Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY
Today was very challenging. Not my day in general, but an anxiety that crept up on me that I did not expect.My husband had foot surgery today. Of course he has to use pain medication because it was major. Even knowing that stuff is in my house caused an anxiety I didn't expect.
So what did I do... I went directly to my CVR.
I laid on my floor in the office. It is nice and dark.
I went through the process of reducing stress,fear and anxiety,pain free, and addiction. I listened over and over for probably 2 hours.
It WORKED!!!!
DEEP BREATHS
DEEP BREATHS
I have been taking Joice's lead and listening to the ideal Image sessions.
I am starting to see myself in a different light.
A positive one.
By the way... It was 71 degrees in Utah today, and I only dislocated my right hip
once. My back is on fire, and left knee down to my foot are numb.
This is what I have to say to my body right now...
It's OK...Let it go
I don't consider myself your typical drug addict. I did what I needed to at the time. If I can know that there is pain medication that could take this pain away for just a few hours and I don't even care.
I am in control of this... It is not in control of me!
I totally understand the process of rehearsing in my mind how to handle pain naturally, except it, and WIN!
I wrapped my painful hands and went over it time and time again.
I KNOW that every house in the world needs a CVR. The "magic machine"
I have come to accept that pain it is always going to be there. It's OK.
I can do this.
I LOVE inspirational thoughts. Here is what I read every morning.
"Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events,
have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose
which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet.
I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it."
-Groucho Marx
Monday, March 29, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
To the most special boy
Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY
Why God Made Mothers
God knew that everybody needs
Someone to show the way,
He knew that babies need someone
To care for them each day...
He knew they needed someone sweet
To soothe their their baby cries,
To teach them how to walk and talk,
And sing them lullabies...
That's why God made mothers
He knew small children need someone
To lend a guiding hand,
To answer all their questions
And to smile and understand,
Someone to read them storybooks,
To teach them wrong from right,
To show them wonderful new games,
And hear their prayers at night...
That's why God made mothers.
You are such a special boy. I am so proud you are my son. Thank you for the privilage of being your mother
Love,
Mom
Why God Made Mothers
God knew that everybody needs
Someone to show the way,
He knew that babies need someone
To care for them each day...
He knew they needed someone sweet
To soothe their their baby cries,
To teach them how to walk and talk,
And sing them lullabies...
That's why God made mothers
He knew small children need someone
To lend a guiding hand,
To answer all their questions
And to smile and understand,
Someone to read them storybooks,
To teach them wrong from right,
To show them wonderful new games,
And hear their prayers at night...
That's why God made mothers.
You are such a special boy. I am so proud you are my son. Thank you for the privilage of being your mother
Love,
Mom
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Be someone who finds something good in each day... Then give it to others
Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY
The World is a looking glass and gives each person a reflection of his attitude.
I have every reason to be on pain medication for the rest of my life. I am learning an incredible realization about myself. I have the power within myself to control this pain.It doesn't mean it is going away, but I feel in control now.
There was a point that I felt like there was no reason any longer to go on.
I absolutely don't feel that anymore.
Every day when I use the CVR sessions I feel empowered. Strength builds inside of me that I never really realized that I had.
I feel like I am in my own personal space being given the most valuable information for my life and my long term success.
Opiate withdrawal is an incredibly painful, stressful, anxiety ridden experience. That little bug still crawls in my head... "drugs will take the pain away". Sure they will, but they also take your life away.
I am learning through these wonderful CVR sessions that I am in control. The drugs and the pain are not in control of me. My mind is brilliant and can overcome any obstacle that is placed in it's path.
Russell De Young says "Life's Greatest Thrill is tomorrow"
I look forward to my tomorrows now. Tomorrow is a blessing as before it was a depressing chore. There is so much to live for and experience.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Today I felt Beautiful
Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY
Today I felt beautiful. My eyes fill with tears as I write this, but you will understand when my thoughts are complete.
I have realized that the cards I have been dealt in life are changing others lives. External beauty is nice to have, but internal beauty is beautiful. I read the comments that have been made on my blog.
THANK YOU!
I know that I have been given a challenge, but I am determined to turn my challenge into an uplifting experience. I always said "If I could just help one person my goal is complete".
