There is a very good reason for why I have not been
writing or blogging lately. I would love to say that the reason is because of
work obligations, but in truth, it has been because of health reasons. Because
my blog is all about the truth of my journey towards publication and what my life as a writer is like, I feel I have to share my true reason for my absence.
I have been suffering from depression and am now
using medication to help my brain chemicals get back into balance. My
depression has not been caused because of a specific event, but is rather the result
of many factors beyond my control. This is also not the first time that I have
been diagnosed with this condition. I have also been having stomach problems
and have been diagnosed with a faulty stomach valve, meaning that stomach acid
pushes back up my esophagus, causing the worst heartburn imaginable and this
terrible sensation and taste at the back of my throat.
It is not serious at this point and I am receiving
medication for it as well, which is supposed to help with the acid reflux. One
side effect is that I get hungry every few hours and I need to eat as soon as
possible, or my acid pushes back up. I have found that protein lasts longer and
that soy irritates my stomach, so most vegetarian options are out the window,
aside for beans and I have temporarily gone back to eating chicken and fish. I
feel really guilty about it, considering that I have been a vegetarian for
about 3 ½ years. Hopefully when my stomach feels better, I can go back to being
a vegetarian.
I don’t want anyone to feel sorry for me. Instead I
want people to see that obstacles come on everyone’s path. The kind of
obstacles differs from person to person, but they affect all people from all
walks of life alike. To most people my problems can seem trivial compared to
what they are going through, after all, the worst day for me right now is debating
whether to get out of bed or not, or worrying about what I am going to eat,
when.
I hope all is well with you. Please tell me what is
going on with you.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI am a vegetarian too. I've been since summer 2013. I'm sad to hear about what happened to you, but I hope you feel better in time. It's true, we all have obstacles in our lives that we face, and there's no easy way out but through it we'll be stronger. Stay positive and keep going. <3 :)
The light warrior - Thank you for the kind words. All the best to you.
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping the meds help with both conditions.
ReplyDeleteNeither are to be trifled with, and depression can be debilitating to a writer.
I also have to deal with reflux and it's a pain in so many ways. Keep pushing through - there are better days out there.
ReplyDeleteOh no! I'm so sorry you've been having health issues. That must be so frustrating. Hang in there...
ReplyDeleteMisha - Thank you for your kind words and for understanding. Writing has definitely been difficult...but i guess that is life. Congratulations again on your good news.
ReplyDeleteLD - Thank you. Sorry you have to be stuck with the acid reflux too. It is definitely not fun.
Julie - Thank you. Your post was really great and informative.