More About Me
How has life changed since your diagnosis?
I am going to be 56 years old and have 2 daughters--both 17 years old. I need to be around for them. My mortality is always on my mind since my mom passed away at my exact age. The girls and I have each other but that's the extent of family. I must get and stay healthy for the sake of these 2 beautiful girls of mine.
What are you most passionate about?
Friends who are like family, my daughters, my job (I don't know how to be do it any other way), devouring books, social media, start-ups, fitness --particularly running and caring for animals. I'd rescue and safe every animal on the planet who needed it if I had the time and resources.
What do you hope readers can learn from your health journey?
I don't know if anyone will learn something from my journey. But perhaps they can relate to getting older and the changes that come with it and how we can be the best version of ourselves.
Diagnosis
I was diagnosed in 2007 after initially being treated for West Niles and then RA. It was a tough time. I was in pain all the time and wanted to sleep for days. I had a young daughter and was the owner of a busy business and really struggled for a time.
I've got the Lyme under control but while experiencing some tough issues with my personal life and my daughter struggling with debilitating anxiety and an eating disorder, I lost my sense of balance. After being a fitness warrior for my entire life, I gained a bunch of weight, my body fat went through the roof and I can't even recall why I'd want to exert the energy it requires to do something about it.
So here I am. I'm determined to discover the best version of me, while still working full time all day at a computer and a 2nd side gig on the weekends to make ends meet. My energy is zapped and I need to do something about it beginning right this very second.
I've got the Lyme under control but while experiencing some tough issues with my personal life and my daughter struggling with debilitating anxiety and an eating disorder, I lost my sense of balance. After being a fitness warrior for my entire life, I gained a bunch of weight, my body fat went through the roof and I can't even recall why I'd want to exert the energy it requires to do something about it.
So here I am. I'm determined to discover the best version of me, while still working full time all day at a computer and a 2nd side gig on the weekends to make ends meet. My energy is zapped and I need to do something about it beginning right this very second.
Treatments
I get sick much more frequently now since my immune system has been compromised. My energy levels have never been the same.
Treatments include:
Reiki
Accupuncture
Meditation
Working Out (gentle and hard core boot camp inspired classes)
Medication
Treatments include:
Reiki
Accupuncture
Meditation
Working Out (gentle and hard core boot camp inspired classes)
Medication
Donna Bliss
