Journey of health and well-being

Journey Of Health And Well-Being

Project 2015-08-05 19:23:10 +1200

Hello. :)

My name is Rebecca. I am on a journey of creating more peace and harmony within my body and mind, and in our world. I am reaching out to fellow humans asking can you please help me achieve my goals of healing from chronic fatigue, and being the best Yoga teacher I can be, so I can live a life free from this illness and help support others through their journeys.

I am 31 years old and I have been moving through chronic fatigue most of my adult life, living with depression, anxiety disorder, and bouts of insomnia since I was a child, and in my teenage years through to adulthood I have been battling addictions. I struggled for many years with drug abuse and binge eating disorder. 

I am doing a lot better now, not abusing drugs or food like I was. I still experience depression and anxiety but I am getting better; I am finding ways to re-balance. The fatigue, body pains, insomnia, and “brain fog” are still very prominent, but I have faith that I will move through and beyond these symptoms. :)

I have always felt drawn to support others and I have always been very sensitive. Growing up I was taught that my sensitivity was a negative thing. I now know it is a gift, and I know that part of my reason for being here on Earth is to support others through their journeys.  Yoga has been an interest of mine from age 15 and I have wanted to explore Yoga further and teach for years. I couldn’t achieve this previously as my whole world was consumed with drugs, but things are different now. :)

In February 2012 I went travelling and finally managed to kick the habit of a constant attachment to drugs. In June of 2013 I finally started my Yoga studies. However, I had basically gone from full time drug abuser, to full time traveler learning how to survive without drugs, to full time student back in my home land. Though I wanted this life of balance and harmony and to study something I felt very passionate about, I had to face the fact that my healing journey didn’t suddenly end once I got off drugs, like I thought it would. The fatigue had taken over basically every aspect of my life and no longer was I having stimulating drugs to escape from the feelings that come from absolute exhaustion. After completing my first term at “Yoga school” I realized I was going to have to put my studies on hold so I could have some quiet space to heal from years of chronic stress. 

February 2014 I re-commenced my Yoga studies, despite knowing I was still struggling with fatigue, anxiety, and depression. I was just so eager to get back to study, and to be honest, I just wanted to have some sort of a “normal” life. Living life with these illnesses for so long is exhausting in itself. After completing that term, again I had to put my studies on hold.

This year I have really allowed myself the space to heal. I am so grateful I have done this. Things are slowly but surely falling into place. I am now continuing my Yoga studies, only this time it is done at my own pace as this school structure allows that.

I am still moving through the fatigue side of things, but I know I can get better. Reconnecting with Yoga is certainly one of the tools that will get me through this fatigue journey, and there are other things I can do to help my body recover, supplementation and body work will be helpful. I am very grateful for this whole journey and I see these challenges as gifts that have shared so many treasures with me. I am excited to continue moving forward and to live a life in good health.

I’m raising funds to pay for the course, supplementation and body work. I am currently not well enough to hold down a job. I tried part- time work recently but had to quit after a couple of months because I was crashing for days after a shift. My goals are to create balance in my body and life, and to share my experiences with others, supporting them in any way that I can. I want to help create a world that is more supportive and loving so that people are not falling victim to mental illness like depression, addictions, etc. I want people to feel like they can speak up about their feelings and experiences, which is another reason why I am sharing my story. We are all doing our best to navigate this world, and sometimes it can feel a lonely place. I would like to see every person out there feeling loved, acknowledged, and supported. I would like to see peace on Earth. <3

Thank you. xoxoxo

I believe anything is possible. :) :p 

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