Trying To Get My Confidence Back
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2022
- I am SO nervous.....
I really hope you guys enjoy this new style of video.
I really hope it helps who it can.
I really hope you can face yourself and uncomfortable feelings (the way I did here) and know that you will be ok and push forward...the way I hope to.
But just for an update for those of you who were concerned: I am doing really well. I have been focusing 100% on this and have a couple more doc appts coming but so far I seem to be over all pretty healthy. AND after going back plant based my skin is FINALLY clearing up and I have lost some of this weight already without really trying. And eating more nutritionally dense foods, taking proper supplementation, managing stress, and working out has helped me SO MUCH already. Its such a sign to me that a big issue I was having was not taking proper care of myself the way that I should have been for several months.
I feel great right now and cant wait to continue this series.
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Losing my mom at 25 was the catalyst for my anxiety about health issues and avoidance of self care. With age, I have learned not to be so hard on myself. 💕
I feel everything you're saying....so hard. I had been struggling with hair loss, weight gain, poor sleep, and my god....the digestive issues were real!! I decided back in October to take better care of myself. I quit my full time job with an insane schedule, changed my diet completely, started working out 5 days a week, and making my home environment more of a relaxing place to be. It's been a journey. I've only lost 10 of the 30lbs that I want to loose but I keep reminding myself that my stomach problems are gone, I'm stronger, and I sleep so much better so it's all worth it. Keep going❤️
I can relate so much! Showing and being my whole self on camera can be gut wrenching. We’re human. It’s ok to be exactly where we are … or so I tell myself. From one human to another, you are doing GREAT! Thank you so my ch for being brave enough to share this. I admire your strength!
Thank you! What’s weird…is it felt good to do this. I mean I’m nervous don’t get me wrong but it also made me feel like I could BREATHE. :)
I love this color as soon as it flashed to the brunette I was like “stunning”. Sending you lots of love and healing ❤️
Aw thank you! :)
Agree my jaw dropped! So gorgeous 😍
Agree my jaw dropped! So gorgeous 😍
You’re amazing, you’re beautiful and you got this girl!
Thank you babe!!!! That means a lot :)
Thank you so much for opening up to us Whitney!! You are going to get WELL and prosper, and I seriously cannot wait to see your journey through it all 🥰❤️
this rawness will resonate with all of your subscribers ❤️
I hope so :)
Whitney, I am going through very similar life struggles as you. My mom passed away unexpectedly in 2020 and I feel like I have been in free fall ever since. I also struggle with mental health and physical health issues. I am also taking steps to get myself in a better place so I appreciate you putting your situation out there. It helps to know others are going through similar things and its ok to prioritize ourselves. Thank you for sharing your journey and I look forward to seeing the progress we both make! The darker hair is amazing and I think you look beautiful. Stay strong and keep reaching for your goals. Blessed Be
I am sorry for your loss. Its a hard thing to recover from. Sometimes I think I am there and then I just miss her so much I cant thing straight. But I agree...we gotta keep pushing and take care of ourselves. Thank you so much for watching :)
We’re here to catch you! 💜
The stress of grief is breaking off on your body. I haven't lost anyone in the last years, but I have had a lot of emotional loses. Two weeks ago I was short to put myself in the psychiatric, it were four days of hell thinking I was going to have a heart attack barely holding the tears back. I wish you the best. PS: I like this content much more, it's closer and relatable.
I hope you are feeling much better now :)
@@whitneyhedrick And I hope you are doing better too. Take your time to heal, this is what we deny ourselves mostly, just time to go through the process.
Girl! Literally developed anxiety and somewhat a hypochondriac kinda state after becoming a nurse. Literally i was never the way i am now when i freak myself out about the smallest things now! You just learn so much in healthcare that it’s scary. And i feel after what you went through with your mom made you realize a lot about healthcare as well. 😔 literally started to heighten after COVID and the pandemic FOR SURE! I was watching all your videos last year on how to feel better etc because i just needed an outlet! My beauty UA-camrs about a handful (you included) have helped me ❤️ also, prayer, worship songs, my kitty (I’m new to being a cat mom) 💕 also, my face freaked out last year! Then again this year! And I’ve never dealt with skincare issues and flareups like this so you can just imagine the added stressors! You’re not alone. And thank you for reminding me that I’m not alone either 💕❤️ here’s to feeling better for the both of us ! Gonna get back to a workout routine. It’s hard because what’s going on with my face i want to avoid the sweat and feeling flushed but of course everywhere it says it’ll Help my face 🤞🏼 crossing my fingers!
