Girl stop apologizing for crying, panting dog, length of video, editing etc. We love you and don’t care about those things. We care about YOU!! You’re such an amazing, generous and loving person. This is a journey that you are taking us along and we appreciate that.
Amanda, when I feel stress/worry in me, I remind myself of these words “ Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” In this way, I am able to meditate any time, any where. Thank you for encouraging us when we are struggling and for celebrating with us when we are victorious. You are such a blessing ❤️
My husband suffered with depression for many years. This chapter helped him, but first, he had to learn to recognize when his thinking was getting out of whack. He learned to recognize BEFORE he started heading down into the hole, so he had to concentrate on his self-talk. Then, he could change his self-talk and use Philippians 4 to guide where his thoughts were going and where they should be.
Darlin, have you ever considered that losing fat isn’t just losing fat. As we lay down the fat, our body stores things in it, toxins, oxalates and emotions. As you are shedding the fat you’re going through the stored emotions you put down. You have to go through it to get through it. Everything will be okay, you will be okay. Keep going, just keep swimming. Love to you from Australia 💚💚💚
I guarantee Scott’s felt more pain over watching you slowly self-destruct over the years than feeling second. I’m sure he’s just happy that you’re on a better path and more likely to be around longer ❤❤❤
Once grief enters your life it is a lifelong companion who pops in and out at sometimes random and unexpected times. I deal with it by welcoming it and feeling the grief for a while, sharing it with others who love you, which is what you did in this video. I let grief know he is just a visitor but he may not take up residence with me because I just don’t have the room. Praying for you Amanda! Embrace the joy in your life. That is a companion who is welcome to stay with me! 💖🥰
I would like to just say that... you don't have to be everything to everyone. It's impossible to do so. I find you most inspiring when you're just being yourself and sharing not only your successes but also your "failures". Showing your vulnerability is very brave but more inspiring to me than any inspirational message. I just enjoy you. So if you need a little break take one or 100. Then you can come back when you're refreshed and tell us about your journey. We're all here for You and your story. You don't have to do extra to motivate anyone. You're motivating just by your existing story. You're the Carnivore I enjoy the most! You don't have to do more. We'll all still be here. ❤❤❤❤❤
She wasn’t just a dog, please don’t let other peoples lack of connection with animals, invalidate yours. There are a lot of people whose pets are their children, and who, in my experience, sometimes have a bigger connection with than most people. God willing most people won’t know what it’s like to bury a child, but when someone regards their pet as such, it’s heartbreaking. There is no set time to heal. And there is no way for anyone to know what that dog meant to you. Don’t apologize for your connection, don’t apologize for your love, and don’t ever apologize for how wonderful that dog was. ❤🥺 I hope this gets better for you. I would suggest that you take her picture of your lock screen. Not to forget her, but just not to see her face if you’re not ready for it every time you open your phone. That might help. Good luck sweetheart. ❤
She wasn't just a dog. She was part of your family! We lost our 17.5 year old exactly 3 months ago today, and it still hits me hard a lot of the days. Grief takes time. Give yourself grace. Sending you a virtual hug!!
I totally get it, losing our fur babies is completely devastating. It's been five years since I lost my soul dog. I still tear up when I think about him. I can tell you it does get easier, not easy, but easier as time goes on. I didn't have as much difficulty losing people in my family as losing my boy Duke. Hang in there. Look to the future, not so much your past. We can't change the past but we can absolutely choose our now and future.
I had a cat I lost three years ago. She was a rescue. I have never connected with an animal like her before. I never believed I could. I was devistated.
I’m day 3 carnivore. I’m following a lot of the carnivore people too. I have followed you a while. Thank you. Ribeye is my favorite. Feel better. The best channels are the ones telling their story and progress. They all know dr Berry of course. Take care of yourself. 🙏 for you and me!
We’ve (husband and I) been carnivore for 7 and 8 months now. We have continued to see amazing results in our lab work and in our weight, and energy and so much more. The first month may be the most difficult as the body adjusts. Don’t lose faith. Be patient and set yourself up for success. Best to you on your journey of wellness ❤
I think the reason losing fur babies is so hard is because as long you show them love they will give that back to you ten fold. They don't care what you look like, how messy your hair is, they want nothing more than to be around you. My big lose was my boy Fat Cat. I got him from a cat rescue and he weighed 21 pounds. He was my buddy, whenever I sat to watch television he was there in my lap, heck most nights I would have to shoo him off the bed because he loved to sleep on top of head! I have very short, to no, hair so I guess it radiated a lot of heat. But my favorite habit he had was every time I came home from work as soon as I opened the door he would be sitting on the newel post of the stairs. I would pick him up and give him scratches for a few minuets and then set him down. It was the perfect wind down after work. Boy the first time after he passed I came home, opened the door and that newel post was empty. Man I sat on the stairs and cried for 20 minuets. My heart physically ached.
We all have a shitty week once in a while. I like how you quickly come up with a new plan. You are amazing and have accomplished so much. Just remember this to shall pass. ❤
Thank you for being so real with us. It's how we learn; how we grow. It helps us more than you know. And there's no such thing as "just a dog" or "just a cat."
I am a huge dog lover. I know you can’t replace Rosie but I know that our hearts are bottomless as far as the love that we can show to people and to dogs. . I would suggest that you find a young rescue that you can spend time trainingAnd give all the love that you still have left in your heart to the rescue as there’s so many dogs out there that need help. Rosie will always be in your heart but I’m sure you have enough love left to share with other dogs that you will get very attached too and you and Will love just as much. ❤
When you cant ride your bike to Relieve stress You can try grounding for 15 minutes Take your shoes and socks off sit in the shade with your feet in the grass and dirt. Look into the trees watch the leaves move & birds. Look into the sky and watch the clouds move slowly across. Its very Peaceful for a stressful day .
I love that you shared this with us. It lets me know that it’s ok to have a bad week that it isn’t always going to be easy. By sharing the way you did today makes me feel like you consider us as your friends and we can all talk this out in a safe place and be their for you just as much as you have been here for us. ❤ Thank you and hope you feel how loved and special you are 🥰
It's ok Amanda. We lost our handsome Goldendoodle two days after Christmas. It was heart breaking to see him go the way h did, but at least he passed at home. In his own time. I love your honesty and psychological aspect when you think and tell your story. You got this and you are amazing. Unfortunately God gave us females the strong emotions. Stay strong.💜💜
Hugs Amanda! I still cry over my lost furr babies too. They are our kids. I cry when I look at their photos too...every time 😥 it might help to put the photos away for a while. Don't kick yourself from your past mistakes just learn from them and keep moving forward. You've got this! You're helping all of us too!💖🙏😎👍👍🐕🐶🐈🐡🐡
She was not "just a dog." It's the next thing to losing a child. I think you should just allow yourself, forgive yourself, to still feel the grief. Know that it will come and go, let it happen. And about Scott....please try to forgive yourself. He has. Please allow yourself to stop punishing yourself for mistakes that are in the past. I know what it's like, I do the same thing, beat myself up for mistakes I made a long time ago. But it's not productive, and you can't change history. Remind yourself that you are now living a life in HONOR of your husband.
