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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- I'm not okay. This has been a really difficult transition in my life filled with pain, frustration, and fainting. I needed to film this video for my own personal therapy.
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To continue, the last few weeks have been very difficult for me and filled with many breakdowns. I might look happy in this video, but that couldn't be farther from the truth. I have been dealing with a mysterious knee injury and drifting in and out of consciousness. I am so happy to be here and wish I could be taking advantage of every second, but I have been physically incapable of that. Having to hold myself back like this for the first time in my life has been really negatively impacting my mental state. However, I am trying to remain hopeful. I have made lovely friends and am living a meaningful life, I just can't wait until I can do more and be pain-free. So yes, thanks for checking in with me. I'm hoping to be better soon, and be on the look out for new music :)
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I'm not okay. This has been a really difficult transition in my life filled with pain, frustration, and fainting. I needed to film this video for my own personal therapy.
The last few weeks have been very difficult for me and filled with many breakdowns and tears. I have been dealing with a mysterious knee injury and drifting in and out of consciousness. I am so happy to be here and wish I could be taking advantage of every second, but I have been physically incapable of that. Having to hold myself back like this for the first time in my life has been really negatively impacting my mental state. However, I am trying to remain hopeful. I have made lovely friends and am living a meaningful life, I just can't wait until I can do more and be pain-free. So yes, thanks for checking in with me. I'm hoping to be okay soon.
I hope you are thinking about staying hydrated! 💕 Glad you’re taking care if yourself by acknowledging the stress on your body.
Andrea, thanks for your update. Wishing you all the best. Be sure you stay hydrated.
I hope you recover well. Your reactions are very good. Your music is great. Congratulations on your merchandising work. They are beautiful pieces. Anyway, congratulations on being in Japan. It is interesting to see people who are not Japanese or of Japanese descent choose to live in Japan. It is a brave and admirable initiative. I hope you stay well and happy.
Quick easy tip for knee pain
1.rub/roll a broom stick like object on your quads and calves sorta like rolling pin kneading dough. Just go by feel shouldn't take more than a minute.
2. Also place knee pain foot on chair place the broom stick like object behind your knee in the crevice and lean forward bending your knee putting light to medium pressure on it.
Andrea, I don't know how you are about keeping up hydration, but I've been where you are physically. Water, but electrolytes are most important. If you don't like Gatorade or sports drinks, there's a very mild product for children, called Pedialyte that is easy to drink. Please please make sure you have that ok... and then deal with the other stuff. I'm so happy you're there safely, and that you came to talk to us today.
I remember one time when i went on holidays somewhere close to the beach and full of tourists, i bought a good pair of shoes and decided to run, my knee injured so bad after a couple of days and even had to inject some medicine and couldn't enjoy my holidays the way i though it would be. 💩 happens, don't worry. You'll be fine maybe it's just not time to walk around.
I hope that doesn't happen to me next month traveling around three countries going to Knotfest.🙏
Take care Andrea and don't be sad, everything will happen and you'll be fine.❤
For your hydration:
I recommend you to consume actual electrolytes (salt, magnesium and potassium)
The vast majority of commercial sports drinks (Gatorade, Prime, etc) are water with sugar artificial coloring, and electrolytes sometimes not even in the ratio that you need.
Purchase actual electrolytes (potassium chloride, a good form of magnesium like magnesium citrate, glycinate, chloride)
Wish you the best.
🙏🙏🙏
Happy to live in a place which has the four season and gets very cold for "only" three weeks out the year. Amused by those who complain about the cold when the annual duration is so short.
Ice for joint pain put it on and off. And plenty of water room temperature or with a slight chill to it, if that’s to boring some fresh juice in it to add some taste. And most importantly take time to sit, preferably in the shade what ever it is it will be there tomorrow.😊 ps wear a hat when out side.
I faint in heat, but now I’m ultra careful with electrolyte drinks AND compression socks. But at least in parts of Japan I’ve visited, the heat drops in fall and the cooler temps are welcome 🙏
But also, I *have* moved away from areas that were either too hot OR too high altitude, and that’s had the best impact on my health. It’s worth giving it at least a full year though, because bodies ARE typically great at adapting, but it’s rarely going to happen overnight…
Hi, sweetie you take care of your self. Drink plenty of water and Gatorade. We worry about you honey. As for your knee they have supports you can wear. We hate to see you not feeling well and we will be praying extra prayers for you. We love you Mr. Ken and Mrs. Delores❤
Yo chill, I always have a bad week around 9/11. It was rough, I wasn't being good to myself but I got myself out of it. It's ok to not b ok. Much luv... doogie
Covers, yes! Do you know Sandy Denny from Fairport Convention? Farewell. Farewell and Who Knows Where the Time Goes?