Thanks for your vulnerability. Sending you good wishes for healing, Whidbey.
Girl, I 100% understand where you're coming from. Being self aware is a whole different level of exhausting. But the silver lining of being so self aware is you can catch yourself before rock bottom hits again. It's all ebs and flows.
BUT I'm glad you're back. I've missed you because your a bestie in my head and we go through a lot of similar things around the same time. Sending all the love from KY. *hugs* patients over perfection.
You look beautiful! Don’t give up! Everyone is going through something so you’re not alone.
Thank you darlin :)
Girl we are all dying everyday, live your own life to the fullest. You are blessed, own it. You got it girl.
If you need a personal trainer lmk. I'll cut ya a deal. I studied exercise science at a University when I first started my career and went into law but I still train people daily. If ya ever need help just reach out. Np
We do got this! :)
Gurl same! I'm a Cancer survivor - I'm so happy you are seeing your Doctor. I'm Hawaiian, so I've always been a big girl - however, that was never an issue for me personally until I moved to Northern California. Find what works for you and go with it. Tons of Aloha to you and your Fam!!
I've missed you, and was so happy to see you today. Be well, Whit!
Hi I just wanted to relate to you. I lost my mom in 2018 to cancer. And I also now have health related and anxiety . So I can definitely empathize with you. And I just wanted to let you know you are not alone. Sending love ♥️
You aren’t alone either sweet face. I am so sorry for your loss xoxoxo
The brunette hair looks stunning on you, you look beautiful 😍. I can relate to you on so many levels. As someone who struggles with mental health, I have learned it truly is a journey. There are peaks and there are valleys but the best thing we can do is take control instead of letting it control us. You are taking the right steps and I am very proud of you. Thank you for being so transparent, you never know who you are helping. Best of luck on your journey, I am right there with you 💞.
Awww thank you darlin! I totally agree about the peaks and valleys. It’s our life’s work for sure
You are helping so many people by being so raw and honest about the journey to good mental and physical health! These past few years have really taken a heavy tolll on so many and we were cut off from our support systems AND forced to spend a lot of time reflecting as we couldn’t use deflection onto busyness (my personal choice to avoiding dealing with things). I am much older than you are and I am so glad you are seeking to correct your trauma responses now instead of “waiting for a time when things settle down” (my other excuse). Oddly enough, becoming my mother’s caretaker due to her Alzheimer’s diagnosis and decline really knocked it home to me. This has been the most difficult but most healing time I have ever had. I knew that I had to be in a good place if I was going to have the strength this journey is taking and prioritizing my time and energy has helped so much! I look forward to seeing where your journey takes you and am cheering for you all the way!
Thank you babe! Sorry to hear about your mother...that has to be so difficult. I think there can feel like there is nothing to be gained from the poor health of a loved one...just pain. But if we can learn from it and use it to help us focus more on our health and learn from it...for me understanding the cycle of life in general and the concept of true permanence has come with it as well. All valuable lessons that unfortunately you can only learn the hardest way. But we gotta keep pushing :)
I lost 80% of my hair after I got covid/covid vaccine about 3 months after, and also lots of stress around that time… last summer I was almost bald… I started taking Nutrafol and at about month 2 it stopped falling out and started growing back. I have extensions now but I have about 7 inches of regrowth now! So dont give up, it will come back but it sucks big time!!
I started taking that too! Not enough time has gone by but the good news is that I think the falling out stage is over which is better than nothing so I’ll take it :)
Love you, Whitney! Sending positive vibes your way. 💞
I love seeing your life and your family, thank you for sharing this with us. I just want to give you a big hug. You are an amazing person and you will get through this. We are here for your support. ❤️
I lost my mom in 2019, and I feel like we have been on a similar path and faced many of the same struggles. In the past few months, I’ve been very intentional and have lost 40 lbs, a lot with your advice. I can’t wait to see all the videos of your path toward feeling better!
