
Hello, I know it’s been a minute since I’ve been on here but I’ve just been living life which makes me very happy to say.
Health wise though I’ve gotten a copper IUD implanted, I’ve started doing weekly allergy shots, I had a really bad infection that took 3 different antibiotics to get rid of, I met with an electrophysiologist (a specialized cardiologist), I’ve gotten an ENT surgery to get rid of my deviated septum and bone spur and also to reduce my bilateral turbinates, I’ve started semaglutide, I’ve gotten invisalign, and I’ve started Lamictal. Damn, when I put it like that I’ve done a shit ton in the last few months. Looking at this list I am insanely proud of how far I’ve gotten and how much I’ve done for myself. That being said, I could not have done this without my family and friends and care team that I’ve created and surrounded myself with.
Beyond health things, I have also applied to the Master of Accounting program at University of Michigan Flint that I hope to start this winter.
I know that all of this could seem mundane to a person, but looking at my past blog posts, you can see just how much I’ve accomplished both physically and mentally and I will continue to be proud of myself for that.
I will never stop saying how hard but how gratifying it is to be my own case manager. I’ve had my insurance company try to put me up with a nurse who is a case manager but I just know myself better and know what I need and how to get it. I’ve learned so much about insurance companies and also about how to handle doctors, I feel like at this point I could teach a class about what it take to figure out chronic health issues, maybe I will, you never know.
I am proud of the changes that I am making in my life as well. I have been considering a career change for awhile now because I just don’t feel fulfilled in public health any longer. The pay is not enough to survive on and the work is never guaranteed because most of it is grant funded, which is always a little bit scary to reply upon. So I am excited to announce that I will be pursuing a career in accounting. I don’t care that I’ll be switching careers in my 30s, it’s honestly better late than never.
All of these changes in my life are making me so happy again. However, I did go through a breakup a few weeks ago and that was really tough, I feel like I’ve learned a lot about my self and also about self advocating during this time. Life is very hard and I’ve unfortunately been dealt a hand that is going to make my life even harder than the average person, but I know that I can do it because I’ve made it through some of the hardest times in my life so far.
I’m sorry to be getting all inspirational over here, because don’t get me wrong, I still have my hard days. I sometimes pray to the universe and ask why I’ve been handed these major things to handle in my life… It’s not fair when other people seem to have a life that is more a walk in the park. But life just isn’t fair and I keep trying to look for the positive in the negative. Like even though I was extremely exhausted after going down to Cincinnati for my brother and sister in laws baby shower, I am so grateful I got to be a part of that day, it was so special. And I can’t wait to become an aunt and try to be the best role model for that new little guy.
Life can be hard and hand you really hard cards to play, but there are always things to be thankful for that can help pull you out of the hard thoughts and push you to keep going.
I’ll give another update hopefully soon after I’ve been able to be on this Lamictal for a while and then hopefully ween off of Ability because it has been causing me some akathisia (which sucks coconuts big time). So again, even though Abilify has been a bit of a bitch, I’m happy I found Lamictal which has already been helping my mood and mindset.
I wish you the best and also me the best and I’ll talk to you all soon.
(Picture from Detroit, MI, USA.)