I didn't know Japan was consistently hot. Hopefully it is going to cool off a bit in the next couple of months? Without getting too presumptuous, I had a crazy couple of months with knee pain, and I found a legal product that is amazingly effective - the next best thing to having a painkilling injection. It's called *Diclofenac Potassium 25mg.* It should be available no drama 'over the counter' at pharmacies/chemists (or whatever they are called in Japan). It's not addictive, so don't worry about that.
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I live in Mexico, near Cancun. Super hot and humid here. You are likely dehydrated with electrolyte depletion. They probably sell electrolyte drinks in stores that are designed for that. Gatorade or Pedialyte can also work.
Hydration. Hydration. Hydration. Water you drink today will help you tomorrow. So, you must drink plenty of water every day. I learned this serving in the US military.
Take care of yourself. Try drinking bottled water that includes electrolyte replenishment.
Be encouraged and uplifted...you will get through this.
I'm sorry you've been having a tough time. Make sure you've always got some water with you, staying hydrated is so important! Also it's ok to take some time to rest if you need to. You don't always have to be out doing something. Sometimes you need rest for your mental health as well as physical.
Speaking of mental health, taking time out for self-care is important too.
Look after yourself and have fun! ❤
Have a listen to Dimash singing Angel Love, I found it very uplifting! Greetings from Cape Town.
Aloha Andrea...Gee Whiz, hate hearing of your struggles, I knew moving to Japan would be daunting for you, but only hope you'll adjust quickly and that you will stay healthy & HAPPY!
Leg extensions and stationary relieve knee pain. Go slow, do not overdo. They build the muscle and tissue above and below the knee and stabilize and support it.
water + sea salt, magnesium citrate, potassium citrate , organic coconut oil , this are essential
Andrea, you are a blessed, unique individual, doing amazing things! I agree with others about hydration. Your voice sounds dry and in heat you can lose hydration quickly. Also,(I'm NOT a doctor), keep up with supplements, like Vitamin C, D3, Zinc Magnesium, Potassium, B12 and K2 just to name a few. Also, taking time to think upon happy things and how fortunate you are to be living such a dream like life will help keep you grounded. I'm looking forward to hearing some of your mesmerizing music. I hope you don't mind that I am praying for you, your health and your circumstance (it couldn't hurt could it?). All the best as you find your "new normal". I hope it's OK to say "tanoshinde ne" to you, wishing you a good time!
Hey Andrea! Sorry you're getting hit from multiple sides- can overwhelm the best of us. I'm not in your league (I love your playing and voice so much) but as a fellow guitar player I can relate to how much it sucks not being able to play- I got this random nerve flare-up in my left elbow - cubiital tunnel syndrome its called- has numbed my pinky to where I can't use it, and I am so humbled without my 4th finger to use on the fretboard it is the ultimate bummer. Slowly getting better - I think. But I am looking into any successful methods at reducing inflammation- perhaps could help your knee. I'll be sure to attempt to pass it along if I discover anything useful. But, it's given me the reminder I want to up my pretty pitiful game on Ableton and my synth/pad MIDI, so trying to make a success of the bad fortune. Also, last thing- I've seen your fantastic guitar collection- their necks at least- in the back of some of the reactions I watched you do. But since you are traveling, my Koa Taylor Mini - purchased for road trips and travel- quickly became the only acoustic I ever reach for, it sounds glorious and is so fun to play, and I remember being so happy every time I picked it up when I first got it especially, still does, but you probably have your guitar wants down already, but figured no harm in sharing my experience for a pick me up! I think "painting" is such a beautiful expression. Maybe 'fainted on a train in Japan, then I felt some one take my hand...." you are the pro - sorry!!!! Take care of yourself over there please 🙏 Peace/
Tearing up is not a problem. Embrace it,
Andrea. A lot of good advice below. Take care of yourself. We care about you, girl.
Looking forward to your new songs! I hope you find a guitar.
I live in the Philippines and I have a problem with the heat and humidity as well, I have to make my own electrolyte mix and put it in my water every day. There are good recipes online, you can buy premade pacs but that gets very expensive. And I don't like glucose in it which is all I can find in the Philippines. What I use is a half a cup of good-quality salt, 4 capsules of Magnesium glycinate, and 1/2 teas. Nusalt or any salt substitute that is potassium chloride. Mix all together and I put 1/2 teas in a large 28 oz. tumbler. A good one to purchase is LMNT, but they don't have that in the Philippines and it is expensive.
