She legit triggered a panic attack just now with the effing mask/vaccine thing. I immediately started breathing heavy, face got red, heart racing/pounding.
While in the exam room that was 45 minutes away...to follow up on my awesome blood work because i lost almost 100 pounds since 4/2020. She had asked me to pull my mask up over my nose...even though she knows i hate it and have been suffering with anxiety.
I said, uh, no....took it off....threw on the ground....said it was disgusting and i dont want bacterial pneumonia. I also can tell that i need dental work....trying to lighten the mood.
I sat down and took deep breaths while my chest & chin were literally shaking as i held back crying, but tears still came down my face.
I very gently let her have it....she never learned about masks in med school...the longer we comply blah blah blah. She is still a zombie. When we were done, she said i still needed a mask to leave the building, said she wasn’t comfortable in the same room with me, then got up to get me a mask. Im all...wow, thats effed up.
Hey doc! Were you TRYING to make a grown woman cry? Oh, and i did have a traumatic weekend...that i had just shared with her. I did not go to that visit for anxiety...that shit is under control. I was there to talk to someone i trusted to keep me on track, see my “friend”, get my results, and talk about how else i can improve.
She is NOT my doctor anymore....after 20 years
That kind of energy will not help me heal...what a shame 🤷🏻♀️
I would be interested in getting off bp meds too. Any tips?
It's a challenge, but cut intake of sugars, dairy and any alcohol. Drink pure water, adding apple cider vinegar. I use 2 tbl spoons per 20 oz of water. Dont start there, way to strong. Work your way up. Getting off sugar is the hardest part. When you get cravings, drink water. You'll pee alot, but that helps cleanse your body. Also use sea salt instead of that other junk.
Thank you for your reply, that really sounds hard but it makes sense. Sugar's the most addictive thing I've ever encountered lol.
Yessss...once you start with the sugar, its hard to stop! The body wants more. Cookies make me nauseous now...
tangerines & apples, though.... 🥳
THIS. Water water water
Water is delicious.
Water is the only beverage that’s taste is dependent upon its temperature...
Please elaborate on this! what does magnesium and calcium do re BP?
For me, the magnesium was to help inflammation...my muscles are all tense. My dad takes it for his knees and its been working for him started just this week...he is 93 years old.
Magnesium *citrate 🙏🏻❤️
First, never stop meds cold Turkey. Could be dangerous. I weaned myself from mine. Water is key. I add 2 tbl spoons apple cider vinegar to a 20 oz bottle of water. Dont start there unless you have a strong stomach. Work your way up. I drink at least 3 a day. Grapefruit is also good. Granny Smith apples dont generate alot of natural sugar in your body. Their bitter but once you develop a taste for them, yummy! Any kind of natural fiber for the "movements " will make you feel great. Eliminating stress (not easy) will do wonders. I changed jobs for that reason. Lost income but worth it. Got questions, mssg me. I'm not a dr and I've never played one on TV. ;)
Very good advice. Im not a doctor either, but i agree with what this dude says.
With regards to “movements”, everything changed for me the first time i went to an apple orchard...i think i had like 10 apples. That evening was amazing.
Each subsequent trip is to see if i can top my apple consumption...i think im up to 20. Then i go home and “enjoy my evening” 😆
Thank you, I appreciate your information.
Look into Tumeric supplements. Some studied show benefits equal to or exceeding those of prescribed BP meds. Tumeric has additional anti-inflammatory benefits.
Thank you for that information. I will look into it.
https://1md.org/article/turmeric-hypertension-lower-blood-pressure
For best medicinal effects buy fresh, bulk turmeric. Capsules sold on Amazon etc are usually weak at best. If mtn rose herbs has capsules, get with ginger and ground peppercorn (for absorption). Good sources:
https://mountainroseherbs.com/turmeric-root-powder
https://www.bulkherbstore.com/products/turmeric-root-powder-organic-1-2-lb