I attended the Go Red Women’s Luncheon last week before heading into the office. It was a great event and I’m happy I went. I learned a lot of information and had my blood pressure checked. Mainly so I could win a gift, but after reading the stats about women and heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, I wanted to make sure that I was good.
I hadn’t taken my blood pressure since I got sick in January. It was normal. However, when I took it on Friday it wasn’t. It was 152/100. Not normal. I knew what it was. I was stressed. I was carrying so much stress and anger that my blood pressure was not normal. It’s always been normal.
I had to make a change. In that moment I knew that I wasn’t going to let life and the things that I was going through stress me out. I had a choice to make and I was going to make it. I was breaking up with stress. It’s been less than a week. It’s really hard. People push buttons. People create drama and overreact about situations and bring it to me. I take on their stress. Tensions form. Pain happens. I begin to feel it in my shoulders, in my head and in my heart.
I could have a heart attack or develop heart disease. I am not going to let stress take me the hell out. So, I tested my blood pressure all weekend and it went down. I am now monitoring it and increasing my physical activity and really trying to mediate. My therapist said to take it in small doses. Try meditating for 3 minutes and then increase your meditation time.
It’s hard. It’s a struggle. I am trying to maintain my stress. Breathe more. Remember to practice mindfulness and incorporate meditation. I can’t stop stress from happening, but I can stop reacting to stressful situations by carrying it with me all day for days on end. I have to learn to let go and release. I owe it to my son, my family, my man and my heart.
I’m on a journey to be healthier not just physically, but mentally as well and I’m thankful for those who seek to inspire, motivate and encourage me on this journey. Even Mr. C is getting in and trying to keep me sane. He sent me this great video that really hit home for me because I’m a visual learner. Check it out.
Let’s all break up with stress. Our hearts can’t take the pain.
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Thankful that the Lord revealed your health issue. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).” “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:6-8).” When tempted to stress, pray and leave it with the Lord. Recite Scripture out loud…There is power in the Word! God is with you and will help you!
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So, needed that. Thank you so much!
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It’s always a good thing to check and Not Ignore ❤ sending healing stress relieving thoughts of love and calm your way ❤
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Thank you so much. I need that. No more stress.
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I cut the stress but they also put me on meds for it….received a two thumbs up on my last visit…heart attacks run in my family. Keep up on it, meditation works good too when you find yourself in a stress moment💕💜
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Thank you for the encouragement.
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I truly identify with the 1st meme. I’m trying to reprogram my brain but it is not easy to stop carrying the load. ~~dru~~
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I know, but we got to Dru. If not it will kill us.
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As one of my pin ups say; “Old ways won’t open new doors”. ~~dru~~
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Much needed! I had a stressful week as well, so I thank you for sharing.
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You’re so welcome
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Slow down.
Meditate.
Breathe.
Always
— Bless
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Real-Talk, my husband is 5 years younger than I am. He’s getting old before me. He forgets everything. I had to learn how to not let that stress me out. I let it go no matterwhat. Sometimes I help him look for whatever to keep the peace. Most times I shut him out when he starts looking for something, I act like I have something important to do.
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Lol. Love it
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Stress is so hard. We know we need to let it go and that we cannot change outside circumstances–only ourselves. But knowing that doesn’t make it easier. I think tools like meditation make us more resilient.
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Yes, Lord. I’m so sorry for the delay in responding your comment ended up in my spam.
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