I wasn't even sure if my blog still existed, since I've sadly neglected it for about 4 years. Of course, the past 4 years have been quite eventful. Make that the past 10 years.
Health issues, for both hubby and myself, were the main focus, along with the deaths of several close family members, including my parents, hubby's parents, two of his brothers, and several friends and distant family members. This was all on top of the loss of our daughter in 1999, which we are still coping with. My emotional roller coaster almost left the tracks several times. Some of you may relate to that. If you don't, feel blessed.
When you lose someone close, or multiples thereof, your mental concentration goes down the toilet. Memory of job details escape into some virtual dark hole, leaving you struggling to keep up. And if your job is in a high stress environment, double the mental fog. Eventually, it may cost you jobs. It certainly did for me.
Some don't believe in psychosomatic depression, but believe me, it is real. Every loved one I lose creates another black hole, where concentration and emotional stability is lost for an extended amount of time. Sometimes that concentration can be restored, but often it just swirls around in the universe like space trash.
Every body system can be affected, and usually is. Neurologically, anxiety, pain, headaches, body aches, and depression. Muscle twitching and cramping also occur in depression.
Respiratory problems can result in increased anxiety, shortness of breath, or bronchial spasms.
Digestive systems are certainly affected, with constipation, diarrhea, and cramping common, as well as heartburn and other digestive symptoms.
Fatigue and muscle weakness can be noticed during depressive episodes.
For myself, I found myself suffering from many of the above issues. Learning more about coping mechanisms has helped me to get through my emotional problems.
God has been the main support system for me, followed by family and friends. Without them all, I probably would have died years ago.
I've been very blessed, and I try to pay it forward.
Faith is Love Blessed.
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