People care! They look in your eyes and say THANK YOU, but in return I say Thank You to them!
I feel a deep honesty inside me of who I am. That I will not deny.
I just felt so beautiful from the inside out today. It overwhelmed me.
Pain is just a part of life. EDS makes it harder. Why not take that negativity caused by pain and fill hope into peoples hearts.
I will leave out there names but these comments touched my heart.
Hey there, I know I am seriously being annoying about this cvr machine you have, but I am so interested in it for my own use and for my sister, I read your stories about how it is helping you and your family, and I am so interested. I just need to know where to find one. I am so impressed with you and the courage it is taking to get through this. I have always admired you, and this is just another reason to do so. Please get back to me with any info you can regarding this miracle machine!!!!
So I just went through all your posts! I am SO SORRY! I had no clue you were going through all of this!
Your attitude and outlook is incredible! and I'm sure that's a battle... but you are so inspiring. You are such a 'real' person, and I admire that so much! It makes me feel silly for the things I complain about, I guess you never know what other people are dealing with.
I would love more information on both the skin treatment and the CVR machine. I'm so glad you are finding the tools and people to help you on your journey.
If you ever need to talk or vent, please don't hesitate. As a person who has not lead a conventional life... I might relate to much of the depression, if not... I know I can listen. Good luck! and know that you are loved!
Alyssa,
First I would like to say how privileged I am to be your friend (again). We finally found each other and I hope we stay close forever! I miss seeing you everyday and wish I could just take you in my arms and give you a huge hug. Hopefully soon I can!
I would really like to come down and see you guys. I want to meet your wonderful kids that I hear and read so much about. I want to hug and kiss your mom and dad. I miss them so much, they were like my extended family.
Anyway, I love getting your blogs and you definitely encourage me to be a better person, not only for my son but for my family and friends too. I wish I had the guts to write a blog and email it to everyone I know. I am so proud of you and hope you are proud of yourself too. you have come a long way and deserve to be happy.
I love you and miss you a lot.
Thank you for loving me. I love you too!
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Regaining strength
Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY
So you would think that a cut on your leg wouldn't take much energy out of a person, but it really does! It is like every ounce of energy you have in you goes to repair that cut and the dislocation you had in the process. I am so glad today was almost 60 degrees! It was amazing. I put my gym clothes on and thought I would have the energy to go. It just isn't there yet. Maybe I will go tonight....Exercise helps SO much. Heat helps SO much. I can do this! I know I can. I am having a hard time getting satisfying breath today. It is like I have to breath in extra deep every few breaths to feel like I am getting satisfied oxygen.
So you would think that a cut on your leg wouldn't take much energy out of a person, but it really does! It is like every ounce of energy you have in you goes to repair that cut and the dislocation you had in the process. I am so glad today was almost 60 degrees! It was amazing. I put my gym clothes on and thought I would have the energy to go. It just isn't there yet. Maybe I will go tonight....Exercise helps SO much. Heat helps SO much. I can do this! I know I can. I am having a hard time getting satisfying breath today. It is like I have to breath in extra deep every few breaths to feel like I am getting satisfied oxygen.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Negativity will get you nowhere
Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY
So The weather is very up and down and up and down. Along with that comes pain, dislocations, poor healing, est...
Maybe I have been negative and not even realized it. It can't be expected of a person to be happy all the time. I am certainly not saying I am depressed. Not at all actually. I just wish I was in Hawaii in 100 degree weather. I have been in a very good place mentally. I have been finding that strength and will inside. I am human and I live in a chronic state of pain. Something I almost feel I am going numb to. It is always there, it will never go away. Hopefully with more practice I will be the one in control of the pain. Not the pain in control of me. It would be really nice to go one day without having to put something back in the proper place on this silly body. Just one day. I want to run with my kids. I want my hips to stay where they are supposed to so I can do that.
If you see me in boots all summer, it's because this darn cut won't heal on my leg. It is way to big to show the world it's beauty yet LOL!
So The weather is very up and down and up and down. Along with that comes pain, dislocations, poor healing, est...
