After I overcame the initial onset of JRA and went into remission, I stayed fairly healthy for a number of years. I had a minor flare up when I was in the 5th grade and another one when I was in the 10th grade. We treated both of those with clay poultices, proper diet and minor anti inflammatory medication.
My worst flare up started when I graduated from college. I'm not exactly sure why it happened, but I have a theory about the factors that contributed to the flare up (which hasn't really stopped). I can contribute it to the chronic stress. First, I graduated from college and started my first job in the real world, working 8-5, paying bills. That transition from college life to the real world wasn't easy. I didn't really like my job and wasn't sure about my future prospects. What should I do with my life? In what direction should I be heading? I never really thought about it up until then. Before I just did what I was supposed to do: go to school, work, study, party, enjoy the college life. I couldn't find my place when it was over. Needless to say, uncertainty created tension and stress.
Secondly, I was going through spiritual trials during that time too, attempting to understand and define my values and find my faith. And in part the cause for that was related to my first point. I have found myself, but it's still a journey, that will continue for a life time.
Lastly, I was getting serious about my relationship with my future wife; we were considering marriage. I was happy and nervous at the same time: happy because I was going to marry the woman I love and nervous because I didn't know what marriage would be like. It's a change to go from being single and not answering to anyone, and then being interdependent and in a way giving up a part of who you are.
I'm not opposed to change and try to embrace it the best I can, but I think at that time I was overwhelmed with the reality of life and all the changes and turbulence that came with it. If it was just one thing, it would have been easier to deal with, but the combination of all the factors that I described above, caused a great deal of chronic stress for me. It's gotten a great deal easier; we humans can adapt quite well to changes in our lives. But I'm still adjusting, still trying to make sense of it all and learn how to deal with stress and find direction in my life. I believe that more than anything else contributed to my JRA flare up. Granted, I'm genetically more predisposed than others to the disease, but I'm certain that a combination of those experiences became a continuing trigger for my condition. The trick is to figure out how to deal with it in the best way possible, using all methods available. Step number one, is confronting what you face, becoming aware of it, admitting it to yourself and then educating yourself...
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Nice blog and nice posts, thus far. I am hopeful that you will find some solutions that will ease your pain and discomforts of JRA. (((HUGS)))
ReplyDeleteI also think that the 4-year immigration struggle/battle may have been a contributing factor, along with having a child... Of course, I will always be your biggest source of stress!! haha It's my job, right? :)
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