Tuesday, May 31, 2016

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.



























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