I feel like you just spoke directly to me, reached into my heart and told me exactly what I needed to hear. I’ve been looking for that same key lately and I think you hit the nail on the head. My husband and I have plans for the next couple years and I need to be healthy for those plans to succeed. The longer I put off my health the harder it’s going to be for us to reach those goals. Prioritizing my husband and our relationship above the addiction is truly an epiphany for me! Thank you so much for sharing the deep and tough things about life with sugar/carb addiction! You’re my hero🥰
I can identify with you bc I’m very analytical too. I’ve found that when I think too much about me, it can become obsessive, so I take my mind off of myself and meditate on reading the Psalms in the Bible & focusing outward in praises to the Lord & remembering everything I’m grateful for❤️
I have found that a daily gratefulness journal daily helps support me. When I get stressed, I think of three things I’m grateful for. I am going out daily for a 2 mile walk with my puppy every morning. That does start my day. As for meditation, I like the app insight timer. As for the loss of your heart dog, I feel your pain. Mine was named Jackson or Jack Jack. He has been gone for many years and I still feel his loss. Don’t ever let someone discount your feeling over the loss of your pet. It is a pain that you have to go through. Stay strong and know we are here supporting you along with you supporting us. Please take something from my cup!❤
Meditation favorite: 3 deep breaths. It's my on-board go-to state changer. Always accessible, able to do alone, not time consuming, life changing. Not 1, not 2, 3 whole breaths. In through your nose, out through your mouth. Fill up all the way, empty out all the way. Focus on the tiny moment when it switches from inhale to an exhale and vice versa. What happens at that moment? For learning mediatation there are a zillion sources, if you're new to it, just explore! I think typing in something specific helps, "guided meditation for:...." headache relief, lazy summer day, anxiety, better sleep, better start to your day, increased focus etc. I also think restorative or yin yoga is great for learning meditation but with some gentle movement. And you are not crazy or alone in the depth of your grief with Rosie ❤🐕 the relationship with animals in our lives are sacred and most of us mourn those losses in waves and feel them very deeply. Thank you for sharing so honestly ❤
People and pets come into our life when we are ready for them. They add so much, we give to them, they give to us and when it is time they move on. They leave us sad for a while, till we can look back and remember all the shared joy, and pushing through the hard times, with their loyalty and no judgement. We miss them and know we must move on too, always in our heart and grateful we were part of each other's lives.
Amanda…You’re not letting anyone down. Don’t put that kind of pressure on yourself or your hubby. You’ve been very generous with sharing your time with all of us. I know too the pain of loosing beloved furry companions. They take a piece of our hearts with them. I’ve had a stressful week too. I’m a sugar addict and have been ketovore for several months. So far, I’ve lost 26lbs. thanks to your inspiration. Today, I walked into a store and bought a bag of my favorite candy. Why? Well, I’m packing for a trip overseas to visit my daughter who I haven’t seen in almost a year, and I’m very stressed about flying. This is the first time I’ve given into my sugar addiction since starting ketovore. I’m certainly not happy about it, it made me ill, but it’s now in the past, and tomorrow, I have to find the strength so as not to repeat it.
We lost our beautiful dog Ben to cancer 9 years ago. I still miss him but don’t cry over him like I used to. It’s Just time Amanda. Just give it time. 🥰 Meditation to me is finding quiet moments in life. It can sometimes be simply watching birds first thing in the morning outside my window, while I have my cup of Yorkshire tea. 🤗🥰
Sweetie! This is your channel, you can feel sad, mad, happy, crazy - we enjoy you and your content no matter what! Grief has no timeline! Keep being you! 😘🖖🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
I have a prayer room in my house. When I feel the urge to eat something and I know I am not actually hungry, I go to my prayer room and just have a chat with God. He always comes through in removing the temptation. Like someone else mentioned, meditation becomes a "chore" that is not easy to do, but talking to God is easy and takes no special skills. Good Luck and God Bless!
You are such a blessing JUST AS YOU ARE!!! You've helped this 71 year old grandma today. Remember your Rosie was a gift from God. Grief doesn't follow a linear progression, it comes and goes and needs no apology. Blessings on you Sweetie!
I have a lot of things to worry about, BUT I work outside the home for 40+ hours a week and feel like I can't get anything done at home because I'm never home. You're SO lucky you don't have to work.
NEVER just a dog sweetie. She was part of your soul. I lost my Zoey this March 9th and have her as a background on my phone too and I still cry. She was my soul. I have my other furbabies that I love so very very much but she was different and will never be another.
I am so sorry you are struggling. I appreciate your sharing this with us. You have many people who care about you here. I would like to make a gentle suggestion, or maybe ask a question. Is this the best time to go off of your antidep meds? You are still grieving and you may need more support not less for the next little while.
Spending time alone with God and His Word and prayer, along with journaling, has been my mainstay now for keeping depression and anxiety at bay for years. Also, just walking by myself for a few minutes with zero prep. My exercise and walking routines were getting a bit high prep with driving, having music ready, etc. But if I just go out to take out the trash and then keep walking for as long as I have the time, has been an easy fix, too.
Hey gorgeous! You are young and I am quite the opposite! Take your time and learn that life is all about self-care and mastering how to triage events/people/obligations! If it's not on fire, or a matter of life or death? It can wait! Taking time to nurture yourself is mandatory! Neglecting or stuffing down emotions only makes them surface in a stronger mode later on. You are taking on many changes and there are thousands of us applauding you from the sidelines! Learning to REALLY....slowly....deliberately... BREATHE is essential and will allow you to accomplish more than you ever imagined. Just breathe! 🌹
I am so sorry you are struggling, a good cry is just what you need, and I have to tell you when we lost our pom of 19 years old it was devistating esp. to my husband who still cries to this day if he even just thinks about her or sees her picture, me however hold things in and it may take me a few years to cut loose with a gusher of tears, as I hold my feelings and stress inside. Thanks for sharing and hang in there Amanda, it will get better, and you will get past this. We Love you and appreciate you.
The curls are actually cute. And you are enough, and whatever you do is enough, and we are grateful. 🙂Grief is hard and there are no rules. You get to do your own way and that's the right way. 💔
I'm 62, and I've lost so many wonderful pets over the years. More then pets they were family. I can name them all and I miss them all. I currently have two beautiful dogs that I love dearly. Each dog I've had I considered the best dog ever, but in truth, I have been blessed over and over with the best dogs ever. You're going to be alright, your journey has been amazing and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing it.
I never comment, but I felt compelled to share. Amanda, if I could give you a hug I would. I don’t know what exactly what you are going through, but I know the One who does. My key is to go to God in prayer. I can do it at any time, any place. It is something I am still learning to do; to tell Him my pain, fears, stress, failures, and success. The hardest part is to TRUST that He has my back, that He can carry these for me. It doesn’t mean I don’t experience them, but I always have someone to experience them with who is stronger than me. I pray for your continued healing and strength on your journey. You are lovely and have been a huge inspiration for me to change my own lifestyle surrounding my diet. Ps. I just watched Dr. Elizabeth Bright, she mentioned increasing your fat intake and decreasing your exercise in times of stress.
Hey, you reached me! I found your channel today, and you are already helping me! I am so thankful that you have Scott to support you on this, and I'm hoping that my husband will be half as supportive. He has seen me fail on so many plans that it's hard for him to believe in me anymore. (He's already telling me how hard it's going to be when we want to go out for dinner with friends.) I'm just three days in on Carnivore, but finding it so easy so far. I plan to follow your channel and find my encouragement from your journey. Thank you SO much! I'm sorry for your stress... I KNOW all about stress. I downloaded Bible In One Year (Classic) and use it at least once a day... once to read/listen to when I'm fully awake but also just listen to it when I wake too early and can't back to sleep. BTW, Rosie was not "just a dog" because obviously she meant so much more to you. Find joy in the time that you had her, and knowing that you gave her a wonderful life. I'll be praying for you.
