Through The Tulips Words of 'Wiz'dom

I know some of you may find this to be a little T.M.I. (too much information) but I’m really over having these horrible cramps every month. I know- I know- but this is my little space and I can write about what I want to, and right now- that’s what I want to write about.

Over the past year or so, those little monthly visitors have become increasingly worse, and I know I’ve mentioned it before, but I’m very certain that I’m in the stages of perimenapause. I had all the symptoms with the exception of irregular periods, and well- last month I had two, so I guess I have all the symptoms now.

I think I’m going to talk to my doc and see if he would be willing to run some blood work to see if I’m short on the hormones, just to be sure, and then see if he would be willing to give me some hormone replacement cream. I hear it works wonders, and trust me, considering the mood swings I have from time to time, I need them.

I read today that Dr. Oz (whom I adore), says that some hormones are like Valium for our bodies, and when it’s too short, we tend to stress out more than usual. Dr. Oz knows and I’d say that it pretty much nails how I feel from time to time by getting annoyed at the tiniest things.

Does anyone else go through this, or am I alone in this little journey? Come on- don’t make me do it alone. haha

Lately I’ve been watching a lot of shows that I’ve DVR’d over the past months when I was too busy to watch them on the regular nights, and I’ve noticed that there are quite a few programs talking about drug rehab. I haven’t seen the show Intervention, but I hear that it’s a great show, which helps intervene with those who are having problems and gets them help. I think these types of shows are great. Not only because it helps those who are struggling, but also because it raises awareness for those with drug problems and hopefully encourages another who could be struggling. Even though it’s not something I’ve ever struggled with personally, I know many who have, and it’s comforting knowing there is help out there.

I mentioned this little happening in one of my other journals, but I wanted to share it here as well, because it just is one of those things that I think everyone should think twice about. I know we’ve all been guilty of it at some point in our lives- making assumptions, but often times when we make assumptions we put ourselves out there to stick our foot in our mouth, pretty much the way someone did a few days ago when they asked me what weight loss supplements that I had used to lose the weight that I have lost. After they picked their jaw up off the floor when I told them I hadn’t used any, I followed it with telling them it was good ole’ fashioned exercise, and healthy eating. They were hoping for something ‘easier’ and I explained that there may be easier methods, but there was no magic pill to make it all go away for good.

So next time you begin to make an assumption, you may want to make sure you know what you’re talking about. Otherwise you may find yourself eating a foot sandwich for lunch.

Over the past year, Marcel has really started eating quite a bit of chocolate and other goodies in the evening. I think he’s gained about five pounds, but for those of you who know him, know that those are five pounds he could use. This morning he asked me if I thought he could use fat burners for men to help him get rid of his ‘belly’. Want to know my response? I rolled my eyes. I know a few people who could probably benefit from them, but he’s definitely not one of them.

This morning I was looking in the mirror trying to decide if I was or wasn’t going to wear make-up when I go out in a little while to visit a friend. My allergies have been giving me fits, and I still have that little cough and it seems like the weirdest things set it off, such as the Tony’s Cajun seasoning I put on my popcorn yesterday. (cooked in olive oil -yum)

I noticed that even at the age of 42, I’m still having little break outs and wonder if adult acne treatment could be something for me. Granted, I don’t really consider it acne, but I do think I have more breakouts than your average person. I eat well, so I just don’t get it.

Oh, and I decided no make-up.