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My Open Heart

Jun 6, 2019

Sixteen months ago, to the day, I had open heart surgery. Not a transplant but I got a new valve and a bit of…

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"Now the drugs don't work, they just make you wors

"Now the drugs don't work, they just make you worse." - The Verve⁠
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What if the anti-depressants don't work?⁠
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In my experience, side effects from any changes in anti-depressants only last 2 weeks. It's been a hell of month already. Yes, 4 weeks of gross and I didn't know if it was ever going to let up. ⁠
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Then as if the nausea wasn't bad enough, my emotions went on a wild ride. ⁠
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Read more about my recent journey with changing anti-depressants on the site.⁠
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Anyone identify?⁠
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#Brintellix #Escitalopram #heartpatient #nausea #sideeffects #wellbutrin⁠
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Drink up baby: 7 years sober⁠ ⁠ Seven years ag

Drink up baby: 7 years sober⁠
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Seven years ago I woke up with a killer hangover, full of shame and desperation. Enough was enough. I had to get sober.⁠
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New post up on my blog xoxo⁠
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#sober #sobriety

Not so "well"-butrin⁠ ⁠ I've been meaning to w

Not so "well"-butrin⁠
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I've been meaning to write a post about how ill I've been since changing to Wellbutrin. I started a proper piece on it today but actually feel too ill to think. There will likely be a full piece up on the blog in the next week.⁠
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In my experience, side effects from any changes in anti-depressants only last 2 weeks. It's been a hell of month already. Yes, 4 weeks of gross and I don't know if it's going to let up anytime soon. I am nauseous on some level most days, at random times of day. I'm really at my wits end. ⁠
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I'm seeing my doctor tomorrow so will hopefully get some clarity. ⁠
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Anyone else experienced extreme nausea on Wellbutrin?⁠
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#mentalhealth #antidepressants #wellbutrin

I'm giving up sugar for October! ⁠ ⁠ Ok now I'

I'm giving up sugar for October! ⁠
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Ok now I've set my intention and it's on the internet. We all know that everything that you read on the internet is true, right?⁠
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I've put a post on the blog about my journey with other "October challenges" - including abstaining from alcohol and wheat.⁠
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Follow my progress here and on the blog (link in the description).⁠
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#sugarfree #soberoctober #healthygoals

"I wish more women realized that helping another w

"I wish more women realized that helping another woman win, cheering her on, praying for her, or sharing a resource with her, does NOT take away from the blessings coming to them. In fact, the more you give, the more you receive. Empowering women doesn’t come from selfishness but rather from SELFLESSNESS.” – Selene Kinder⁠
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#selenekinder #womensupportingwomen

Natural deodorants are becoming more and more popu

Natural deodorants are becoming more and more popular, and for good reason. ⁠
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Deodorant is something we use every single day, and these daily-use items are the first we should be looking at when making better choices for our families and ourselves. ⁠
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Read my latest post for information about making the switch, and how to do an armpit detox in the most effective way!⁠
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#armpitdetox #breastcancer #naturaldeodorant #naturalhealth #PureBeginnings

30 April - day 30 of #thankfulapril Honestly, so

30 April - day 30 of #thankfulapril
Honestly, so glad to be in bed. Today was a physically demanding day and I ache!

This is the last post of the series. It was difficult but I guess that's the point of a challenge!

Much love xx

#bedtime #longday #gratitude

29 April - day 29 of #thankfulapril "Did someone s

29 April - day 29 of #thankfulapril "Did someone says walkies?" - Chuckles on running outside being legal from Friday.

Grateful that I can take the girls out again!
#gratitude #lockdown #needtorun #dogsofinstagram

28 April - Day 28 of #thankfulapril Je m'appelle

28 April - Day 28 of #thankfulapril
Je m'appelle Sharon.

Loving my little French lessons :) #gratitude #frenchlessons 📷 Charles Deluvio via Unsplash

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27 April - day 27 of #thankfulapril Grateful for

27 April - day 27 of #thankfulapril
Grateful for connection with precious women over Whatsapp, voicenotes, and Zoom.

Food for my soul!!! Also started learning French yesterday and it makes me happy.

#gratitude #womenscircle #connect #frenchlessons

26 April - day 26 of #thankfulapril The photo tha

26 April - day 26 of #thankfulapril
The photo that I took of my delicious cheesy cauliflower bake looks lame... So here is a photo of me in March. At the beach, perfect manicure and coffee made by a barista... I literally had no idea what was in store for us.

Today I sat next to my pool, drank Vida coffee from a french press and tried not to look at my damaged nails.

Not SO bad I guess... Just them nails yo... I had to remove my gellish at home and did I terrible job.

But gratitude, yes. Grateful for some pool time, a braai and family movie night. Sometimes it just feels like a normal day ✌
#normal #pool #beach #coffee #vida #manicure #gratitude
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25 April - Day 25 of #thankfulapril Finally acted

25 April - Day 25 of #thankfulapril
Finally acted like someone in lockdown and did some colouring-in. :) Grateful for rest time. Somehow I forget that I'm not on holiday and I am actually busy all week. So I do need rest!
#saturdaze #gratitude #colouring
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24 April - Day 24 of #thankfulapril FREE HUGS! G

24 April - Day 24 of #thankfulapril
FREE HUGS!

Growing up, stepping on the fire hydrant street marking meant a "free hug" or a "free hit" - it depends on who you were hanging out with. "Free hits" were usually preceeded by being shoved into the FH circle... Was grateful to get outside, even for a little bit. Feeling like such a badass when I'm on the street. 😈

#grateful #yellow #arty #freshair #escape
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23 April - day 23 of #thankfulapril Grateful for:

23 April - day 23 of #thankfulapril
Grateful for:
Autumn, friends, and laughter!

Can't wait to be able to hug my friends again!!! #gratitude #autumn #friends #happy 📷 Noémi Macavei-Katócz via Unsplash

22 April - Day 22 of #thankfulapril "Serenity come

22 April - Day 22 of #thankfulapril "Serenity comes when you trade expectations for acceptance." ~ Gautama Buddha

Grateful for big lessons on letting go of expectations today. Thankful for the wisdom I find in books, talks and my community.

#selfimprovement #serenity #expectation #acceptance

21 April - Day 21 #thankfulapril Managed to carve

21 April - Day 21 #thankfulapril
Managed to carve out some time for some quiet relection and journaling today. Grateful for a fairly smooth day.
#gratitude #selfimprovement #journaling #peace
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