Maybe I have been negative and not even realized it. It can't be expected of a person to be happy all the time. I am certainly not saying I am depressed. Not at all actually. I just wish I was in Hawaii in 100 degree weather. I have been in a very good place mentally. I have been finding that strength and will inside. I am human and I live in a chronic state of pain. Something I almost feel I am going numb to. It is always there, it will never go away. Hopefully with more practice I will be the one in control of the pain. Not the pain in control of me. It would be really nice to go one day without having to put something back in the proper place on this silly body. Just one day. I want to run with my kids. I want my hips to stay where they are supposed to so I can do that.
If you see me in boots all summer, it's because this darn cut won't heal on my leg. It is way to big to show the world it's beauty yet LOL!
Casting Judgment
Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY
I try... I try so hard to be positive, to let the past be the past, and then out of nowhere someone has to bring it up and analyze you. I am me. I am a good person. I feel lost at times and I feel in control at times. It is only human to go through every emotion in the book.
I feel like I have lost my best friend. I just need friends. There has been so much change in the last year that I just need people to love me and stop bringing up all of the drama that goes with my past.
I have a good life. I have a husband who loves me and adores me. I have children who I hope to inspire.
I don't understand why some people need to analyze every little part of you. Why can't they just let it go and learn to love the you... the you that you are today and stop analyzing your past. That is a healing thing that I need personally. Just love me for me!
This past year has been very difficult. More challenging than I ever thought. But what I need the most is support.
Every day is not a walk in the garden. Some days those gardens are covered in thorns. If you had thorns in your garden I would still care about you! I WOULD NEVER CAST JUDGMENT ON SOMEONE FOR THE THORNS IN THEIR GARDEN. Or the thorns that they had already picked and thrown away.
I hope that people understand that there is a lot to gain by getting to know someone for who they are and not what they might have been in the past. Why open wounds that are trying to heal? Why?
If anything... there is beauty in every person that walks this earth. There is a beautiful quality even in the worst. We all have a spirit.
I said that I would always be honest here, and I will. Right now I feel like.... When will I have proven to the world that I really am trying. That I really am giving 100% to my life.
Tonight I feel sad, and I am aloud that feeling.
I try... I try so hard to be positive, to let the past be the past, and then out of nowhere someone has to bring it up and analyze you. I am me. I am a good person. I feel lost at times and I feel in control at times. It is only human to go through every emotion in the book.
I feel like I have lost my best friend. I just need friends. There has been so much change in the last year that I just need people to love me and stop bringing up all of the drama that goes with my past.
I have a good life. I have a husband who loves me and adores me. I have children who I hope to inspire.
I don't understand why some people need to analyze every little part of you. Why can't they just let it go and learn to love the you... the you that you are today and stop analyzing your past. That is a healing thing that I need personally. Just love me for me!
This past year has been very difficult. More challenging than I ever thought. But what I need the most is support.
Every day is not a walk in the garden. Some days those gardens are covered in thorns. If you had thorns in your garden I would still care about you! I WOULD NEVER CAST JUDGMENT ON SOMEONE FOR THE THORNS IN THEIR GARDEN. Or the thorns that they had already picked and thrown away.
I hope that people understand that there is a lot to gain by getting to know someone for who they are and not what they might have been in the past. Why open wounds that are trying to heal? Why?
If anything... there is beauty in every person that walks this earth. There is a beautiful quality even in the worst. We all have a spirit.
I said that I would always be honest here, and I will. Right now I feel like.... When will I have proven to the world that I really am trying. That I really am giving 100% to my life.
Tonight I feel sad, and I am aloud that feeling.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Body Image
Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY
Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY
These were the words I always remember, " If you didn't have that scar on your face you would be to beautiful for you own good. You would get into way to much trouble".
So I am just going to say a few things about how I feel about the subject of body image. I was watching Jocie at dance last night thinking how beautiful and what a lady she is becoming. She shows so much confidence. Her legs are longer than mine and she is twelve.
So I started looking at myself from the age of three as different. A BIG scar on my face and drooping eye and mouth. I look back at pictures and can't even believe the progress my face has made. I should not look the way that I do. But WHY CAN"T I TOTALLY SEE IT!!! And then I get the chicken pox. Darn those chicken pox. Believe it or not... I think this is funny. I had the biggest crush on a boy named Brian Waters. Second grade. He was so cute and then I gave him the chicken pox. well that ended really fast. He wasn't to happy with me.