Thank you very much for the support and encouragement graceday. I am very happy you have started. Carnivore is not as much a diet as a way of eating to live rather than living to eat. If your husband likes to grill he will love carnivore. Scott's favorite part is 5 minutes prep for most foods, 5-10 minutes grill, eat and 5-10 minutes cleanup. So much more time effecient than anything he has ever done....and he used to live on frozen pizza and pot pies. Here is a video I like to share with all starting carnivore ua-cam.com/video/1z3uJEPBrNI/v-deo.html
You're not letting anyone down. We'll be here whenever you're ready to update us. Such a great point you make about using food to change our state. It was a game changer for me when I realised I was using junk food as a drug a couple years ago. I don't think I've found one particular key either. Edit: actually I do take a bath in the evenings to transition from work to relax. That works great. Also meditations... I don't meditate as much anymore but I really enjoyed Michael Sealey and Jason Stevenson. Helped me overcome chronic pain and anxiety
Thank you for sharing your journey and the realness of life. Yes, loosing your heart dog is one of the hardest things in life. Take care sweetie and let the emotions flow when you need to.
I think about how far you have come since the start of your journey and it is amazing. We love hearing about your experiences both the good and the difficult. We all pray you find the best ways to achieve your goals. Know you can always reach out to all your followers for support and strength! We love you❤
Focus on getting yourself better then take on sharing the message with others. You can share your journey with all the ups and downs. But it’s not your job or a reasonable expectation that you’re responsible for others success or journey.
You can be “you” with us, Amanda! Thanks for sharing it all in the hopes of helping somebody out here. We want to support you too, so I will be praying that you have a better week❣️
You are the sweetest!! I'm sorry you are having a rough time but you did the right thing talking it out and lightening your load. I've not commented on your videos yet but I've really enjoyed watching. You remind me of one of my daughters, so sweet and soft spoken. Thank you for doing this, it's been very encouraging and inspiring to me to get myself healthy!! ❤😊
I’m excited to hear about all the publicity you’re getting! That’s wonderful and will help you spread the word. But my heart is heavy since you don’t feel like yourself. Today is another day to feel hopeful.
Hugs to you!!! I don’t know if this will help, but it is for me to think on it again….This week in my quiet time, I was reflecting on how God knows and sees all with humanity since the beginning of time and yet he is not overwhelmed. 🤯 I was encouraged to tap into His perfect peace and love which passes all of our understanding. In our weakness, He is made strong and can be glorified as we yield to Him.
Don't apologize for your grief. Dogs are special and deserve all the love you gave her, so you're feeling something that is true to you. It isn't fair they don't have longer lives. 😢
This video is EXACTLY what I needed today. I need to find that thing to replace the sugar high. I am also on antidepressants, and I would say that maybe it's not quite time to drop them all together. I think we put pressure on ourselves to meet expectations that may be unrealistic for the current season of life we are in. You are NOT disappointing us!! Quite the opposite, you are a huge inspiration and hearing that you struggle just like we all do helps me not hate myself when I fail. It helps me to see that you can keep going after a "failure", instead of just giving up. Please, please keep being real. Your transparency is HUGELY motivational. Thank you! And your curly hair is beautiful. 😊
I too got rid of my last pill of my antidepressant! It feels so good! And, I've also been wanting to meditate. Not sure how, but know I need to! The struggle is real from losing a pet. And, I think it will always be, but we gotta be strong for the rest of the people/pets. I still always cry about Oj and Rosie for you sometimes...were human! ❤
Totally understand missing Rosie. Each of our dogs hold a special place in our hearts. Sometimes I will get an overwhelming feeling for my Coco that passed 20 years ago! It comes out of nowhere. Embrace the emotion, it is what makes us human.
I completely understand your internal stress. This is why I went back to basics and taking on one change at a time. I am the type to put others first and me last. It was affecting my success due to the internal pressures I was putting on myself. You are never letting others down when you take care of yourself. I had to learn to say NO. It is empowering when you are a people pleaser, like myself. Also, grieving is a process and takes time. Never apologize for loving someone or something that has given your life joy. You don’t need to beat yourself up over the past. You can’t change the past but you can change the future. Everything we experience in life is a lesson.
Our dogs are NEVER just dogs, I totally get how you're feeling. Just know how much you help people and how much you are loved by your family ,friends and people on here. You are so valuable and worth whatever it takes to keep your self in a good place and headed towards better health every day, excited about the places you will go ❤
Hi Amanda, I’m new to your channel and I like all the advice that you give us as it is definitely a big help, so thank you for that. I just wanted to say that whenever I feel down with any kind of anxiety, sadness, stress or loneliness, what I do is, I go to my bedroom, close the door and begin to talk to God along with prayer. The more I do it the better I feel because I can say anything to God and he still loves me and hears my prayers and helps me. When I do this every day morning and night my day goes much smoother and I can reflect back to the Lord and throughout the day I have total PEACE, as He is never too busy for me and listens to me whenever I need to talk to Him and I am so thankful that I can go to Him with anything at anytime. So, I’m praying for you and I hope that you feel better soon. God Bless you 🥰
❤❤❤ Oh I so relate to the using sweet food for relief and a state of change. Yesterday I gave in to the cinnamon doughnut craving. I’ve been so stressed out in my new job (after 3 years to sick to work) on top of my health issues (that have massively improved on Carnivore) and constant small injuries. I seem to sprain things so easily. I’m recovering from left foot injury that led to a right knee injury. Yesterday I had a wheelchair chair client on community access and the stress was to much, so I took us both for a doughnut and coffee ☕️ It was so satisfying at the time but now I’m regretting it both physically and psychologically. Sometimes the things that make us feel better only make things worse 😢 Now I’m feeling the side effects I’m beating myself up for falling off the wagon 😭 I hope you feel better soon and get back to doing the things you love 💕 💕💕💕💕💕💕
I found starting drAwing and painting helped me. It can take you from your left brain, into your right brain where you can reach a ‘flow state’. Paint and listen to classical music. Don’t worry about the result, because it’s the process that’s important. Get lost in playing with being creative as if you were a child with no worries. ❤️
You are not crazy! Even though my 13 year old Snorkie had been blind for two years, it devastated me when my husband accidentally ran over him. It brings some comfort believing that he was ready to go. You keep on keeping on and don't apologize for who you are. We love you! You're so inspiring!
I love Anita Moorjani. About meditation: check your BP. Then sit where there are no distractions, close your eyes and concentrate on the inside of your eyelids. You can play soft music. Only do it for a minute. Then check your BP again. Practice concentration on the backs of your eyes and don’t worry about what thoughts you have. You need comfortable clothes, the right temp, sit on the floor against a wall, hands in lap. Put a Do not disturb on your door. Keep the lights low. I love watching my BP drop. It gives me control back. Repeat and extend the time, like when you practiced walking again. Bite sizes as many times as you want. Do NOT hold your breath when stressed.
Oh, man. I just want to give you a hug. I am so sorry you have to go through this but remember we are all on this journey together. Sometimes life just totally sucks.
