How many of them hormones you takin', honey?
- Nov 4, 2017
- 2 min read
"To-wan-da!" I shouted, as I woke from my dreams and bounced out of bed.....I had bountiful amounts of energy! My mind was focused! My mental state was high! Just like Idgie Threadgoode! Righter of wrongs, queen beyond compare! I had finally experienced my inner Towanda just like Kathy Bates in Fried Green Tomatoes....but unfortunately, it came at a price.....
It all started a month earlier with a simple trip to the eye doc for my annual exam. I walked away needing antibiotics for two months! The last time I took antibiotics was almost 10 years ago. Rightfully, I was a little nervous....
About one week into the medication, I started feeling really low. Something told me...."Em, you aren't okay....it's the antibiotics." So, my OB/GYN recommended a few over-the-counter hormonal supplements, but I thought I could just push through it without them. When a friend encouraged me to take the supplement, I hesitated and her remark was....."Emila it's always easier to stop the train before it leaves the station......"
So, as I'm staring at the bottle I just bought, I knew it was a true problem when I considered taking the entire thing. But, I only took one as directed....
Now, as I'm jumping off my bed ready to rule the world, I only had one thought....I feel SO good!!! Nothing else was on my mind....like maybe the supplements were a little too strong for me.....haha. But, don't worry....I didn't ram any cars out there ;) But inevitably the next day, I woke up in a fog and couldn't think straight. I was in a haze.....
So all joking aside, keeping hormones balanced is a serious matter. During those couple of months, I only had dramatic swings and never found a consistently good rhythm with the supplement. My best friend checked on me everyday and even prayed with me over the phone. And, my mom and I made a backup plan just in case I didn't answer the phone. This was serious but quitting the antibiotics wasn't on my mind. So, I learned that once you're on the roller coaster, good decisions don't come easy.
Even though my experience was caused by side effects of pills, I am reaching out to BOTH men and women who have suffered from any kind of hormonal imbalance. You are not alone! This terrifying experience is springing me into action to talk about it! If something similar is happening to you whether it's caused by pills or not, REACH OUT and tell your doctor and several friends. And above all, listen to yourself and those around you!
P.S. During your massage session, if you experience any discomfort lying on your chest due to any kind of hormonal imbalance, just ask for the breast pillow! And, if you just need a little support under your shoulders, I can do that, too.
*This is an informational blog only and shouldn't be construed as a substitute for medical examination, diagnosis, and/or treatment, and that you should see a medical physician, chiropractic doctor, or other health care specialist to address concerns that are outside the massage therapist's scope of practice.
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