Then I am always bruised or cut. I start to grow into myself as a lady and people look at me now not the scares. Then I have a terrible surgery to reconstruct my right shoulder. Big battle wound. So we will add that to the equation.
Now it is time for high school and the pressure is on. Big time. I am a fun, cute popular California "bob your head around cheerleader." Oh no....I have to stay super cute all the time to look cute in this tiny little uniform. ( I still have it in my closet and I put it on every so often to make sure it still fits lol)
There is a lot I leave out, I guess all I am saying is this. I never want my daughter to feel insecure about her body or self image. She is just to special. She has so much going for her. She is helping me!
So back to the point I was trying to get to. Jocie has been listening everyday to the self esteem series on the CVR. She is really saying grown up things about how we should feel about ourselves. They ( who is this "they" everyone always refers to. LOL!!!) say that you learn so much about life from your children. It is the absolute truth. She is amazing.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Get Back on the path
Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY
What do you do when you slip and fall. ( well for me I usually dislocate something or get some awful wound) LOL!!! But you get back up. If you just lay there eventually you'll be walked all over.
So I feel like the weather will finally figure itself out here in Utah. The pressure is up and down and up and down. My gosh it hurts. Mother nature is fired! People think it's so weird I spend an hour in a sauna, high pressure tanning beds, and infrared treatments. NO WAY IT HELPS! Heat is like natures pain reliever. Cold is just the rude thing she does for months here. I said I would be honest in this blog always. I will.
So I have been faithful in not refilling my prescriptions. I have been in heavy meditation. It is just so frustrating feeling like an 80 year old women stuck in this body.
I am hopeful that through this process I might even just inspire 1 person. So they know they are not alone. It is hard. It hurts, but eventually it will all work out.
That little bug crawls in your brain everyday and says " drugs take the pain away" . You know what I have to say to that... kiss my butt ( I hope my mother doesn't read this, that would not be a very lady like thing for me to say) but dang it! That is how I feel. Since everyone in my family is now addicted to the CVR I have sort of forgotten about myself. It is not that I am angry, I just always want to remain positive and never become bitter. So Since it is 3:55 am I think I will get on that magic machine and get back on the path.
What do you do when you slip and fall. ( well for me I usually dislocate something or get some awful wound) LOL!!! But you get back up. If you just lay there eventually you'll be walked all over.
So I feel like the weather will finally figure itself out here in Utah. The pressure is up and down and up and down. My gosh it hurts. Mother nature is fired! People think it's so weird I spend an hour in a sauna, high pressure tanning beds, and infrared treatments. NO WAY IT HELPS! Heat is like natures pain reliever. Cold is just the rude thing she does for months here. I said I would be honest in this blog always. I will.
So I have been faithful in not refilling my prescriptions. I have been in heavy meditation. It is just so frustrating feeling like an 80 year old women stuck in this body.
I am hopeful that through this process I might even just inspire 1 person. So they know they are not alone. It is hard. It hurts, but eventually it will all work out.
That little bug crawls in your brain everyday and says " drugs take the pain away" . You know what I have to say to that... kiss my butt ( I hope my mother doesn't read this, that would not be a very lady like thing for me to say) but dang it! That is how I feel. Since everyone in my family is now addicted to the CVR I have sort of forgotten about myself. It is not that I am angry, I just always want to remain positive and never become bitter. So Since it is 3:55 am I think I will get on that magic machine and get back on the path.
Monday, March 8, 2010
A few thoughts on today
Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY
You know it really is important that I cover a few things today for my own personal growth. First of all I have been sent to one Doctor after another. It seems like every time I walk in that building and they know what I have a goofy little smile comes to their face. I had a very good Doctor call me today and give me very positive feedback mixed with some eye opening comments.
DR. "Alyssa... no wonder you have felt the way you have felt for so long, you are very rare and have been hearing their is nothing that can be done except surgeries and drugs for so long. I want you to know that I am impressed with your attitude and outlook on your disease."
Alyssa " I try to remain positive, but sometimes I defiantly have my days.I have had a few in a row.
DR. " I want you to see the best geneticists in Utah. Because you are so rare he is the best we have in the state and he might know who to send you and Mason to. I want you to know that I care!
