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I talk about Autism, a lot

Reflections

4/5/2019

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I know I share intimate details on this blog, which might lead you to believe I have some level of confidence, but the truth is, I suffer from anxiety and depression and I take medication daily.

This won’t shock anyone that knows me. But, part of my problem is the insistent need to overshare.

Maybe that’s why you like me. Maybe that’s why I make you uncomfortable.

If you don’t suffer from anxiety, you may not understand, but I’m guessing, if you read this blog, you have some knowledge in this area.

Isn’t everyone a fucking basketcase, in one way or another?

Why am I telling you this?

Just another example of oversharing?

Maybe.

A warning that what I write is either fueled by anxiety, depression or, if I’m lucky, a mid-level red, costing less than $15.

Relax! I love to write on caffeine, too.

I recently made a list in my journal of all the things that cause me anxiety/depression (and what,EVEN, is the fucking difference?)

Here it is, in NO particular order:

  1. Family
  2. Autism
  3. Future
  4. Money
  5. Autism
  6. Asthma
  7. Friends
  8. Career
  9. Students
  10. Work
  11. Autism
  12. Weight
  13. Health
  14. Etc

I could go on and on, and get into some serious minute detail, but I’ll spare you that shit. You have your own worries I’m sure.

I take pills for my blood pressure, too. It’s as bad as my anxiety/depression insofar as it makes my day more difficult than it should be.

So there it is; I take three pills every morning.

I wish I didn’t, but if wishes were fishes… to steal a phrase.

So to my workout...which is the point of this post.

Christ, I can ramble.

I’ve started Working Out, as you may know.

Maybe it makes you roll your eyes.

I visit CrossFit about four times a week.

I don’t love it, because that’s stupid. That shit hurts and makes me sore and nauseous, among other things. I am loving the people, for sure, but the workout...it’s hard and it hurts. I can’t do most of it and spend my workout scaling everything back to a manageable movement.

I’m always last. I’m always slowest. And, for the most part, I’m always confused.

But there is something that makes me want more. Something that makes me look forward to my next visit.

That’s so strange to say.

Why the Fuck, would this tired ass, obese (relax, the truth hurts) teacher and autism mom, enjoy a level of self-harm that puts her emo-stage in the early 90’s to shame?

Here’s what I’ve discovered (and yes, most of you probably already know this)

When you kick your own ass, there is something released into the brain that rivals the pills I take to make it through my day.

Do you hear that?

CrossFit makes me happier.

Isn’t that the most fucked up concept?

This special-needs mom, with a severe level of anxiety and mild depression is telling you…that...exercising until you think you might vomit on an elite athlete’s shoes, is better for your head than any pharmaceutical out there.

There, I said it.

And if you don’t believe me…

Fuck off, I don’t care. CrossFit doesn’t make me nicer.




4 Comments
Bridget
4/5/2019 03:07:33 pm

I Love you !!! 💞
I love your honesty and openness .
😘💞

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Sue Craig
4/5/2019 04:51:48 pm

You rock.!! I love your honesty...we are all alike - we aren’t all honest all of the time, we have different circumstances, we always put others before ourselves and we forget to put ourselves first.
I actually said ‘no’ to going out last night to see a band my Sweetie☺️ used to play in. I needed sleep. I had a good day today. It’s OK. We all need to find something besides wine or whiskey that chills us and gets that anxiety shit out. Exercise purges us- pushes us and gives us confidence in the places some may not see but it’s all OK. Love your posts and you.❤️💕❤️💕

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Jan
4/5/2019 06:05:51 pm

God, I love your honesty. I’m there with you with the dep/anx disorder. Thank you for being you!

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Stacy
4/5/2019 07:20:29 pm

Now you know why I run... it’s not just for ‘fun’... I love that you’re finding the runners high in CrossFit!

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