Wow congrats babe! I’m very sorry to hear of your loss and I hope the days are continuing to get easier all the time :)
I love how you have evolved over the years! Thank you for your courage to share your struggles and insight!
I’ve been watching your channel for a year now! And I can definitely relate with you on the mental health part I think that’s what brought me to your channel! But seeing this video today definitely helped alot! Thank you for being you!
Good for you, I have wondered where you were. I would enjoy watching your journey as I have been dealing with health issues too. Hope you are doing better today.
Thank you for how brave you are in this. Dealling with any type of illness (physical or mental or both) is extreamly hard and can make you feel very vonerable, but we all have to do it at some point. I hope you are doing well on your journy. Blessings be to you and yours.
I just finished one of your videos from around May last year I think. I’ve got it saved for when I need a boost ❤️ Thank you for sharing what you’re going through. I think it really helps other people to open up
I am so happy you are feeling better. I struggle with anxiety and when my health is good I am good! I can’t wait to see your new content!
I look forward to going on this journey with you! I have found myself feeling symptomatic with small things in my body. As I enter my mid thirties I am realizing that because I lived a naturally healthy lifestyle before and felt great for it, I now have to make a dilligent effort in stepping those practices up to feel that well. I have recently been trying to prioritize certain things and I do feel better for it. I relate to you so much as my mama passed at only 55 from cancer and I feel like I have an internal clock ticking which gives me jncredible health anxiety... It also makes me feel guilty when I do "induldge" or "slack" and as I get older I am really trying to find a healthy balance.
Sending you so much love and support! I am on this journey with you 💜🙌🙏
❤❤❤ I feel a whole kindred spirit vibe with you and thank you for making this video. I've just recently started making these same changes about 2 wks ago. I'm excited to go on this journey with you. Nothing but LOVE, HUGS and cautious but motivated optimism ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
I just love watching your videos because you seem like this genuine person. I am very sorry to hear about your struggles and wish you the best for your health journey. Sending a lot of hugs, strength and being able to be consistent with everything good you got going right now.💋🧿🙏🏻
You look so beautiful in this video and it's so raw and so real for the people and women who go through all these different issues and for the majority of us who have mental health issues. I have SO MUCH RESPECT FOR YOU WHITNEY
Thank you my love. I hope I can continue to help women with these issues :)
Oh, lady… 🤗🤗🤗 Just sending so much goodness and healing thoughts your way.
You look AMAZING as a brunette! Thanks for being so candid about your health journey. My mom could not eat regular cheese either, but she said the cheese for lactose intolerant folks was very good. You might want to give that a try. Hugs and love to you. You can do this! Every confidence in you!
You are in my heart and prayers. You are absolutely wonderful for putting this video up and trying to help other people. I lost my brother, so I can relate to what you are talking about. All I can say is that I believe your mental health WILL get better. It does take time. You look beautiful and sound like you’re doing at least a little better because you’re recognizing how you feel. Just know many people appreciate where you’re coming from and wish well
I’m so sorry to hear about your brother. But your right it does take time and it’s getting better everyday :)
I’m glad you have a great plan in place for yourself. You got this!💗 I would absolutely love to see a video on what you are doing for your hair. I’m on a healthy hair journey and have spent an insane amount of money on all things hair related & I do not regret it. Self confidence is so important for every aspect of our lives. I’m looking forward to watching you on your journey xoxo 💞
I had exactly these issues for years and changed my way of eating in december and I lost 11 kilo's now and my depression cleared and I have so much more energy. This after like... trying for years. You can do this !!
Thanks for your transparency! I can totally relate. You will achieve your goals! I know it. Also, your house looks so cool
Thank you babe!
I stumbled upon this video today, and it was so encouraging for me! I look forward to following your health journey as I am on mine as well. I, too, lost my mom. It was in January of 2017. I'm forever changed. I could relate to the health issues and the mental suffering that goes with losing our mothers. I, too, went through many years of supporting her through her many illnesses. Its heartbreaking. Whitney, I also started losing my hair 8 weeks after having Covid. It was a 3 month process which left me terrified of how much of my hair I was going to lose. I lost literally half of my hair. But, there is light at the end. It lasted about three months for me, and now I'm growing hair again. So stay positive! I enjoy all of your videos. They are so relatable. One thing I enjoy about your videos is you're being real. Everything isnt always perfect in life. I wish you the very best with your health journey. I look forward to tagging along :) P.S. Never forget; YOU are beautiful!