Amanda you are an incredible young lady with a heart of gold. I’m sorry it’s been such a rough week- grief certainly can hit us in waves when we least expect it. My dog Molly passed in 2019 and I still get hit with pangs every so often. My other dogs and my cats are definitely a comfort but my heart still misses Molly too. It’s okay to feel the sorrow and grieve what you’ve lost. I think your plan for next week sounds like a good one to help you through. Also, as someone who came off one SSRI last year and I’m now weaning off of my last antidepressant pill, I’m convinced I’m feeling emotions that have been blunted by the meds for decades. I definitely get hit with unexpected emotional ups and downs some weeks. Be gentle with yourself, friend! Also Tim Janis and Dappy T Keys are two UA-cam channels with instrumental music that I find very soothing.
First of all, a HUGE HUG ❤❤❤And so sorry for the loss of Rosie, and she's just as important as people in your life, she's a furperson. Brian Scott has AWESOME videos on meditation-for stress, prosperity., healing, you name it. Helped me through some very rough times and I did not fall back into sugar addiction. My "key" is painting in oils, which I've done most of my life (I'm 63).
I found that doing yoga really helped to center me and helped unlock my body so that exercising and weight loss cane much easier. Good luck finding your key! And I'm sorry about Rosie.
Easy meditation: quiet dark room-I use noise canceling headphones. Loose comfortable clothing. Set timer for 20”. Find sound to focus on such as AC sound- I use “fan app” on my phone. The idea is to clear mind by focusing on boring sound. Know some days are better than other as the mind wants to be active. At end of 20” stop & move on with your day. Better if you can do first thing in AM, but don’t stress about it. Much love to you! Rosie is always with you if you look for her. Thanks for sharing!❤
🎉please, feel the feels!! 🎉you have so much to be proud of!! You cannot pour from an empty cup! Concentrate on your own surroundings, everyone else can fend for themselves!! Sometimes I have to get outside and take several walks in order to change my surroundings/state of being and to clear my mind! The journey is powerful 🎉 talking to God is my major key. Having a good cry works well! Girl you got me tore up; it is so hard to believe how an old dog can be your daily soulmate and how much u depend on them. I lost my Roxie girl about 2 months after I started carnivore, and had to put her to rest on my bday none the less! Anyway ❤❤❤ God bless you and your husband and your fur babies 💞
Amanda, they are NOT just dogs. I lost my Idgie at almost 15 years in April. I am lost without her. Then on August first I lost my 12 year old Segunda. My life has so much vacancy now. I did get a labradoodle pup, Ponyboy and while he keeps me very busy and somewhat distracted I still have bouts of crying without warning. It's a process we just have to get through.... One moment at a time. My husband and I have been on carnivore since March 15, we have not physically cheated once, but mentally... 🫤 We can NEVER go back to SAD, and I actually grieve. I love to bake. I love to cook, not just grilling.... But my blood sugar is down from 500 to 100 give or take. We haven't lost as much weight as we had fantasized about. But hang in there sister! We are all in this together! WE CAN DO IT!!!
When I first wake up in the morning, especially since Carnivore, I gradually emerge from a deep sleep that I have never experienced before. (Anyone else?) If I sit up in bed and focus on the sound the fan above me is making (or any consistent sound), I can clear my mind totally, and even fall half asleep again. I have received many revelations and visions (?) in this state, it has been life changing. An effortless, pleasant way to start the day with meditation. Prayers for your healing and peace, sweet Amanda.
I'm so glad that you are titrating off the antidepressant. Be aware though that this process can leave you vulnerable to mood swings etc. as your medication level settles. So I think some of what you are stressing about and feeling down about is purely physiological. The headaches and facial twitches can also be symptoms of your Rx levels leveling out. Be patient. Go slowly. Keep going. Hugs. Sam Harris has a great series called Waking Up that explores Buddhist meditation techniques. He also has a very soothing smooth voice.
I struggle with just "sitting and meditating" myself, but have found a lot of help with yoga as a tool when I need it. It helps hearing the direction and I also feel like I am taking care of myself because I am moving. I LOVE being outside. It is such a big boost, but especially when it turns to winter, I can do a 10-15 minute yoga film is helpful. Some weeks we are feeling all the feels, and that is okay. Thank you for sharing, and we enjoy whenever you post. If you need to take more time for you, that is okay too :o)
I feel for your broken heart with Rosie. One thing that's always help me with grief after a pet passes is to journal (bullet points) all of their special qualities and idiosyncrasies...things that I loved so that made them unique. I also listed out special memories I had with them. It helped my brain know that it didn't have to keep thinking of those things over and over...in fear that those memories would someday fade. It is an ongoing journal...so when you think of something, you can just add it. I hope you might try this and see if it helps your hurting heart a little bit. All my love to you!!
I am carnivore , but not always a 100% , 100% of the time. Give yourself some leeway and we are on the same journey with you and don't expect you to be a saint.
Hugs to you (From Pepper!) You are amazing! You are Strong! And you are incredibly Fearless! Who knows how many thousands you have encouraged just by keeping this going! Grief doesn't have a time limit nor does it have a correct way to go through it. Somedays it hurts a lot and that is okay! Thank you for sharing your journey! You inspire me!
That is such a good point Amanda about finding what the key is for ourselves. I struggle “meditating” so that’s stressful in itself. Classical music or some type that is soothing along with movement is great ! Thank you ❤
Meditation is great, Abraham Hicks, Joe Depenza, Depak Chopra are some I do. I also just do Tibatan bowls and wind flute and water to be with me. I have lost two of my dogs in last 3 months and one last year as well. They all have a special place in my heart. Still mourning my husband and I know he has them with him now. Grief does evolve but it also still erupts unexpectedly. Love ya girl you are are on your journey. I know God has more for both of us. I want to help more people and would love to connect.
How I destress is I study my Bible. Every want and need is addressed there, I learn things daily. When I think of how amazing God is and how he can handle anything even our deepest darkest fears.
Eckhart tolle has two book that are amazing, life changing for me emotionally. A new earth is one , can’t remember the other but both are different and my favorite books
Girl stop apologizing for crying, panting dog, length of video, editing etc. We love you and don’t care about those things. We care about YOU!! You’re such an amazing, generous and loving person. This is a journey that you are taking us along and we appreciate that.
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Agree!
Amen!!! 🎯
Well said!
100%!
Amanda, when I feel stress/worry in me, I remind myself of these words “ Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” In this way, I am able to meditate any time, any where. Thank you for encouraging us when we are struggling and for celebrating with us when we are victorious. You are such a blessing ❤️
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Like this. ❤
Philippians 4:8 is My Go To as well.
Actually the whole chapter helps!!!
My husband suffered with depression for many years. This chapter helped him, but first, he had to learn to recognize when his thinking was getting out of whack. He learned to recognize BEFORE he started heading down into the hole, so he had to concentrate on his self-talk. Then, he could change his self-talk and use Philippians 4 to guide where his thoughts were going and where they should be.
Darlin, have you ever considered that losing fat isn’t just losing fat. As we lay down the fat, our body stores things in it, toxins, oxalates and emotions. As you are shedding the fat you’re going through the stored emotions you put down. You have to go through it to get through it. Everything will be okay, you will be okay. Keep going, just keep swimming. Love to you from Australia 💚💚💚
This! ❤
Yep ditto❤
I this..🎉
Just Keep Swimming
Well said Jean Stafford!
Oh great comment! From a fellow Aussie 😊 great to keep this in mind when we have a crappy day
I guarantee Scott’s felt more pain over watching you slowly self-destruct over the years than feeling second. I’m sure he’s just happy that you’re on a better path and more likely to be around longer ❤❤❤
Once grief enters your life it is a lifelong companion who pops in and out at sometimes random and unexpected times. I deal with it by welcoming it and feeling the grief for a while, sharing it with others who love you, which is what you did in this video. I let grief know he is just a visitor but he may not take up residence with me because I just don’t have the room.
