Serotonin/The Plan
So I found a fantastic new show (new to me) and I love that it is only 20 some minutes to watch one episode and yet it is nearly 20 minutes of smiling and laughing and this feels so wonderful. Increased SEROTONIN !!!
The Big Bang Theory is so fantastic!!! I laughed my behind off. 
It is early to talk about my experience with St. John’s Wort, but I like it. I do not take it early in the day because I would feel tired all day. But I take it minimally and I feel comfortable starting out small. I sleep so well and wake up refreshed. I am not constipated at all THANK GOODNESS. What I have found is that I have had a decreased desire to emotionally eat or eat out of boredom. I feel more content to just be still. I was feeling a little OCD before, but I feel good. It is too bad that it interferes with the birth control pill because it could potentially be helpful for people who experience mild to moderate depression. It is so awesome to have not cried this weekend and truly, that says something. It was a good weekend and many things have increase my serotonin.
After my fasting blood test yesterday I was so hungry and I ate and ate yesterday. Seriously I rarely go 14 hours with out eating. I kind of felt like I might faint, but did not. YAH. I am not judging what I ate or how much, but I did eat a lot and I know this because I felt FULL. Not sure how many calories or points and I am good with this. So I am maintaining and my spirits are good. Though this week I would like to see some progress (any) because I finally feel a little better. Energy is not optimum, but still it is time.
Love the new tub and more and more baths with candles……..
Whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, etc.), fish, fruits and vegetables, water, good healthy fats (salmon oil, hemp seeds, flax, nuts and seeds) vitamins, treats in moderation and light-moderate exercise (6/7 days). David and I have decided no eating out until the end of the week. No sugary desserts and instead we are chosing fruit. I know this is not really a principle that Intuitive Eating believes in, but my sweetie suggested it (not me who usually says such things), so I think he has been feeling a bit like he wants to see changes for himself. It will be good for both of us. I also will be continuing to respect my full feeling……
Have a wonderful week Buddies! Chamomile tea cheers. *clink*
Chamomile tea cheers to you too my friend! I heard good things about St. John’s Wort—hope it helps you. I too have been feeling low these days, could be the weather, could be repressed homesickness, could be a little stress over not having applied for residency yet, could be my desire to start making money again and paying off some of the debt we accrued during our move, could be a combination of ALL these things!! OMG, I just realized I am blogging on your blog! Sorry! Anyway, I am very happy to hear that David is trying to eat healthy too, I think this will make things easier for you—-and since you’ve “been there done that” you can be an invaluable ally in his quest for health!! Tea cheers to both of you! Also thanks you for reminding me to laugh—I need to rent a good comedy or something, because it is often said that laughter is the best medicine!
Hang in there my friend!! We can make it past our blue state!
all sounds so good above. hope david being in tune helps support you! is that drusilla as in spike and drusilla? as in buffy? love it!
Nice you will have David;s support! Let me know how you like the St John’s Wort, thinking of it myself! Hugs, Kama
you know what show makes us laugh out loud - the new adventures of old christine. it is really super funny!