What Exactly Are Fibroids?

My reminders for self-care. Fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that lie in/around the uterus. The main symptoms are heavy bleeding, anemia, and pain. According to the https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/uterine-fibroids, about 20 percent to 80 percent of women develop fibroids by the time they reach age 50. I have been dealing with fibroids for 11 years and conquering it with fitness, yoga, and nutrition. I also coach other women suffering to do the same. It was not until the last couple of years, I realized that I was lacking self-care.

As a nurse, and a coach it’s very easy for me to make sure everyone else is taken care of. I remember coming home and feeling drained emotionally, on top of the anemia and hormonal roller coaster that comes with fibroids. I was not showing up for myself mentally, physically and emotionally. My car, home was a complete mess, I was in a relationship that I knew was not going to last. I never made time to organize my environment. At the end of the day the way I treat my environment in which I live is a reflection of the way I treat my internal space.

All of this has opened my eyes to a series of other bad habits I developed. I feel these bad habits have played a role in my relapse of fibroids, where the fibroids grew progressively larger in a short timeframe. I have learned fibroids is  a reminder to treat myself like a Queen. I made a Fibroid Queen checklist of 6 traits I follow to keep self- care a priority. Following this checklist has made me love the women I am becoming. I have more confidence and I feel like a total bad-ass, lol. My standards for myself are up as well as for others, and I treat others the way I want to be treated.

“Fibroid Queen” Self-care checklist

1. Treat yourself like Queen with candles, nice music, and aromatherapy with yoga or stretching.
2. Dedicate at least one day a week to do something you enjoy that can take the stress away.
3. Surround yourself with people that are positive and enhance your being.
4. At least 80% of the time consume food and engage in activities that feed your soul and help you grow. Fruits and veggies can help with energy and nutrients. Exercise and yoga can help lower dis-ease and promote a better mood.
5. At least every couple months, take a vacation or do something that takes you out of your comfort zone.
6. Build your self-worth by learning what makes you happy, finding your purpose in life and do things that cultivate it.

Thank you fibroids for reminding me to live the life I destined for and to continue evolving to be the best for others.

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