You have given me so much beautiful and good energy and peace of mind and I just wanted to say thank you, God bless you.
Hair is perfection. I'm so glad to see your face on my feed! I'm also incredibly happy for you that you are taking this journey of healing. Acceptance of ourselves as the woman we are is such a hard journey! And when we've had medical related trauma it can be so difficult and stressful to get the help we need 😢One day at a time!❤️❤️
Thank you darlin :)
Whitney, I feel so many of the things you’re feeling right now. Some of the things you’re expressing I’ve felt so strongly and hearing you verbalize it makes me feel less alone. I’m so excited to join your health journey. Your honesty is so refreshing and I love seeing you- all of you! Rooting for you! You got this 😊
You are never alone my love :)
Definitely happy to support and join in your journey, you’ve given so much to this lil community you built and your videos always manage to drop at like the perfect time to help remind me to get off my butt and take a more active role in my own life 🌸😊🌸
I think it is also really important to shine a light on the mental health challenges. Experiencing difficulties with your mental health is a completely normal part of any self-care journey but no one ever wants to talk about it. Changing any of our behaviours requires focus on the self, activating the default node network, and often resulting in spurts of increased depression and anxiety. We also forget why we have these ‘maladaptive’ behaviours in the first place and what purpose they served, so when we remove them, it can make us feel worse (For example, when we switch out relaxing on the couch watching Netflix with pizza, and change our behaviour to a cute Pilates workout routine, we can forget to find ways to incorporate the rest/relax/comfort part that the old routine gave us into the new routine). The other fun part is just being female, and it took me a very long time to realise that I have to schedule things based on my hormone cycle not based on the typical 9 to 5, 5 days on, 2 days off, work routine...And I would’ve never understood scheduling if it wasn’t those channel lol.
I love the new hair! Thank you for always being your authentic self.
Thanks for hanging with me:)
You go girl! So incredibly commendable that you share the glamorous not so glamorous parts of your life with us. So many of your viewers can relate and feel not so alone. Mental health is a "journey" with many ups and downs and trying different things. Know we are so very proud of you 😊
Brunette looks gorgeous, makes your eyes shine! Good luck on your journey, thank you for sharing and inspiring me today x
Oh Whitney! I am sending you SO MUCH LOVE right now!!! Burning a candle for you love!
Thank you so much babe that is so sweet ;)
I am exactly like you. I am too afraid of the same things. You are stronger than you think, please be patient with yourself❤️
Your dark hair looks so pretty!!! I can totally relate to what you are saying. Continue to take it one day at a time. Lots and lots of love. 💞
Thank you sweet face ;)
I relate to you so much and am in the same boat. I’m always tired, eating like shit, not feeling like myself. It’s horrible. And on top of it, depression and anxiety. I hope and pray you can start to feel better! You are seriously Gorgeous no matter what size you are, but I know how it feels to hate the body you are in.
The good news it’s the smallest daily changes that have the biggest effect. If we just try to add as many healthy habits in our days as possible it tends to add up quickly for the better ;)
Thank you for being so honest.
Please, please , please hair video!!! I started loosing my hair in 2020. Apparently it’s mostly due to stress. Things have improved, but this hair just doesn’t want to come back. Any help I can get about topical and nutrition I can get would be soooo amazing. Thank you for making this video. Very relatable, hope you find that inner strength to keep moving forward with your health journey 💕💕💕💕🙏😘😘😘
Oh there’s a big ol’ hair video coming! :)
I love your hair dark. You are very beautiful inside and out. I also struggle with debilitating anxiety. I believe its due to my complex PTSD. I have trouble leaving my apartment. I also struggle with an unstable self image. How I view myself and my weight fluctuates. Literally I can feel good about myself and the next day I feel disgusting.
That sounds really hard. I hope you will take this as an invitation to be EXTRA kind to yourself today :)
I can sooooo relate right now to a lot of this. I feel you. I am going through so many similar issues. One thing I want to say to you is don't blame yourself for your acne. A certain amount of it is hereditary and that's all it is. It sucks, but that's how it is. Thank you so much for being honest. And for what it's worth, I think you look great with that hair color.
