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I found out I was pregnant in August. It was a shock to me and my partner. It\u2019s unexpected and not planned. Last month has felt hectic mainly because I had to deal with nausea, constantly tired, I was put on bed rest which sucks, etc..<\/p>\n
I\u2019m a very active person and I enjoy running, riding my bike, HIIT, strength training with and without weights, etc..Exercising was a way for me to stay physically healthy and mentally healthy. I was told to stop taking my medications last month. At first, I didn\u2019t experience a lot of symptoms from my mental health so I wasn\u2019t too concerned. Some people had fewer symptoms from their mental health while pregnant. That is not the case with me. When I was put on bed rest I thought I could enjoy binging anime or shows or movies, playing games, and reading books. Possibly coloring in my app or adult coloring books. I have been dealing with anxiety over if the baby is okay and the future. I worry about if I will be a good mom or not. It\u2019s hard for me to stay focused on things.<\/p>\n
Last month and the start of this month has honestly been a struggle. My parents and family are excited about the pregnancy but I sometimes have mixed feelings about it. Even though I have had my ultrasound and over 10 positive pregnancy tests it still feels a bit unreal. I\u2019m excited and very scared.<\/p>\n
I have been able to binge-watch a few episodes of an anime and started watching Demon Slayer. Looked more into Wicca and read a little more into 26 Marathons by Meb Keflezighi.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m doing my best to start practicing self-care and self-love. My goals have changed but it\u2019s okay. Some days it\u2019s better than others and other days I feel sad that some of my plans have to change.\u00a0 I\u2019m trying to forgive myself and not live in regret. I was able to complete a shift on Crisis Text Line recently and that made me feel amazing. I\u2019m just trying to stay in the present and take it one day at a time. I\u2019m hoping that I can get clear to start working out again and be put on some medications. I have walked slow and short and the good thing is I\u2019m keeping my house cleaned. It\u2019s the little things. I will get through this. I\u2019m not a failure and I\u2019m a work in progress.<\/p>\n
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\nMy name is Jasmine, 30, engaged, SAHM, cat mom, mental health advocate, and fitness enthusiast.
\nMental illness has a stigma and some people feel alone because of it. I know I used to feel alone because of it. I’m using fitness and mindfulness to survive with a borderline personality disorder, schizoaffective, and bipolar. I want to educate people on what mental health is like and how they can help the people in their lives who struggle or deal with mental illness. I also want others to know they are not alone in this battle. That they can make it.
\nFitness is also another passion of mine and I think more people should embrace it. Fitness and running helped me quit smoking cigarettes. I want people to live the best life they can.\t\t\t\t
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