When I have been in a health crisis (major Crohn’s flare), there have been times that I have felt ashamed and guilty and also blamed myself. That is a horrible rut for you to be in (speaking from first-hand experience).
It seems it’s not that uncommon. I have spoken to a few women recently who have experienced similar situations – not Crohn’s flares, but their own health issues (including menopause symptoms).
I was ashamed because I am a ‘health and fitness professional’; I ‘shouldn’t’ have health issues. I felt guilty because people around me were literally having to lift and lay me, wash and dress me, and cancel work commitments, which meant I was letting my clients down. The blame: What could I have, should I have done to prevent this from happening?
Obviously, in hindsight, there was nothing I could have done to prevent the flares. And the guilt and shame did me no good. No one wants to be in a situation where you can’t do anything for yourself, where there are people willing to help out. Accept it. Being a strong, independent woman only works while it works!
Your mindset matters… it matters a lot.
Over the next few weeks, I have a couple of amazing guests coming up on the podcast who are talking about this. I hope they inspire you as much as they inspire me! In the meantime, I share my message on this week’s episode. I hope it helps and resonates. It’s available on all the usual platforms.
If you need support, The Healing Rebel coaching may be what you need all the info is at www.iamjenwilson.com/heal