Thought #1 Well I cut a HUGE gash in my leg. I have terrible balance and fall very easily. Then I sliced my finger open with a knife in the soapy water of the sink. I forgot it was there. So to get to the point, I dislocated my hip in the process and all of the muscles from my waist down are spasmed so badly. Also it will probably leave a huge scar, and take forever to heal. Bummer but that is the card I was dealt for the day I guess. So I feel bad that I actually was so mean to everyone that was around me today because of my discomfort. How rude of me to speak to my children meanly and talk to my husband in disrespect. I apologized and know that tomorrow is another day and I can do better.Once it scabs up I am trying that skincerity on it. It certainly is working on the scares I already have, so why not.
Thought #2 Learning to love yourself for who you are. Not what people think you should be,act or look like. I had a really hard time when I came out of detox and gained 10 pounds, then gained 5 more. Everyone said " Alyssa you look so much better and so much happier". Well I am a faithful gym girl, but hit a few snags because of joints and this cut. Why am I so hard on myself? Why can't I just take off the glasses that I see myself in and see me how others see me?
Jocie has been listening to the self esteem series on the CVR. She showed a lot of confidence today. Jocie is a fireball, but she was saying some very grown up things about body image to her 31 year old mother. She blew my mind. Confidence is pouring out of her.
Thought #3 It is hard to watch your child struggle. It is a blessing when he asks for something as simple as "that machine" because he was stressed out."Mom, I really need to go get on the machine(CVR) so I can just let all this go.
What a simple tool has become such a power tool and blessing.
Like I always say...It is OK to have a bad day. What will I do tomorrow... HAVE A BETTER ONE!
I love the words of this song...
You can travel the world
But you can't run away
From the person you are in your heart
You can be who you want to be
Make us believe in you
Keep all your light in the dark
If you're searchin for truth
You must look in the mirror
And make sense of what you can see
Just be
Just be
They say learning to love yourself
Is the first step
That you take when you want to be real
Flying on planes to exotic locations
Won't teach you
How you really feel
Face up to the fact
That you are who you are
Nothing can change that belief
Just be
Just be
'cause now I know
It's not so far
To where I go
The hardest part
Is inside me
I need
To just be
Just be
Just be
Just be
Just be
I was lost
And I'm still lost
But I feel so much better
'cause now I know
It's not so far
To were I go
The hardest part
Is inside me
I need
To just be
Just be
So tomorrow... I will let today go and just be. Be the best ME I can be. Sometimes we can take life and plan it out week by week, and sometimes we need to just be still and take it minute by minute. I know that I can do this. I have the tools. I just need to take a deep breath and remember that tomorrow I can do better.
You know it really is important that I cover a few things today for my own personal growth. First of all I have been sent to one Doctor after another. It seems like every time I walk in that building and they know what I have a goofy little smile comes to their face. I had a very good Doctor call me today and give me very positive feedback mixed with some eye opening comments.
DR. "Alyssa... no wonder you have felt the way you have felt for so long, you are very rare and have been hearing their is nothing that can be done except surgeries and drugs for so long. I want you to know that I am impressed with your attitude and outlook on your disease."
Alyssa " I try to remain positive, but sometimes I defiantly have my days.I have had a few in a row.
DR. " I want you to see the best geneticists in Utah. Because you are so rare he is the best we have in the state and he might know who to send you and Mason to. I want you to know that I care!
Thought #1 Well I cut a HUGE gash in my leg. I have terrible balance and fall very easily. Then I sliced my finger open with a knife in the soapy water of the sink. I forgot it was there. So to get to the point, I dislocated my hip in the process and all of the muscles from my waist down are spasmed so badly. Also it will probably leave a huge scar, and take forever to heal. Bummer but that is the card I was dealt for the day I guess. So I feel bad that I actually was so mean to everyone that was around me today because of my discomfort. How rude of me to speak to my children meanly and talk to my husband in disrespect. I apologized and know that tomorrow is another day and I can do better.Once it scabs up I am trying that skincerity on it. It certainly is working on the scares I already have, so why not.