I'm sorry to hear youre having a hard time right now. The season will change soon enough (heading into the Fall and Winter months.)
I don't know if you follow John Daub online "Only in Japan". If you don't follow him, you might like to look into his videos. He is an American Ex-Pat who has been living in Japan for the past 20 years.
I am sure he could provide some perspectives that could be of benefit.
Another suggestion: You might benefit from visiting Hokkaido from time to time. As the northernmost area of Japan, it does see more cooler weather comparatively.
Stay well!
Hydration! I live in a hot, humid place, so I know what you are talking about. Lots of good advice here already. But one thing I will add is that I go through an acclimating process. When I start hiking long distances, my body is not used to holding in that much water. But as time goes on, my body gets used to storing water, which it can later sweat out when needed. Try pre hydrating BEFORE you go out.
Knee pain. Lots of different reasons for that. My main two reasons are old injuries and bad footwear. My injuries have been sprains and torn ligaments, which leave my knees and hips looser than normal and more prone to flopping around out of alignment. But the right strengthening exercises can build up the muscles and tendons around the joints and hold them together better. I have actually avoided surgery through exercise/physical therapy.
Footwear. If you have worn out shoes or shoes that do not match your walking style, that can affect not just your feet, but also your ankles, knees, hips, and back. Take a look at your shoes (both the outer soles and also the insoles). Make sure they are not worn out. In particular, check for uneven wear of tread, sole, support, or padding. Anything that your foot has to do to compensate for a bad shoe has the potential to cause problems further up your leg, including the knees.
Also make sure that your shoes are the right size. Not too big, too small, too wide, or too narrow. That can also cause problems, especially when you are walking a lot!
❤ There is also cultural loneliness, yearning for familiar people and ways. Planning a move to Vietnam, so thanks for the heads-up.
Moving is one of the most stressful events in life. On top of that you choose to move to one of the most different cultures from the US/CA and then throw in the hottest summer on record in Japan this year and that's a prescription for health issues. I see lots of great advice (hydration/minerals/Pedialyte), sleep and stay away from the middle of the days (Japanese women use umbrellas in summer for a reason) until the heat starts to retreat. The northern island of Hokkaido is much cooler (and less expensive) and also has a vibrant music scene. You'll start to feel better as your health improves, hang in there kiddo, it will get better.
Heat exhaustion is very dangerous. My friend experienced it, and it took him quite awhile to recover completely. Look it up on the internet. If you can understand what is happening, it seems to make you cope better. First and foremost you need to take care of yourself more carefully. Wear a hat and keep hydrated. Also, there is a very good commercial on YT for a knee brace that sounds like it does amazing things. Sorry I can’t remember the brand. Keep an eye out. May the Lord bless you and keep you always.
You have lost some of the distractions that have et you push through that initial 'lost feeing' after a big life change. Your body can derail the mind and vice versa.. You are missing a coping tool with your knee acting up, and focusing on that is keeping you from remembering to drink those tons of water and find cool places to rest on your explores. In 1978 I found myself sitting in my third floor barracks room in Germany recovering from an injury, AND getting a Dear Joe cassette about how she went to a party and met three guys and had so much fun with all of them that had me doing the math of 3stories times 215lbs So yeah been down the a hell rabbit hole pretty deep. You did good with this reaching out and here's to your new friends in Japan taking it to heart and helping as they can.
Hope you're feeling better soon. Be careful about diagnosis via youtube, is it joint or soft tissue (im a runner with a history of knee injury) ive had surgery but mostly physio and ultra sound. I needed an MRI to properly diagnose one of the issue, fortunately in the UK so I didn't need to pay for them specifically ( thanks to the NHS).
Hi Andrea, thank you so much for share many good moments with all of us who follow & loves you ❤ take care and I try to incorporate some sea water on your daily life, It have all the minerals and nutrients that we really need, with some lemon it's cool 🍋 ;) good luck
I live in india and its very hot i drink 10 Liters of water a day its a asian weather problems this will go away in winter and Rainey season 🙂👍🏼
It's not good to be transparent about everything in life.
Eat more tofu, namasu, and kim chi.
Take care young lady.
Hang in there Andrea!!😊
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*hug*
Best wishes. 😊
Thank you for the update on how things are going. You made a big change in your environment. Your mind and body will eventually sync in to the changes.