Thanks! And the acne is def a food sensitivity...I cut stuff out and its gone and Im just working on healing the scars that this whole ordeal left.
Be and feel blessed, take each minute slowly. It's difficult to be in the now all the time. You are brave and LOVED!
Thank you, I will
I love you and I can completely relate to you and what you are going through as I am going through it right now myself. I have suffered trauma as well and with something happening to me recently that has sent me spiriling downward. My doctor recommended me having a specific type of counseling called EMDR. I have an appointment and the counselor told me that the EMDR "dissolves the poisons of negative experiences and replaces them with positive installations." Sending healing thoughts and prayers.
Hi Whitney, I just want to say thank you for your new content. Found your channel and have been watching since my father passed away. Your channel, Gem Goddess’s and meow_cash have helped me so much to cope. I pray for good vibes and strength for you. You’re not alone.. Love your darker hair too!
Hi Witney. Firstly I want to say that you are really brave posting this video. Secondly, you might want to have a look at zinc deficiency symptoms, wikipedia has a really good summary. I was zinc deficient for most of my adult life until I found out and took zinc supplements, it completely transformed my skin problems, hair loss and improved my mood too. Sending lots of good wishes to you.
Sending so much love & support Whitney ♡♡♡
Love love love your creaky front door! And your daughter is so stinkin cute!
Wow gorgeous hair! And cozy home :) love seeing this vloggy content. Thanks for your honesty, we all have a lot of this stuff in common and just doing the best we can!
Thanks babe :)
You are stunning as a brunette! You got this. I believe in you. We all do. That's why we love your channel so much. You are gonna conquer this thing once and for all! PS Getting gluten out of my diet has helped me more than I can say. Give it a try. Much love!
I have let myself get back bad habits since I am on summer break from nursing school. I was letting negativity and poor scheduling ruin my mood and my summer. I have 4 kids and was even getting resentful that I had to wake up early and take care of everything for everyone. Stopped working out and eating right. Thankfully I’ve realized what I was doing after a terrible week of self pity and not getting up besides what I had to do do keep everyone feed and washed.. besides myself of course. I always relate to your videos and it’s always great timing for me too follow along with you. I wish you weren’t going through this but I think we all go in and out of it a lot unfortunately
Oh my goodness! I have the worst anxiety that developed with me being terrified of health issues and even worrying about my kids' health. It is so overwhelming. I even get sick feeling when they get ill. I'm so glad you are talking about this bc I feel like I am the only one.
Girl its a VERY real fear for some people...you are not alone xoxo
I need to make positive changes too, so I’m doing this with you! Finding wellness is the priority, and we deserve it! ❤️
Yaassss 💯🙏🏻❤️ We got this
Yes we do!
My mom also has been pretty frail and sick most my life, also went through stage 4 cancer at one point. My parents had me 40+ so I definitely feel you on that topic! ♥️🙏
Whitney you look so beautiful!! Love your honesty! Cheers to health!
Thank you!
Hi, I lost my mom in 2018, then my daughter in 2019 so I get how your feeling it’s so friggin hard some days, tyfs because sometimes I feel so alone with my thoughts, your great I hope things are better 😀
Thank you for sharing Whitney!! Take good care! ❤🌹🌹🌹
Looking forward to this journey..it will help and inspire many people to also get healthy ❤️
You are Always so genuine and real ❤️ I am kind of in the same mental state and I am struggling with my health and weight. Not the same reasons though. But I would Love to follow you on this journey. You are truly amazing and so, so brave for opening Up about this. Hugs and kisses to you 🌹
Thank you babe :) :) that means so much :)
Girl! I work on my mental health constant. We are actually very much alike I have a 15-year-old daughter an 11-year-old son and I lost my mom when I was 26 years old. She was always unhealthy and I was all she had and I’m 37 and I’m still coping with it. Her loss. Her everything.
I feel you ❤️
I tell myself the same when I'm feeling out of sorts, in a day, week, etc. I will feel like me again.
Such a nice video. The hair routine is really interesting!
