My Endometriosis Story
Endo Story Day 3 | It is so easy to get caught up in the pain of a situation that you forget there is a purpose that can be found in it. Today during the Endometriosis Photo Challenge, I wanted to share a little more about my story and symptoms. The one thing I know we all share is the pain! Pain can come in many forms that I shared in my last post, but the key is to know that you can get in a better place.
My first Endometriosis video from 2014:
It takes time and a lot of baby steps, and even after 5 years of knowing and tackling my Endo, there is still a lot of things that I am learning. I wanted relief so bad that I tried every treatment and chemical that my doctor offered. For a couple of years, I felt great. Only to realize later, that it was only masking the issue and I had to make a life change.
What is Endometriosis?
I went from having a Laparoscopy to being on Lupron for a year that puts you in a menopausal state to being on birth control for 3 years. Those 3 years of being on birth control were great! I mean it wasn’t perfect, but Lord knows I needed that break from years of ER visits and massive amounts of pain pill use.
Being chemically stable has never been ideal for me. But during that time, I had a clear mind to do research and silent to my body. The first major step I took was getting rid of my pain pills. And, I haven’t looked back since that day!
Getting Rid of My Pain Pills
Paying close attention to the foods that would cause me to have flare-ups, stressful situations that I need to avoid, toxic relationships that invaded my positive space, the non-existent work-out plan that caused my estrogen levels to skyrocket. This takes time, and the first step is awareness!!
My Journey with Birth Control
This March is very monumental for me because this is the first month I am going without taking my birth control. Now to the average women, you would think this is no big deal! But, if you have Endometriosis, you know this is a leap of faith. I’m holding on to hope that my body will recognize that I eat a little differently, I workout a little more, and I am managing my stress in a different way. You see, if I take this leap, only to realize that I am back at square one it’s going to be heartbreaking. Regardless of what may happen, I have to push myself off the ledge or I would continue to hold on to chemicals to keep me in a balanced.
If you are in the Baltimore area, join me at Hotel RL’s Living Stage. I will be sharing my journey with Endometriosis. I can’t wait to share the good and the bad. And share all the great gifts I have in store! Click the picture below of more info.
UPDATE:
My Endometriosis Story has truly evolved over the years! I am blessed to say I am now a mom with Endometriosis. And that has come with so many ups and downs… Literally with my hormones that has effected everything from my weight to my hair. As well as, my pain levels. And I am thankful to say I am living with Endometriosis pain free!
This journey has been a roller coaster. But, if you are reading this, I want you to now it is possible! you can become a mom with Endometriosis and you can be pain free.
The key for me has been find a self care regiment that allows me to de-stress, recharge, and reconnect with myself. And a big part of that has been using yoni steams and herbs that revive me in a meaningful way.
