How you feel physically is often the result of how you handle stress. Your emotions and how you mask them affect mental clarity, physical and emotional health. Many diseases are stress-related but in my experience few physicians tell you how to relieve stress effectively?

About 12 years ago I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and told by my rheumatologist that I would likely be in a wheelchair within 5 years.  I was devastated!  I had been taking the very best nutritional supplements, had always been physically active, was happy in my marriage and I couldn’t quite grasp why this was happening to me. Eat healthy, exercise and rest – isn’t that what we’re told to do to stay healthy?

I wasn’t given any hope by my physicians and my body wouldn’t tolerant anti-inflammatories that were prescribed. The only thing I was told was “it’s stress-related”.  I didn’t think I was stressed!  I didn’t feel stressed!  How could this happen?

WHAT???

I made a conscious decision I would not accept my diagnosis.  I was not about to fall victim to stress.  I sought alternative help, began appreciating life more and stayed active, despite the pain.  With a positive attitude, perseverance and a healthy diet I continued to keep my muscle tone and optimism.

I am not diminishing pain felt from stress-related diseases.  I can relate to pain and suffering. I’m not a medical practitioner and am not making any medical claims.  What each and every one of us chooses to do about our own condition is our choice.  What works for one person may not for another.

I simply know that being given a diagnosis that I had a condition as the result of stress, with a poor prognosis was unacceptable for me.

If stress is the root cause of so many diseases people are suffering from, why aren’t people being taught more effective ways of dealing with stress?  Why isn’t the cause being treated instead of the symptoms being masked by prescription drugs?

I feel so grateful for discovering the answers to my pain.  A holistic approach to caring for my body has become routine.  Learning how to relax and enjoy life is a blessing. Do I still have fibromyalgia?  I know there’s still joint pain and I have flare ups, but I manage the pain and I live a healthy active life riding horses, walking, swimming, traveling and I’m NOT in a wheelchair.

I love teaching others how to find happiness.  I love inspiring and empowering people to try alternative methods that they feel aligned with.

I appreciate the body I have, the mind that functions well and the ‘soul awareness’ living happy. Meditating daily, staying positive. consistently learning new processes of the law of attraction and practicing healthy strategies is what balances my life. It could make a difference for you too!

If you, or anyone you know suffers from a stress-related disease and would like to learn new strategies that could benefit your over-all health leave me a comment or email me at wendy@wendymackaycoachinginc.com

I recently developed a course ‘Discovering 7 Secrets to Happiness‘ and also give 1-on-1 coaching. Perhaps your stress could be released or eliminated with inspiration instead of being left on your own with a diagnosis that is less than satisfactory.

I prefer the direct approach and personal connecting with people so rather than opt-in to receive some free gimmic email me and tell me how I may help you.  Let’s talk and see if you resonate with my ideas.  wendy@wendymackaycoachinginc.com

Go out and have some fun – that always helps relieve stress!