Praying for you Amanda! Embrace the joy in your life. That is a companion who is welcome to stay with me! 💖🥰
I would like to just say that... you don't have to be everything to everyone. It's impossible to do so. I find you most inspiring when you're just being yourself and sharing not only your successes but also your "failures". Showing your vulnerability is very brave but more inspiring to me than any inspirational message. I just enjoy you. So if you need a little break take one or 100. Then you can come back when you're refreshed and tell us about your journey. We're all here for You and your story. You don't have to do extra to motivate anyone. You're motivating just by your existing story. You're the Carnivore I enjoy the most! You don't have to do more. We'll all still be here. ❤❤❤❤❤
Perfectly stated.
So true. :)
Very, very well stated!
Well said !!🎉 👏 🎯
She wasn’t just a dog, please don’t let other peoples lack of connection with animals, invalidate yours. There are a lot of people whose pets are their children, and who, in my experience, sometimes have a bigger connection with than most people. God willing most people won’t know what it’s like to bury a child, but when someone regards their pet as such, it’s heartbreaking. There is no set time to heal. And there is no way for anyone to know what that dog meant to you. Don’t apologize for your connection, don’t apologize for your love, and don’t ever apologize for how wonderful that dog was. ❤🥺 I hope this gets better for you. I would suggest that you take her picture of your lock screen. Not to forget her, but just not to see her face if you’re not ready for it every time you open your phone. That might help. Good luck sweetheart. ❤
She wasn't just a dog. She was part of your family! We lost our 17.5 year old exactly 3 months ago today, and it still hits me hard a lot of the days. Grief takes time. Give yourself grace. Sending you a virtual hug!!
Suggestion: meditate on scripture. Memorize it, use it whenever you need it - over & over. Love you Girl! You got this, so proud of you!
Awesome advise ❤
Jesus loves you so much.
Best advice ever!
This
Psalms is my go to in the hard times.
I totally get it, losing our fur babies is completely devastating. It's been five years since I lost my soul dog. I still tear up when I think about him. I can tell you it does get easier, not easy, but easier as time goes on. I didn't have as much difficulty losing people in my family as losing my boy Duke.
Hang in there. Look to the future, not so much your past. We can't change the past but we can absolutely choose our now and future.
Hon, know she will always be with you in your heart and mind and she’s at peace still loving you
I had a cat I lost three years ago. She was a rescue. I have never connected with an animal like her before. I never believed I could. I was devistated.
I’m day 3 carnivore. I’m following a lot of the carnivore people too. I have followed you a while. Thank you. Ribeye is my favorite. Feel better. The best channels are the ones telling their story and progress. They all know dr Berry of course. Take care of yourself. 🙏 for you and me!
We’ve (husband and I) been carnivore for 7 and 8 months now. We have continued to see amazing results in our lab work and in our weight, and energy and so much more. The first month may be the most difficult as the body adjusts. Don’t lose faith. Be patient and set yourself up for success. Best to you on your journey of wellness ❤
I really love your curly hair
I love curly hair 🥰
I go for a quick walk when I get the sugar craving especially after eating,it seems to work even if I just go around the block
I think the reason losing fur babies is so hard is because as long you show them love they will give that back to you ten fold. They don't care what you look like, how messy your hair is, they want nothing more than to be around you. My big lose was my boy Fat Cat. I got him from a cat rescue and he weighed 21 pounds. He was my buddy, whenever I sat to watch television he was there in my lap, heck most nights I would have to shoo him off the bed because he loved to sleep on top of head! I have very short, to no, hair so I guess it radiated a lot of heat. But my favorite habit he had was every time I came home from work as soon as I opened the door he would be sitting on the newel post of the stairs. I would pick him up and give him scratches for a few minuets and then set him down. It was the perfect wind down after work. Boy the first time after he passed I came home, opened the door and that newel post was empty. Man I sat on the stairs and cried for 20 minuets. My heart physically ached.
We all have a shitty week once in a while. I like how you quickly come up with a new plan. You are amazing and have accomplished so much. Just remember this to shall pass. ❤
Thank you for being so real with us. It's how we learn; how we grow. It helps us more than you know.
And there's no such thing as "just a dog" or "just a cat."
I am a huge dog lover. I know you can’t replace Rosie but I know that our hearts are bottomless as far as the love that we can show to people and to dogs. . I would suggest that you find a young rescue that you can spend time trainingAnd give all the love that you still have left in your heart to the rescue as there’s so many dogs out there that need help. Rosie will always be in your heart but I’m sure you have enough love left to share with other dogs that you will get very attached too and you and Will love just as much. ❤
When you cant ride your bike to
Relieve stress
You can try grounding for 15 minutes
Take your shoes and socks off sit in the shade with your feet in the grass and dirt. Look into the trees watch the leaves move & birds. Look into the sky and watch the clouds move slowly across.
Its very Peaceful for a stressful day .
I love that you shared this with us. It lets me know that it’s ok to have a bad week that it isn’t always going to be easy. By sharing the way you did today makes me feel like you consider us as your friends and we can all talk this out in a safe place and be their for you just as much as you have been here for us. ❤ Thank you and hope you feel how loved and special you are 🥰
It's ok Amanda. We lost our handsome Goldendoodle two days after Christmas. It was heart breaking to see him go the way h did, but at least he passed at home. In his own time. I love your honesty and psychological aspect when you think and tell your story. You got this and you are amazing. Unfortunately God gave us females the strong emotions. Stay strong.💜💜
Hugs Amanda! I still cry over my lost furr babies too. They are our kids. I cry when I look at their photos too...every time 😥 it might help to put the photos away for a while.
Don't kick yourself from your past mistakes just learn from them and keep moving forward. You've got this! You're helping all of us too!💖🙏😎👍👍🐕🐶🐈🐡🐡
She was not "just a dog." It's the next thing to losing a child. I think you should just allow yourself, forgive yourself, to still feel the grief. Know that it will come and go, let it happen. And about Scott....please try to forgive yourself. He has. Please allow yourself to stop punishing yourself for mistakes that are in the past. I know what it's like, I do the same thing, beat myself up for mistakes I made a long time ago. But it's not productive, and you can't change history. Remind yourself that you are now living a life in HONOR of your husband.
Wonderful words.
I feel like you just spoke directly to me, reached into my heart and told me exactly what I needed to hear. I’ve been looking for that same key lately and I think you hit the nail on the head. My husband and I have plans for the next couple years and I need to be healthy for those plans to succeed. The longer I put off my health the harder it’s going to be for us to reach those goals. Prioritizing my husband and our relationship above the addiction is truly an epiphany for me! Thank you so much for sharing the deep and tough things about life with sugar/carb addiction! You’re my hero🥰
I can identify with you bc I’m very analytical too. I’ve found that when I think too much about me, it can become obsessive, so I take my mind off of myself and meditate on reading the Psalms in the Bible & focusing outward in praises to the Lord & remembering everything I’m grateful for❤️
I have found that a daily gratefulness journal daily helps support me. When I get stressed, I think of three things I’m grateful for. I am going out daily for a 2 mile walk with my puppy every morning. That does start my day. As for meditation, I like the app insight timer. As for the loss of your heart dog, I feel your pain. Mine was named Jackson or Jack Jack. He has been gone for many years and I still feel his loss. Don’t ever let someone discount your feeling over the loss of your pet. It is a pain that you have to go through. Stay strong and know we are here supporting you along with you supporting us. Please take something from my cup!❤
@@bloodyshrapnel2119 It’s my “secret key” & it makes me want to share it with everyone that is hurting. The Way, the Truth & the Life❤️
Meditation favorite: 3 deep breaths. It's my on-board go-to state changer. Always accessible, able to do alone, not time consuming, life changing.
