Self Care Table

Patty’s Personal Notebook Self Care

Reflections an progress of my wellness journey.

Patty Magee | Art of Self Care | May 30, 2016

                 Wheel of Wellness Results

The most significant feature of my Wheel of Wellness implementation is health and exercise.  So this is where I plan to focus. Last week after rising from the dental chair I had a vascular response. The emergency team was called, and I was sent to the ER. Many diagnostic tests were performed to rule out these three diagnosis Vasovagal, Vertigo, and possible Mini Stroke. I was discharged from my stay in the hospital with new medications Aspirin as anticoagulant and Lipitor for cholesterol. This experience was frightening and caused me to take a second look at how I care for myself. The following table is my starting off point to reclaim my body. 

The majority of my plain does not look like I am profiting from wellness with any success. Sadly this just happens to be where I am in my journey. My expectation is that this phase will be short lived.

Date	Concern	Action	Result
5/31/16	Fitbit is broken, I need an electronic device to help me determine my rate of activity and heart rate response.	A new replacement is coming to my home in 5 to 7 days.	Fitbit delivered  6/11/16 currently logging my footsteps .
5/31/16	Follow up appointments for medical evaluation	Appointment made 6/3/16	Pending, resolved 6/3/16,  recommendation was to consult two specialist in different fields. Folic acid added to medications.
5/31/16  6/3/16 6/9/16	Pain in the right side of the neck due to skeletal rigidity. Excercise Needed	Continue neck strengthening exercises taught in thehospital Allowed exercise for lower extremities  swimming	I am doing a series of exercises three times a day for developing muscles in the neck.  ended per Dr.  completed x5 days 6/14/16 will continue
5/31/16 6/3/16	Fatigue due to lack of exercise.	Will begin by riding my stationary bike three times a day for 5 minutes	Yesterday was my first day, and I experienced some swelling behind my right knee.      ended per Dr.
5/31/16     6/5/16	Dehydration	Water intake will be increased to 64 oz per day	Started yesterday and added some lemon juice for a little extra flavor.  continue to measure and drink water
5/31/16   6/5/16 / 6 /11/16	Diet and Weight	Heart healthy diet will be continued	Started in the hospital and I have lost 3 lbs.   Gained 2 pounds  maintaining above weight
5/31/16 6/5/16  6/11/16	Sleep Habits	Use Fitbit device to track hours of rest	I am averaging 7.5 hours per night. Restful sleep  quality of sleep improved
5/31/16   6/11/16	Reduced Creative Activity     No obstacles today	I will paint at least one day per week     studio time planned	Started yesterday; 2 hours seem like 2 minutes. painting project helpful for relaxation
5/31/16   6/10/16	Lack of Recuperative Rest	I have taken a few days off for medical leave.   relaxed in sunshine today	My husband is helping me catch up with the household task .  It was rejuvenating
6/2/16	Family Relationships	Quality time with family	Time spent with all daughters this week
6/3/16 6/4/16 6/11/15	Pain in the right side of the neck due to skeletal rigidity. gentle exercise in pool legs only	Stop neck exercises .  Consult orthopedist for nerve block. 30 minutes on the following days S S T TH	Wearing warm  compress on neck and taking analgesic. completed S,T,TH

6/3/16 6/11/16	Quality of Sleep	CPAP recommended by physician  to improve oxygen access.	Began 6/3/16 ongoing
6/5/16 6/11/16	I'm am trying to be as authentic as my self imposed HIPPA  guard will allow me to be	Now is not the best timing for me to  get too adventurous in my goal setting plans	Mindfulness is my focus continue to stay centered
6/6/16	Returning to work	part of my preparations are  self talk addressing my confidence to feel strong and able	pace self well overall some things needed immediate attention, but I did OK.
6/5/16 6/14/16	relationships with friends	accept invitations and get out of the house for short duration's maybe next week Friday Mahjong at Nancy's	scheduled on calendar  6/1716
6/5/16 6/11/16	spirituality	private moments of prayer, meditation, silence, introspection will be painting today	attended church today and benefited from personal quiet  time this is when I feel close to God.