Hey girl!!! I don't know if this will help or mean anything to you or not, but I've been watching your videos for well over a year now and to be honest with you I have no idea how I even found your channel lol. But you are definitely one of the the most... how do I say it, you drew me in immediately with your personality, and you're extremely well spoken which is important to me when I'm listening to someone in a video, great sense of humor but your content was what kept me because it just always kept my attention and it was always about doing better and You made it OK to put self care high up on the list without feeling selfish or apologizing. I also connected with you because I too lost my mom and unfortunately I still haven't dealt with it and this was 6 or 7 years ago. I felt/feel your PAIN, I really do...wouldn't wish that on anyone. BUT with all the bad sh!t that keeps happening in my life, I literally say to myself that if Whitney can do it, so can you...and I keep moving forward unapologetically! Yes, I probably still say "I'm sorry" waaay too much, but babysteps, ok?!!!!? lol
Anyway, thank you so much for the hooded eye tutorials, the high maintenance series, etc....you keep me moving forward, girl and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Because of you, I am a little bit stronger. ❤
Much love from AZ, ❤❤❤
Shannon
You’re doing great hun. I applaud you and I’m inspired by you!
Thank you love! :)
I'm feeling you on ALL of the body issues right now. I need to start cooking and stop using food as a coping mechanism and relying on convenience.
Our world is designed to stop us from these things or at the very least to do them more. It’s all about taking that power back for ourselves :)
Sending you a big hug and so much love all the way from Brazil 🌷 hope you feel better soon ❤️
Okay I’m excited for this journey and to see where you go next ❤️ I’m in a similar journey myself, ever since my best friend passed away from cancer I’ve been afraid of the dr and finding out something is fatal
Tired of also living with a mask just to please other people, I’m highly sensitive so I avoid confrontation like the plague and have suppressed so much of myself to the point where I don’t even recognize me anymore….
Omg is this the ash brown halo extension?? You look so beautiful! I’m sorry you’re struggling, please be gentle with yourself. I can relate a lot to your story, I used to go with my mom to her chemotherapy and radiation appts in high school, but she ended up surviving. I am very cognizant of her health going downhill and seem to struggle with the same fluctuations in weight, anxiety, and depression. The deeper issues can sometimes take the longest to uncover, but definitely look into EMDR, not just talk therapy. Glad you’re taking time to honor your needs
Wishing you healing and good health. I'm with you on the cheese. I gave up dairy milk and am trying dairy free cheese but it's difficult sometimes; I look at the labels of certain products and they would have more sodium than regular cheese. 😐
I congratulate you for finding what makes you happy!! 💕❤️❤️
Thank you sweets :)
Omgoodness girl. So much of what you said could literally be me talking. Between struggling with my mental health and knowing it, finding my grandma’s body last summer really messed me up, to not wanting to go to the doctor because it is hard to not be emotional (I have some crazy orthopedic issues that have had Doctors saying “it’s just in your head” and “you’re just depressed” so who wouldn’t have some Dr issues, also had a surgery to remove a tumor and he didn’t remove it so I don’t know what he did remove! - that is just a taste of my Dr issues), finding it hard to look at myself (do you see my picture here - it’s more of my cat than me n that’s like one of the only pictures with me in it for years lol), I avoid mirrors at all cost - especially anything that would reflect my whole body, struggling horribly with self confidence. So I could keep going on n on. I have always been a bigger girl. I used to think I was so fat years ago, but I am now double that weight and would love to be back to that old me. I am on some psych meds now that are very well known to cause weight gain. I do not use a scale at home. I find I do better with just going off of how things fit me.