Not 1, not 2, 3 whole breaths.
In through your nose, out through your mouth. Fill up all the way, empty out all the way. Focus on the tiny moment when it switches from inhale to an exhale and vice versa. What happens at that moment?
For learning mediatation there are a zillion sources, if you're new to it, just explore! I think typing in something specific helps, "guided meditation for:...." headache relief, lazy summer day, anxiety, better sleep, better start to your day, increased focus etc.
I also think restorative or yin yoga is great for learning meditation but with some gentle movement.
And you are not crazy or alone in the depth of your grief with Rosie ❤🐕 the relationship with animals in our lives are sacred and most of us mourn those losses in waves and feel them very deeply. Thank you for sharing so honestly ❤
People and pets come into our life when we are ready for them. They add so much, we give to them, they give to us and when it is time they move on. They leave us sad for a while, till we can look back and remember all the shared joy, and pushing through the hard times, with their loyalty and no judgement. We miss them and know we must move on too, always in our heart and grateful we were part of each other's lives.
Life happens to all of us. There's always tomorrow.
Amanda…You’re not letting anyone down. Don’t put that kind of pressure on yourself or your hubby. You’ve been very generous with sharing your time with all of us. I know too the pain of loosing beloved furry companions. They take a piece of our hearts with them. I’ve had a stressful week too. I’m a sugar addict and have been ketovore for several months. So far, I’ve lost 26lbs. thanks to your inspiration. Today, I walked into a store and bought a bag of my favorite candy. Why? Well, I’m packing for a trip overseas to visit my daughter who I haven’t seen in almost a year, and I’m very stressed about flying. This is the first time I’ve given into my sugar addiction since starting ketovore. I’m certainly not happy about it, it made me ill, but it’s now in the past, and tomorrow, I have to find the strength so as not to repeat it.
We lost our beautiful dog Ben to cancer 9 years ago. I still miss him but don’t cry over him like I used to. It’s Just time Amanda. Just give it time. 🥰
Meditation to me is finding quiet moments in life. It can sometimes be simply watching birds first thing in the morning outside my window, while I have my cup of Yorkshire tea. 🤗🥰
Sweetie! This is your channel, you can feel sad, mad, happy, crazy - we enjoy you and your content no matter what! Grief has no timeline! Keep being you! 😘🖖🏻👍🏻🙏🏻
Sometimes it is hard to get out of our own way ... Take care!
I have a prayer room in my house. When I feel the urge to eat something and I know I am not actually hungry, I go to my prayer room and just have a chat with God. He always comes through in removing the temptation. Like someone else mentioned, meditation becomes a "chore" that is not easy to do, but talking to God is easy and takes no special skills. Good Luck and God Bless!
You are such a blessing JUST AS YOU ARE!!! You've helped this 71 year old grandma today. Remember your Rosie was a gift from God. Grief doesn't follow a linear progression, it comes and goes and needs no apology. Blessings on you Sweetie!
I have a lot of things to worry about, BUT I work outside the home for 40+ hours a week and feel like I can't get anything done at home because I'm never home. You're SO lucky you don't have to work.
NEVER just a dog sweetie. She was part of your soul. I lost my Zoey this March 9th and have her as a background on my phone too and I still cry. She was my soul. I have my other furbabies that I love so very very much but she was different and will never be another.
I am so sorry you are struggling. I appreciate your sharing this with us. You have many people who care about you here. I would like to make a gentle suggestion, or maybe ask a question. Is this the best time to go off of your antidep meds? You are still grieving and you may need more support not less for the next little while.
Spending time alone with God and His Word and prayer, along with journaling, has been my mainstay now for keeping depression and anxiety at bay for years. Also, just walking by myself for a few minutes with zero prep. My exercise and walking routines were getting a bit high prep with driving, having music ready, etc. But if I just go out to take out the trash and then keep walking for as long as I have the time, has been an easy fix, too.
Hey gorgeous! You are young and I am quite the opposite! Take your time and learn that life is all about self-care and mastering how to triage events/people/obligations! If it's not on fire, or a matter of life or death? It can wait! Taking time to nurture yourself is mandatory! Neglecting or stuffing down emotions only makes them surface in a stronger mode later on. You are taking on many changes and there are thousands of us applauding you from the sidelines! Learning to REALLY....slowly....deliberately... BREATHE is essential and will allow you to accomplish more than you ever imagined. Just breathe! 🌹
I am so sorry you are struggling, a good cry is just what you need, and I have to tell you when we lost our pom of 19 years old it was devistating esp. to my husband who still cries to this day if he even just thinks about her or sees her picture, me however hold things in and it may take me a few years to cut loose with a gusher of tears, as I hold my feelings and stress inside. Thanks for sharing and hang in there Amanda, it will get better, and you will get past this. We Love you and appreciate you.
The curls are actually cute. And you are enough, and whatever you do is enough, and we are grateful. 🙂Grief is hard and there are no rules. You get to do your own way and that's the right way. 💔
I'm 62, and I've lost so many wonderful pets over the years. More then pets they were family. I can name them all and I miss them all. I currently have two beautiful dogs that I love dearly. Each dog I've had I considered the best dog ever, but in truth, I have been blessed over and over with the best dogs ever. You're going to be alright, your journey has been amazing and inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing it.
I never comment, but I felt compelled to share.
Amanda, if I could give you a hug I would. I don’t know what exactly what you are going through, but I know the One who does. My key is to go to God in prayer. I can do it at any time, any place. It is something I am still learning to do; to tell Him my pain, fears, stress, failures, and success. The hardest part is to TRUST that He has my back, that He can carry these for me. It doesn’t mean I don’t experience them, but I always have someone to experience them with who is stronger than me. I pray for your continued healing and strength on your journey. You are lovely and have been a huge inspiration for me to change my own lifestyle surrounding my diet.
Ps. I just watched Dr. Elizabeth Bright, she mentioned increasing your fat intake and decreasing your exercise in times of stress.
Hey, you reached me! I found your channel today, and you are already helping me! I am so thankful that you have Scott to support you on this, and I'm hoping that my husband will be half as supportive. He has seen me fail on so many plans that it's hard for him to believe in me anymore. (He's already telling me how hard it's going to be when we want to go out for dinner with friends.) I'm just three days in on Carnivore, but finding it so easy so far. I plan to follow your channel and find my encouragement from your journey. Thank you SO much!
I'm sorry for your stress... I KNOW all about stress. I downloaded Bible In One Year (Classic) and use it at least once a day... once to read/listen to when I'm fully awake but also just listen to it when I wake too early and can't back to sleep.
BTW, Rosie was not "just a dog" because obviously she meant so much more to you. Find joy in the time that you had her, and knowing that you gave her a wonderful life. I'll be praying for you.
