My Physical Setback

So guys let me start off by apologising for my absence over the past few days. I believe my personal experience with the topic which I will share in this post will give you some light into how quickly things can change and how to bounce back from it.

So this time I’ll be talking about setbacks. Some of you may see it as disappointments, drawbacks, or a hurdle in the road. Whatever you choose to name it – they are inevitable. Let's face it.

One of the things that normally stops me in my tracks is menstrual cramps. When it hits every one of my plans has to be rescheduled because the pain makes me bed-bound I can do nothing. Getting up out the bed is a chore in itself as it can feel as if I’m a pregnant woman having to hold my abdomen because it feels as if it is going to fall to the floor. God help me! This in itself is a matter of going to the doctor and having it checked out to really find out what the issue really is.

I remember, ever since I was in secondary school-aged around 13. I would feel this pain and I would wonder why it had to be so painful. I would have to be sent home because no pill could stop the pain soon enough. I would then go home and still couldn't eat anything because the scent of food would make me want to throw up. I remember we went on this school trip to Blackpool and it started on the same day. That was one of the worst days because I was in so much I had to put on a brave face for my friends and for the pictures. I still have the picture until this day and I can still see the pain in my eyes some 15 years later.

I was doing some research on this the other day whilst bed-bound and what I’ve found out is that it could possibly be a case of endometriosis. According to www.nhs.uk it is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places, such as the ovaries and fallopian tubes. When I found out this I was a bit shocked as I wasn’t aware of how much having menstrual cramps could possibly affect my chances of having children in the future.

It was so bad the last time, I was bed-bound for 4 days straight. I couldn’t do anything which took so little effort. There are times where I physically have to force myself to build up the strength to even have a shower, I’ve had to take time off work in the past because the pain travels to my thighs leaving them weak and unable to hold the strength of my body. This kind of pain is real. Thanks, Eve - because of your disobedience we are forever cursed with this pain of childbirth.

Being a person who is always on the go, always planning, always knowing exactly what my next plan is - when something like this happens there are times when I would beat myself up when I’m unable to complete a task, I would feel like a failure because I technically have the time to do it but I physically can't do it because I don’t have the strength to do it.

In times like this, It’s always good to have good friends around you to encourage you, Someone who will see you struggling and offer a word of advice or help. I’ve had a few friends who always encourage me to take the time to rest my body – ya’ll know who you are shout out to you. Sometimes, when these pains come - it's my body’s way of saying to me to stop and take a rest. There have been times when I would not spend a day in my house because there’s always work to do, someone to see, errands to run, places to visit, events to attend, people to meet. The list is endless.

Maybe your setback isn't a physical one, it could be something else. It could be those negative thoughts that impede you from moving forward, it could be a bad habit that always seems to catch you when you least expect. Whatever it is, there is hope. Surround yourself with positive people, people who can help you get better, achieve better, do better, and think better. Never underestimate the power of your thoughts.

Until next time.

PS. Just in case you might be suffering from the same physical setback as I am, please take the time to visit your doctor and get it checked out when its safe to do so because of the current situation with the NHS at the moment. You can thank me later.