Thought #2 Learning to love yourself for who you are. Not what people think you should be,act or look like. I had a really hard time when I came out of detox and gained 10 pounds, then gained 5 more. Everyone said " Alyssa you look so much better and so much happier". Well I am a faithful gym girl, but hit a few snags because of joints and this cut. Why am I so hard on myself? Why can't I just take off the glasses that I see myself in and see me how others see me?
Jocie has been listening to the self esteem series on the CVR. She showed a lot of confidence today. Jocie is a fireball, but she was saying some very grown up things about body image to her 31 year old mother. She blew my mind. Confidence is pouring out of her.
Thought #3 It is hard to watch your child struggle. It is a blessing when he asks for something as simple as "that machine" because he was stressed out."Mom, I really need to go get on the machine(CVR) so I can just let all this go.
What a simple tool has become such a power tool and blessing.
Like I always say...It is OK to have a bad day. What will I do tomorrow... HAVE A BETTER ONE!
I love the words of this song...
You can travel the world
But you can't run away
From the person you are in your heart
You can be who you want to be
Make us believe in you
Keep all your light in the dark
If you're searchin for truth
You must look in the mirror
And make sense of what you can see
Just be
Just be
They say learning to love yourself
Is the first step
That you take when you want to be real
Flying on planes to exotic locations
Won't teach you
How you really feel
Face up to the fact
That you are who you are
Nothing can change that belief
Just be
Just be
'cause now I know
It's not so far
To where I go
The hardest part
Is inside me
I need
To just be
Just be
Just be
Just be
Just be
I was lost
And I'm still lost
But I feel so much better
'cause now I know
It's not so far
To were I go
The hardest part
Is inside me
I need
To just be
Just be
So tomorrow... I will let today go and just be. Be the best ME I can be. Sometimes we can take life and plan it out week by week, and sometimes we need to just be still and take it minute by minute. I know that I can do this. I have the tools. I just need to take a deep breath and remember that tomorrow I can do better.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Sleep
Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY
Since I use the CVR everyday I have noticed several things. Things that might seem normal to someone else are HUGE to me. Imagine for years and years not sleeping for more than an hour at a time, and going for days and days without any sleep at all. My children beg me to put them on the CVR before bed. In fact they ask several times per day. Mason is sleeping completely through the night! I haven't heard any cries or "mom I need help" for several nights.
I slept from 9:30 pm-9:30 am last night. I woke one time in the night, but rehearsed the words that were spoken in the session I had listened to before going to bed. IT WORKED!!! I fell back asleep and awoke refreshed.
When you deal with chronic pain, you also get insomnia, anxiety, and depression. As I am going through this process I feel like I am getting back my life. A life I have never experienced fully before. I haven't felt like this EVER! On the outside most people would never know that I was crumbling inside. I don't feel that way. I can never go without this system. It is now the power tool for my home.
Since I use the CVR everyday I have noticed several things. Things that might seem normal to someone else are HUGE to me. Imagine for years and years not sleeping for more than an hour at a time, and going for days and days without any sleep at all. My children beg me to put them on the CVR before bed. In fact they ask several times per day. Mason is sleeping completely through the night! I haven't heard any cries or "mom I need help" for several nights.
I slept from 9:30 pm-9:30 am last night. I woke one time in the night, but rehearsed the words that were spoken in the session I had listened to before going to bed. IT WORKED!!! I fell back asleep and awoke refreshed.
When you deal with chronic pain, you also get insomnia, anxiety, and depression. As I am going through this process I feel like I am getting back my life. A life I have never experienced fully before. I haven't felt like this EVER! On the outside most people would never know that I was crumbling inside. I don't feel that way. I can never go without this system. It is now the power tool for my home.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Detox Skin
Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY
After I came home from detox, the process was defiantly not over. Our largest organ, our skin, really takes a toll. Especially during this time. All of the terrible toxins that have build up for years need to start to come out. More than likely you will see changes in your skin.Rashes, acne,discoloration,and more. I found a revolutionary product. I had three people ask me today about my skin. My husband even turned to me at dinner and told me that I look vibrant, even toned, and radiant. The product I am referring to is called SKINCERITY. I have been using it at night as directed and within days people are asking for it. It is the world's only nightly breathable masque. It is wonderful. It isn't greasy, messy, oily, thick, or anything else we associate with a skin treatment. It is clear. It dries within seconds.It is in a convenient roll on application. No one knows you have it on. You don't even feel you have it on. Since I am now taking care of my mind,body and spirit.. beauty is coming along with it. If you want information on this product please email me.
