The pathway to healing from your mental health is different for everyone and today I want to talk about ways I used to heal from my situation and the condition I have and how I recovered from it. I want to talk about my diabetes and what a challenge and what steps I took to keep myself fit and healthy and on my healing pathway. About 4 years ago I was diagnosed as a type 2 diabetic and when I heard this I thought my life was over and I was scared I know when you first get your diagnosis of a chronic condition it is terrifying but I decided to talk to my nutritionist and my doctors. The first thing was I changed my diet and started eating more fruits and vegtables less processed food which means no chips, choclate and icecream I was sad but I wanted to live long so I started reading about different foods and I switched to the meditaranian diet more more fish less red meat and healthy salads everyday. It was hard but I realised I could become a disciplinced jedi and change my eating habits and save my life in the process.
The next story was when I was 11 and I was diagnosed with my epilepsy and I would have grand Mal seizures and would end up in hospital during school and that brought fear but I said to myself just thing positve and focus on getting better. It is very important in these situations to head medical advice. I still can't drive due to my epilepsy which makes it difficult to find a job.
I was a time of great fear for my parents dad would stay at night and mum during the day my parents are my heroes. I know there are many families like mine who go through this and you must never feel you are alone the community always stands behind you to love and support you through your difficult time.
The next story happened when I was 15 and I was diagnosed with bipolar it still is a struggle to this day. I have manic episodes and depressive episodes and I know there are others in the community who suffer through this as well.
I decided to not let this defeat me I decided to listen to my parents and my doctors and do things to keep myself well. I cycle 40min on a stationary bike to keep fit. I read and many books as i can. I do my meditation in the morning and love listening to music the temptation are my favourite.
As a person with a disability I think I was not meant to live an ordinary life. I think all people with a disability are extrordinary and you must have the love and self beleif that you are powerful beyond measure and you will face adversity.
