Ever felt like your voice wasn’t being heard? I definitely have lovelies and it was absolutely awful! However, after some incredible guidance and help, I have got my voice back. Now, when it comes to my health and body, I will only agree to what feels right! I will no longer let people make me feel bad about myself! Find out why here!

Good Morning Lovelies, 

For months now, I have been suffering from chronic sinusitis. However, it has, fingers crossed, started to get better. Back when it was at its worst, I couldn’t get out of bed. I was endlessly dizzy, stressed and continuously feeling sick. I was put on tons of medication to the point that my body became immune to it. And also my body changed for it, which upset my mental health a lot. 

During this process though I learnt a lot about expecting the unexpected and appreciating it. Whilst my body needed to recover, I also learnt that I was probably suffering from chronic burnout too. My body was giving up on itself. However, I wasn’t ready to give up on myself. In fact, this time allowed me the opportunity to get stronger. 

I learnt that sleep is important. I learnt to make changes to my diet. I learnt that I must rest when my body needs it. I also learnt that I have to enjoy every opportunity I get with my family and friends. I can’t let times, foods or my idea of what my body looks like define me. Therefore, I go out more, I sleep in and I’m pampering my body when I can. I’ve even started a new routine this month to help me get into a better sleeping pattern. 

It has also allowed me to see that I have to fight for my health. Yes, I will always listen to the doctors and consultants around me. Yet, I won’t let bad choices from them go unnoticed. During this whole process, I have made sure to speak up if I don’t think something is okay. I have removed myself from situations that have made me worse instead of better. I have discharged myself from places that see, to not care, including a private hospital. 

I’m now back at my GP surgery, working with an online therapist and discussing what I can do to help get my body back to a healthy sort of state. I will not have bad medical advice make mistakes on the progress that I have made. None of which from my GP surgery in Hoddesdon in the UK. 

Amwell Surgery and every member of it have and continue to be the greatest medical team I have ever been under. They have restored my faith in doctors, after my inpatient stay on an ED ward. I wish that I had had the confidence I have now back then lovelies, as I really should have put up more of a fight back then for the horrors that I faced. 

There so lovelies, I am writing this post to encourage you all to fight for your health, happiness and rights. Don’t let one decision define you or bring the only option if you think it is wrong. Seek that second opinion. Voice your concerns. Ask to go somewhere else. Until you are happy lovelies fight for it all! You’ve got this lovelies! 

Joey X