After I came home from detox, the process was defiantly not over. Our largest organ, our skin, really takes a toll. Especially during this time. All of the terrible toxins that have build up for years need to start to come out. More than likely you will see changes in your skin.Rashes, acne,discoloration,and more. I found a revolutionary product. I had three people ask me today about my skin. My husband even turned to me at dinner and told me that I look vibrant, even toned, and radiant. The product I am referring to is called SKINCERITY. I have been using it at night as directed and within days people are asking for it. It is the world's only nightly breathable masque. It is wonderful. It isn't greasy, messy, oily, thick, or anything else we associate with a skin treatment. It is clear. It dries within seconds.It is in a convenient roll on application. No one knows you have it on. You don't even feel you have it on. Since I am now taking care of my mind,body and spirit.. beauty is coming along with it. If you want information on this product please email me.
More progress everyday
Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY
Everyday I use the CVR. EVERYDAY!!! It has become my power tool to stay on the road to success. It is hard to explain exactly how you feel. People have been telling me that I seem happier. I am out more. Each time I feel down I use the CVR. The meditative coaching is amazing. I really feel like my brain is being retrained. Both of my kids asked me to let them use it before bed last night. They slept so soundly and fell asleep so quickly. There is no pill, patch, cream or crazy set up. It is simple, calming, and perfect.
After mason got home from school today he was very upset. I understand... It's cold. With EDS it really hurts. He went and laid down and asked to use the CVR. When his session was done. He came out of the room smiling and apologized for having a negative attitude.
I am not saying that the CVR is only for pain. I personally am using it for several things. There are so many programs in this system that it is for everyone. I get so excited to use it everyday.
Now this is a BIGGY for me! I have not refilled my prescriptions.I have actually slept for 7 straight hours. That NEVER happened before. They even had to give me shots to put me down because I could not sleep before. Each day gets better and better.
Remember it is OK to have a bad day. It's aloud. At least now I have a tool. I have read for so long about unlocking the power of your brain. It is so true.
Everyday I use the CVR. EVERYDAY!!! It has become my power tool to stay on the road to success. It is hard to explain exactly how you feel. People have been telling me that I seem happier. I am out more. Each time I feel down I use the CVR. The meditative coaching is amazing. I really feel like my brain is being retrained. Both of my kids asked me to let them use it before bed last night. They slept so soundly and fell asleep so quickly. There is no pill, patch, cream or crazy set up. It is simple, calming, and perfect.
After mason got home from school today he was very upset. I understand... It's cold. With EDS it really hurts. He went and laid down and asked to use the CVR. When his session was done. He came out of the room smiling and apologized for having a negative attitude.
I am not saying that the CVR is only for pain. I personally am using it for several things. There are so many programs in this system that it is for everyone. I get so excited to use it everyday.
Now this is a BIGGY for me! I have not refilled my prescriptions.I have actually slept for 7 straight hours. That NEVER happened before. They even had to give me shots to put me down because I could not sleep before. Each day gets better and better.
Remember it is OK to have a bad day. It's aloud. At least now I have a tool. I have read for so long about unlocking the power of your brain. It is so true.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Mason on CVR
Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY
Since I have had the CVR machine in my house I have been so surprised by the reaction of my family. When Mason got home from school today he asked me to put him on the CVR right away. He said he felt happy all day. Jocie has also been enjoying her experience. She is very high strung and has a lot of anxiety. She asked me to put her on the stress reduction program tonight and she soundly drifted off to sleep. As for Mason... parents with children with EDS know that there are sleep issues. Constant " I hurt. I am uncomfortable. I can't sleep" For the first time that I can ever remember Mason slept 11 hours straight. He asked me to let him use the pain free session again tonight. He quickly drifted off to sleep. Even my mother came over today and asked if she could try the system. After listening to the demo, she wanted to start the insomnia series. She has a very hard time falling and staying asleep. After I asked her about her experience she did this...