You hang in there girl. I am so sorry you have been having such a rough time of it, but I know that you are helping countless women by sharing your struggles. It’s pretty rare to share on any type of social media the things that are REALLY going on with someone’s life. And while I don’t post YT videos, I have tried sharing some of my not so pleasant parts of my life on places like FB. I know I struggle with feeling like I’m burdening someone and also feel like who’s gonna want to talk to me when it’s all serious and/or viewed as negative when it’s just being authentic. I want us as a society to stop with the madness of posting fake everything. And you, without a doubt, are helping us with that. You are beautiful inside and out. Much ❤️
thank you so so much! I am sorry to hear about your struggles..I hope you will take a small step today no matter what it is to get on a path of health and positivity. I am rooting for you :)
Whitney, I am so sorry it's been such a difficult time. I can hear it in your voice that you felt so vulnerable sharing, but thank you so much. You are doing so many wonderful things to take care of yourself and it's admirable. I can relate so much to your symptoms. Similar thing happened. I was so unbelievably tired and I couldn't keep my head up and my mental health was declining (tired but wired). In 2021, through a series of events I went to an Integrative Health practitioner and she ran a full panel and it turned out it was my thyroid, an autoimmune disease called Hashimoto's thyroiditis. I was put on a med, gave up gluten, reduced dairy, all the things. Gut feels better, but I'm in constant maintenance mode and have to stay on top of things. Then after struggling with hormonal acne for almost a decade I signed up with Aposophe and was prescribed a low dose spironolactone med and a tretinoin cream, and I am finally seeing results for the first time! I 100% agree that we can be so busy or preoccupied while our bodies give us signals that it needs our attention. Thank you again for sharing. Loved seeing a small glimpse of your sweet family. (Sorry this was so long 🙃)
I literally get this sooo much like just know ur not alone at all like the mental the stress the skin, panic disorder the hair loss allllll the things try taking black seed oil for hair n skin it’s been a life saver for me i know we will get thru this if u need a real friend dead ass literally I’m here cuz I understand…. And omgggg the dark hair is soooo spicy like yessssss.. sooo gorgeous as usual
Thank you for sharing and hang in there. The hair falls for about 3 months after Rona but then it all grows back 😊
I've been in a psychiatric hospital twice. It does feel strange afterwards when you look back at yourself and the things you were doing prior, during and after the break down. Even the steps I took to get better seem like a dream. I'm finally seeing myself returning and it's been 4 years since the last in patient care.
We all love you. Giving you a virtual hug.
I love yall too :)
🎀You look great. Wishing you all the best on your healing journey.🎀
This is Beautiful Whitney. And I have been going through something extremely similar, including the weight gain, hair loss, and skin issues.. I know I need to get into the doctor to request they check my hormone levels. Next I think I need to find a dietician to help customize a diet for my body.
For the dairy and gluten intolerance, a gastrointerologist can help test you for it. I was dismissed by doctors with gut issues for 10 years, and then I found my gastrointerologist, and he had so many answers that explained everything. Remember to keep fighting for yourself.
I def will :)
Wishing you love and light! One day at a time.
Same to you!
i’m going to do the journey with you huni 🙌🙌
i need this too and it’s too easy to put it on the back burner for other things
Big reset needed xx ps i love your hair it’s gawgess 🥰
You got this!
Kiddos for sharing your struggles. I have been there!!! I've struggled like you have.. What I changed is my diet. I started a whole food plant based diet and after 4 months I was able to completely stop all 5 of the medications I was on. In addition my sleep is so much better I can finally sleep through the night. I hadn't done that in two years.All my labs improved too. Research it. Alot of information online. A couple suggestions : Dr. Dean ornish, Dr Dr. Neal bernard, Dr. John McDougall. and Dr. Will Bulsiewicz.
I watched my grandpa battle colon cancer, and my grandmother battle breast cancer. I went through a lot of fear of doctors myself. I went to a gastrointerologist for a gut issue, and in a routine test, he found polyps. I was only 29 at the time. It terrified me. They were removed, and were precancerous. When he sat me down and explained that getting these addressed, and not sticking my head in the sand and continuing to ignorantly leave these bombshells in my body, I gave myself the best chances to not follow in his footsteps. It helped change my perspective of going the doctor. Instead of being afraid, I starting seeing it as a tool of being proactive about the preventative health.
I’m trying to do that as well. I’m almost wanting to run in the direction of things that scare me now because everytime I do I’m like “that wasn’t so bad” and it makes me feel stronger and more capable. So I will never let my health get to this point or avoid dealing with it ever again
@@whitneyhedrick That's amazing! I understand how hard it is. I lost my mother when I was 18, a result of her own mental health struggles. She was only 36 when she died. As I have gotten closer and closer to that age, I was riddled with anxiety. I turned 36 in March, and I am working on changing my mindset right there with you. Instead of being afraid, I have been trying to embrace everyday I have going forward with my husband and kids, and chasing my career goals. All us women in our mid 30s can ride this together. You have created an amazing community and we will all support your journey when you need us.