Thank you very much for the support and encouragement graceday. I am very happy you have started. Carnivore is not as much a diet as a way of eating to live rather than living to eat. If your husband likes to grill he will love carnivore. Scott's favorite part is 5 minutes prep for most foods, 5-10 minutes grill, eat and 5-10 minutes cleanup. So much more time effecient than anything he has ever done....and he used to live on frozen pizza and pot pies.
Here is a video I like to share with all starting carnivore
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Congratulations on almost getting off your antidepressant that’s a huge victory Amanda ❤
You're not letting anyone down. We'll be here whenever you're ready to update us. Such a great point you make about using food to change our state. It was a game changer for me when I realised I was using junk food as a drug a couple years ago. I don't think I've found one particular key either.
Edit: actually I do take a bath in the evenings to transition from work to relax. That works great.
Also meditations... I don't meditate as much anymore but I really enjoyed Michael Sealey and Jason Stevenson. Helped me overcome chronic pain and anxiety
Thank you for sharing your journey and the realness of life. Yes, loosing your heart dog is one of the hardest things in life. Take care sweetie and let the emotions flow when you need to.
I think about how far you have come since the start of your journey and it is amazing. We love hearing about your experiences both the good and the difficult. We all pray you find the best ways to achieve your goals. Know you can always reach out to all your followers for support and strength! We love you❤
Focus on getting yourself better then take on sharing the message with others. You can share your journey with all the ups and downs. But it’s not your job or a reasonable expectation that you’re responsible for others success or journey.
You can be “you” with us, Amanda! Thanks for sharing it all in the hopes of helping somebody out here. We want to support you too, so I will be praying that you have a better week❣️
You are the sweetest!! I'm sorry you are having a rough time but you did the right thing talking it out and lightening your load. I've not commented on your videos yet but I've really enjoyed watching. You remind me of one of my daughters, so sweet and soft spoken. Thank you for doing this, it's been very encouraging and inspiring to me to get myself healthy!! ❤😊
I’m excited to hear about all the publicity you’re getting! That’s wonderful and will help you spread the word. But my heart is heavy since you don’t feel like yourself. Today is another day to feel hopeful.
Hugs to you!!!
I don’t know if this will help, but it is for me to think on it again….This week in my quiet time, I was reflecting on how God knows and sees all with humanity since the beginning of time and yet he is not overwhelmed. 🤯
I was encouraged to tap into His perfect peace and love which passes all of our understanding. In our weakness, He is made strong and can be glorified as we yield to Him.
Don't apologize for your grief. Dogs are special and deserve all the love you gave her, so you're feeling something that is true to you. It isn't fair they don't have longer lives. 😢
This video is EXACTLY what I needed today. I need to find that thing to replace the sugar high. I am also on antidepressants, and I would say that maybe it's not quite time to drop them all together. I think we put pressure on ourselves to meet expectations that may be unrealistic for the current season of life we are in. You are NOT disappointing us!! Quite the opposite, you are a huge inspiration and hearing that you struggle just like we all do helps me not hate myself when I fail. It helps me to see that you can keep going after a "failure", instead of just giving up. Please, please keep being real. Your transparency is HUGELY motivational. Thank you! And your curly hair is beautiful. 😊
I too got rid of my last pill of my antidepressant! It feels so good! And, I've also been wanting to meditate. Not sure how, but know I need to!
The struggle is real from losing a pet. And, I think it will always be, but we gotta be strong for the rest of the people/pets. I still always cry about Oj and Rosie for you sometimes...were human! ❤
Totally understand missing Rosie. Each of our dogs hold a special place in our hearts. Sometimes I will get an overwhelming feeling for my Coco that passed 20 years ago! It comes out of nowhere. Embrace the emotion, it is what makes us human.
You are a sweet sensitive soul and being hard on yourself when you stray off of your diet. You have made so much progress and no one is perfect ❤❤❤
I completely understand your internal stress. This is why I went back to basics and taking on one change at a time. I am the type to put others first and me last. It was affecting my success due to the internal pressures I was putting on myself. You are never letting others down when you take care of yourself. I had to learn to say NO. It is empowering when you are a people pleaser, like myself.
Also, grieving is a process and takes time. Never apologize for loving someone or something that has given your life joy. You don’t need to beat yourself up over the past. You can’t change the past but you can change the future. Everything we experience in life is a lesson.
Our dogs are NEVER just dogs, I totally get how you're feeling. Just know how much you help people and how much you are loved by your family ,friends and people on here. You are so valuable and worth whatever it takes to keep your self in a good place and headed towards better health every day, excited about the places you will go ❤
Thank you very much, I really love our furry children. They all seem to be daddy's girls though, he puts blankets on them and keeps them extra warm
Be proud of everything, Keto has tough times just like everything else. Hugs by the millions.
WE HAVE ALL BEEN THERE! Thank you for still showing up! 💜
Now you know better and you ARE doing better! Keep looking forward Sweetie. The past is a measuring stick of how far you've come.
Hi Amanda, I’m new to your channel and I like all the advice that you give us as it is definitely a big help, so thank you for that. I just wanted to say that whenever I feel down with any kind of anxiety, sadness, stress or loneliness, what I do is, I go to my bedroom, close the door and begin to talk to God along with prayer. The more I do it the better I feel because I can say anything to God and he still loves me and hears my prayers and helps me. When I do this every day morning and night my day goes much smoother and I can reflect back to the Lord and throughout the day I have total PEACE, as He is never too busy for me and listens to me whenever I need to talk to Him and I am so thankful that I can go to Him with anything at anytime.
So, I’m praying for you and I hope that you feel better soon.
God Bless you 🥰
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Oh I so relate to the using sweet food for relief and a state of change. Yesterday I gave in to the cinnamon doughnut craving. I’ve been so stressed out in my new job (after 3 years to sick to work) on top of my health issues (that have massively improved on Carnivore) and constant small injuries. I seem to sprain things so easily. I’m recovering from left foot injury that led to a right knee injury. Yesterday I had a wheelchair chair client on community access and the stress was to much, so I took us both for a doughnut and coffee ☕️ It was so satisfying at the time but now I’m regretting it both physically and psychologically. Sometimes the things that make us feel better only make things worse 😢 Now I’m feeling the side effects I’m beating myself up for falling off the wagon 😭 I hope you feel better soon and get back to doing the things you love 💕 💕💕💕💕💕💕
I found starting drAwing and painting helped me. It can take you from your left brain, into your right brain where you can reach a ‘flow state’. Paint and listen to classical music. Don’t worry about the result, because it’s the process that’s important. Get lost in playing with being creative as if you were a child with no worries. ❤️
You are not crazy! Even though my 13 year old Snorkie had been blind for two years, it devastated me when my husband accidentally ran over him. It brings some comfort believing that he was ready to go. You keep on keeping on and don't apologize for who you are. We love you! You're so inspiring!
I’m so sorry you are struggling so much this week. I just want to hug you so bad. Never apologize for grieving.
Maybe there is not one special key but lots of little moments that are special.
I love your honesty.
I love Anita Moorjani. About meditation: check your BP. Then sit where there are no distractions, close your eyes and concentrate on the inside of your eyelids. You can play soft music. Only do it for a minute. Then check your BP again. Practice concentration on the backs of your eyes and don’t worry about what thoughts you have. You need comfortable clothes, the right temp, sit on the floor against a wall, hands in lap. Put a Do not disturb on your door. Keep the lights low. I love watching my BP drop. It gives me control back. Repeat and extend the time, like when you practiced walking again. Bite sizes as many times as you want. Do NOT hold your breath when stressed.