She walked out the front door with a smile on her face and said she felt so relaxed. She couldn't believe that even though the comforting, soft lights in the eyeglasses were blue, she could visualize all of the colors and different visualizations that she had been meditatively been coached through. I have been into meditation for years. Nothing compares to the CVR!!! NOTHING! I personally am having a phenomenal experience. Through the calm soothing coaching, music, soothing sounds and comforting lights, I am retraining my brain to control pain. At this point I certainly haven't eliminated pain, but I am learning how to unlock the inner pharmacy of my mind.
I also have not turned on my oxygen machine for 3 nights. I am using the breathing techniques and going over and over the information in my mind.
I slept for a solid 7 hours without waking up.
I know that detox and pain management are difficult, but if we choose to change our focus a new reality comes to you.
I have not refilled my prescription for joint pain and muscle spasm. That blows my mind.
I will continue this process and gain control of my life again.
It is OK to have bad days. We all have them. We can also train our minds to overcome and develop things inside ourselves we never knew we had.
If I had the CVR during the hospital detox I know I would have had a completely different experience. I would have been able to focus. Watching TV and vegetating just gives you more time to think about the pain and discomfort you are in. There is nothing else like this! I know I have tried them all.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
CVR
Attitude is Everything... BE HAPPY
Today I was able to bring home a personal Creative Visualization & Relaxation unit (CVR). I wanted to test it out on my son who also has EDS. He was a little nervous, but I explained to him that it isn't scarey and that he would feel good. I put him through the demonstration, and then to the pain free session. I watched as I saw a 9 year old boy's breathing change and he was even moving his mouth to the calming words that were being said to him. After the session was over, I gave him a few minutes to talk to me about how he felt. These were his exact words
"mom I imagined everything was white and I feel like I just got back from heaven.Mom I feel like I am in a different world. Do not take this away. I feel happy."
Monday, March 1, 2010
Amazing Experiance
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Amazing Experience
I know that God puts people in our path at the right time for the right reasons. I had an amazing experience today that for the first time in so many years, I have hope. I have lived with chronic pain for all of my life that I just figured that that was how it would be. I randomly went to a salon and met a man that said that he had a system that could help. I try to remain positive and outgoing. So I thought that I would give it a try. As most of you know, I have been in serious opiate withdrawal for about a month. It has been very challenging, but I continue to read, educate myself, and keep a positive frame of mind. I really feel like I have learned that from my father. To see all of his struggles, he gives me strength.
So I go into the salon and they wrap me in infrared blankets and put earphones and dark glasses on me. The room is calm and soothing. I close my eyes and see small blinking lights in the corners of my eyes. I hear the most beautiful voice and music with inspiring words. I realized that I was crying. I followed all of the directions and felt the most peaceful feeling I have ever felt. I read a lot, and try to always enlighten my spirit with good things. At times I slip but I try to get right back up. This was an experience that I feel hard to explain. All I can say is this.... I felt hope. Our brains are so powerful that we can train them to be our strongest healer. If you have questions about this please email me. As I sit and think about this experience today I tear up. It was beautiful and inspiring.
Posted by Alyssa at 4:31 PM
... BE HAPPY
Amazing Experience
I know that God puts people in our path at the right time for the right reasons. I had an amazing experience today that for the first time in so many years, I have hope. I have lived with chronic pain for all of my life that I just figured that that was how it would be. I randomly went to a salon and met a man that said that he had a system that could help. I try to remain positive and outgoing. So I thought that I would give it a try. As most of you know, I have been in serious opiate withdrawal for about a month. It has been very challenging, but I continue to read, educate myself, and keep a positive frame of mind. I really feel like I have learned that from my father. To see all of his struggles, he gives me strength.
So I go into the salon and they wrap me in infrared blankets and put earphones and dark glasses on me. The room is calm and soothing. I close my eyes and see small blinking lights in the corners of my eyes. I hear the most beautiful voice and music with inspiring words. I realized that I was crying. I followed all of the directions and felt the most peaceful feeling I have ever felt. I read a lot, and try to always enlighten my spirit with good things. At times I slip but I try to get right back up. This was an experience that I feel hard to explain. All I can say is this.... I felt hope. Our brains are so powerful that we can train them to be our strongest healer. If you have questions about this please email me. As I sit and think about this experience today I tear up. It was beautiful and inspiring.
Posted by Alyssa at 4:31 PM
... BE HAPPY
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