Wow, I am coming out of the fog again. I am feeling stronger and singing my theme song, I Am Woman!
So what is the difference, I am thinking it is the Happy Light I am using at work. I work in a non-windowed office off in the corner away from the activity of the office (I figure I am an embarrassment ;) My boss was kind enough to loan me hers during the summer. I gave it back to her at the beginning of October; she was entering her time period of needing it. I have been without the light at work and my struggles started around the same time. I was able to find a Happy Light at Costco for much less than through other vendors. I brought it into work with me earlier this week and guess what...I'm feeling better. I am not as foggy, I had enough energy to get up and shower today. I was able to get the kids' lunches made and not dragging on my way into work.
Could this be coincidence? Sure, it could be. Either way, I am feeling better and my attitude and my mentation are getting better. The other thing I am noticing though is that I am hungry and want to eat at all times. It is taking everything I have to not just eat incessantly. In some ways it is a bit disheartening. Disheartened or not, I will keep going. I have to stay healthy for so many reasons. I have made the commitment to myself and I won't let myself down.
I decided to take some time to look up Helen Reddy; she is the lady who sings I Am Woman . I have always liked her music, but looking more into her career I am blown away. She is someone who started pointing women in the direction of being their own person. She has continued the quest of empowerment and written inspirational books as well.
Empowerment is so important to well-being. Feeling as though you are ok, that you have a choice and are not trapped in a hostile environment. Having some control over your environment is so important. So as I look at the changes in my life, I see that I am empowering myself and that when I feel that strength is when I shoot the curl on the wave of health.
I use a light box as well and it helps me a lot during the dark months. I notice that I crave carbs like crazy this time of year...I think our bodies are trying anything to balance the chemicals in the brain. Hang in there and be good to yourself:)
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