Interrupted
My Life Thus Far
I'm Worth It
Since going vegan, my PMS/PMDD symptoms have gotten much better. Last week I cried because Snookums wouldn't pull over so I could hug a cow (in a field along the highway, as we were on our way up to Cape Flattery). I've been wanting to eat more in general, which isn't totally unusual. Today I ate 3 varieties of chips (roasted garlic and maple bacon flavored potato chips, and corn chips), half a package of chocolate cookies, and some sour candy. Aside from slight weepiness (much better than usual), and a desire for snack foods I don't normally want, I'm feeling very well. My back is sore, but not unlivable. It's within my "normal" range. I know menstruation is imminent. It's the absolute one thing about being a woman I HATE, but I'm thankful that it's having less of an impact on my life. I've eaten all the things, had a couple silly cries, and I'm ready for bed early tonight. I'd say things definitely could be worse.
I've decided that I'm going to remain quiet when it comes to communicating in the vegan groups I'm a part of on Facebook. I enjoy watching them argue amongst themselves. I like reading the different perspectives. I enjoy resharing the funny memes. but when it comes to having the ammunition needed to actively participate in some of their debates, I don't have it. I also don't derive pleasure from participating in that kind of activity. So I'll just lurk in the shadows and occasionally comment when it appears to be safe. The girl last night how made a stink about palm oil got deleted, and maybe blocked. She hasn't posted any rants today. I can't help be feel relieved. Even though I appreciate her stance on unethically harvested palm oil, lumping everything under one umbrella isn't fair. There are some companies out there doing the right thing. Few and far between, as they are, they do exist.
I've been thinking about therapy. I've been out for awhile. At least a month, and while I'm feeling well, I do believe it's time I get back to it. I know I said that last week, too. I think once I get the kids back in school and things settle a little more in a couple weeks, I will get my appointments scheduled. I needed a little break (because it was starting to feel like a burden. I sometimes dreaded going), but It helps me and I need to keep myself up. I'm worth it.
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