Intermittent Fasting and Good and Bad stress!

     I am at the end of my unraveling rope. I have been diagnosed with diabetes. My doctor went out on maternity leave at the end of the year. I saw an uncaring provider in place of my normal provider. I then got so busy with life, school, and being a mother. It was so busy I became so mean to myself that I put care for me and my health on the farthest burner it might of well of been on someone else's stove in another country far from here. 

    After a lot of research, pondering, and then discussing with my doctor's support. I will be starting intermittent fasting. I figure I would journal about it because its going to be a journey. I joined a workshop that is directed by the leader of the Gratitude challenge and its on self compassion. I know this is something I lack and would love all the help in the world with. 

   I checked out a book of basics of intermittent fasting! 

 

 

    One thing that stood out to me is how simple they make it by explaining the two types of stress. Good stress is called Eustress which is a short-lived stress. This is one that most experience on a regular basis. It inspires, motivates to reach a goal. Can be associated with happiness when that goal is attained. There is research that shows it can improve brain function. 

 

    Distress or bad stress is one of chronic, unrelenting and hinders productivity getting in the way of daily life. This causes anxiety and makes it harder to achieve goals we have set. Distress keeps cortisol levels up which causes chronic health issues as well as more susceptibility to illnesses like cold and flu.  

                Knowing the difference and how to change from distress to eustress. As well as when we can't change the type of stress how to better manage distress. I will go into more details of helpful ways to manage distress next post!