Thank you for allowing us to witness & be part of your journey, I’ve been feeling the same way and it’s been extremely hard, your video has made me feel like I’m not alone & I could do it too 🤍
Yes girl!!!! Yes!
Whitney, I haven't visited your channel in quite a while because I have been going thru some health issues myself. I think many of us go through cycles of not eating healthy and not exercising and then finally getting things under control just to do it all over again! I feel like crap when I'm not eating well and have an over abundance of candida (most people do) I and suffer with dull, wrinkled skin. (I'm 61 but when I'm taking care of myself I feel like I'm in my 30's). My hair starts thinning and my body aches from not exercising. I know most all of the problems are a gut issue. I can tell you what I have learned and it's not to completely cut out carbs. Just eat healthy and everything in moderation as we all know. I'm going to list a few things that are a must to incorporate in your diet in just a moment if you want to start feeling fantastic! I suffered with severe anxiety for many years but I dont have panic attacks anymore. My heart goes out to you and I am so sorry you have been going through this. Once you go to the hospital two or three times you realize you're not going to die (you just feel like you are. I am such an advocate of seeing a therapist. It helped me tremendously. Once you get to the root of your problem the anxiety subsides. If it is worrying about your health or dying maybe due to losing your Mom, that is a very common mental health issue and with eating healthy, exercising and seeing a good therapist you can overcome that, I promise. You are young please do the things you've been doing to take care of yourself and see a therapist so you won't look back when you are older and have regrets that you didnt enjoy some of the best years of your life. Our life is a blessing from God and it's a journey. The journey is our life. The good, the bad and the ugly. You've lost a love one as have I so you know if a person is not making funeral arrangements for a loved one... it's a GOOD day! Now for things I have added to my diet for several years that will put your body in a natural fat burning state and make you feel great physically and mentally and clear up any skin problems. The candida is also responsible for peoples finger and toe fungus, and other skin problems like eczema. All gut problems. Ok get on a probiotic ( research for a good one 50 billion), K2 prevents clogged arteries, B3 lowers cholesterol, B12, vit D, oregano oil, apple cider vinegar, fermented foods like kimchee or sauerkraut, garlic, coconut oil or mct, biotin, fiber, folate, vit C and Intermittent fasting. Remember asparagus, brussel sprouts and riced cauliflower are great foods to eat and SUGAR is the enemy! I love my chocolate and have it once a week but otherwise check everything for sugar content. Also dont eat anything that says low fat. It makes people fat. I take a hair, skin and nails vitamin because it has several of the vitamins I mentioned. Before i was taking drugs to make me feel better now I just do the above. Please run this by your Doctor, although many still want to prescribe drugs. I'm sorry this was so long but seeing what you've gone through broke my heart. You are so beautiful and I love your personality and your honesty. Take care and know that I am thinking of you.
Sending you hugs, love & peace ❤️
Thank you baby doll! Xoxoxox
I agree completely about your view on your weight. In December I was in the worst state I've ever been in with my mental health and I'd gained 20lbs. I'm only 5ft 1 and have always had a pretty decent metabolism so could eat healthy with treats without my weight changing.
I realised I was the heaviest I'd ever been and was in the overweight category for my BMI (at my fittest I'm quite muscular so would sit in the middle of the healthy range) so I wanted to make a change.
My aim to lose the weight was to feel the way I did before. With the extra weight I was binging, wasn't leaving the house, felt tired all the time, my skin was breaking out etc.
When I told people of my plan to get back to where I was fitness and mental health wise which would include weight loss as I wanted to eat healthily without binging and not feel guilty when I did have treats, it did NOT go down well. One of my friends called me fatphobic and regularly still posts all these passive aggressive posts about how diets are shit and people will never be happy if they aren't happy with their weight. My weight issue was never to do with the number of the scale, it was that I could physically see how poorly I was looking after my body - I've only got one body, there's no going back to the last checkpoint like a video game or trading it in for a newer model. My body DESERVES to be looked after because it does so much for me 24/7.
I’ve also learned so much from Andrew huberman’s podcast for practical, science backed tips. He’s a neuroscientist and I think everyone could learn something from his stuff.