Oh, man. I just want to give you a hug. I am so sorry you have to go through this but remember we are all on this journey together. Sometimes life just totally sucks.
Amanda you are an incredible young lady with a heart of gold. I’m sorry it’s been such a rough week- grief certainly can hit us in waves when we least expect it. My dog Molly passed in 2019 and I still get hit with pangs every so often. My other dogs and my cats are definitely a comfort but my heart still misses Molly too. It’s okay to feel the sorrow and grieve what you’ve lost. I think your plan for next week sounds like a good one to help you through. Also, as someone who came off one SSRI last year and I’m now weaning off of my last antidepressant pill, I’m convinced I’m feeling emotions that have been blunted by the meds for decades. I definitely get hit with unexpected emotional ups and downs some weeks. Be gentle with yourself, friend! Also Tim Janis and Dappy T Keys are two UA-cam channels with instrumental music that I find very soothing.
First of all, a HUGE HUG ❤❤❤And so sorry for the loss of Rosie, and she's just as important as people in your life, she's a furperson.
Brian Scott has AWESOME videos on meditation-for stress, prosperity., healing, you name it. Helped me through some very rough times and I did not fall back into sugar addiction. My "key" is painting in oils, which I've done most of my life (I'm 63).
I found that doing yoga really helped to center me and helped unlock my body so that exercising and weight loss cane much easier. Good luck finding your key! And I'm sorry about Rosie.
Your hair looks cute! Hang in there Amanda, you got a handle on this.❤️❤️
Easy meditation: quiet dark room-I use noise canceling headphones. Loose comfortable clothing. Set timer for 20”. Find sound to focus on such as AC sound- I use “fan app” on my phone. The idea is to clear mind by focusing on boring sound. Know some days are better than other as the mind wants to be active. At end of 20” stop & move on with your day. Better if you can do first thing in AM, but don’t stress about it.
Much love to you! Rosie is always with you if you look for her.
Thanks for sharing!❤
🎉please, feel the feels!! 🎉you have so much to be proud of!! You cannot pour from an empty cup! Concentrate on your own surroundings, everyone else can fend for themselves!! Sometimes I have to get outside and take several walks in order to change my surroundings/state of being and to clear my mind! The journey is powerful 🎉 talking to God is my major key. Having a good cry works well! Girl you got me tore up; it is so hard to believe how an old dog can be your daily soulmate and how much u depend on them. I lost my Roxie girl about 2 months after I started carnivore, and had to put her to rest on my bday none the less! Anyway ❤❤❤ God bless you and your husband and your fur babies 💞
I love your hair in this episode, it looks adorable!! Just know that you are appreciated and loved
Amanda, they are NOT just dogs.
I lost my Idgie at almost 15 years in April. I am lost without her. Then on August first I lost my 12 year old Segunda. My life has so much vacancy now. I did get a labradoodle pup, Ponyboy and while he keeps me very busy and somewhat distracted I still have bouts of crying without warning.
It's a process we just have to get through.... One moment at a time.
My husband and I have been on carnivore since March 15, we have not physically cheated once, but mentally... 🫤 We can NEVER go back to SAD, and I actually grieve. I love to bake. I love to cook, not just grilling....
But my blood sugar is down from 500 to 100 give or take. We haven't lost as much weight as we had fantasized about. But hang in there sister! We are all in this together! WE CAN DO IT!!!
Thank you for this today . I’m just starting the carnivore journey ( today is day 1 !), finding you is such a blessing because you are real !
When I first wake up in the morning, especially since Carnivore, I gradually emerge from a deep sleep that I have never experienced before. (Anyone else?) If I sit up in bed and focus on the sound the fan above me is making (or any consistent sound), I can clear my mind totally, and even fall half asleep again. I have received many revelations and visions (?) in this state, it has been life changing. An effortless, pleasant way to start the day with meditation. Prayers for your healing and peace, sweet Amanda.
One step at a time... You will get through it we are with you❤
Have your cry. Feel it. Then get some sleep.
Tomorrow is another day. You will feel better tomorrow.
Be true to yourself and allow yourself to have a break. Sometimes we need a break. IT is fine. You are doing so good.
I'm so glad that you are titrating off the antidepressant. Be aware though that this process can leave you vulnerable to mood swings etc. as your medication level settles. So I think some of what you are stressing about and feeling down about is purely physiological. The headaches and facial twitches can also be symptoms of your Rx levels leveling out. Be patient. Go slowly. Keep going. Hugs.
Sam Harris has a great series called Waking Up that explores Buddhist meditation techniques. He also has a very soothing smooth voice.
I struggle with just "sitting and meditating" myself, but have found a lot of help with yoga as a tool when I need it. It helps hearing the direction and I also feel like I am taking care of myself because I am moving. I LOVE being outside. It is such a big boost, but especially when it turns to winter, I can do a 10-15 minute yoga film is helpful. Some weeks we are feeling all the feels, and that is okay. Thank you for sharing, and we enjoy whenever you post. If you need to take more time for you, that is okay too :o)
So good!❤
I feel for your broken heart with Rosie. One thing that's always help me with grief after a pet passes is to journal (bullet points) all of their special qualities and idiosyncrasies...things that I loved so that made them unique. I also listed out special memories I had with them. It helped my brain know that it didn't have to keep thinking of those things over and over...in fear that those memories would someday fade. It is an ongoing journal...so when you think of something, you can just add it. I hope you might try this and see if it helps your hurting heart a little bit. All my love to you!!
I am carnivore , but not always a 100% , 100% of the time.
Give yourself some leeway and we are on the same journey with you and don't expect you to be a saint.
Oh Amanda, sweetie! I can feel your pain. Please be gentle with yourself. We are only human sweetie. God bless you and your family.
Hugs to you (From Pepper!) You are amazing! You are Strong! And you are incredibly Fearless! Who knows how many thousands you have encouraged just by keeping this going! Grief doesn't have a time limit nor does it have a correct way to go through it. Somedays it hurts a lot and that is okay! Thank you for sharing your journey! You inspire me!
Thank you very much for the support and encouragement Pepper and Reputation
Amanda I understand about you longing for Rosie. I lost my 15 year old cat, Sky in April of 2022 and I still miss him terribly.
Doing creative visualization clears my mind as I travel to a happy place.
"Life" can come at us in waves. All normal. You are already back on track. We love you, Amanda❤
So sorry for the loss of your pet. :( They are so sweet and touch our hearts so much. They are all family.
That is such a good point Amanda about finding what the key is for ourselves. I struggle “meditating” so that’s stressful in itself. Classical music or some type that is soothing along with movement is great ! Thank you ❤
Meditation is great, Abraham Hicks, Joe Depenza, Depak Chopra are some I do. I also just do Tibatan bowls and wind flute and water to be with me. I have lost two of my dogs in last 3 months and one last year as well. They all have a special place in my heart. Still mourning my husband and I know he has them with him now. Grief does evolve but it also still erupts unexpectedly. Love ya girl you are are on your journey. I know God has more for both of us. I want to help more people and would love to connect.
You have to take care of you first before you can take care of others. You got this!!!!
How I destress is I study my Bible. Every want and need is addressed there, I learn things daily. When I think of how amazing God is and how he can handle anything even our deepest darkest fears.
Thank you for the reply enchanted. A lot of people have replied about their spiritual life as a way to destress.
Girl same....I feel like i am so proud of myself and want to do ANYTHING someone asks. I MUST STOP AND JUST ENJOY MY LIFE!!!
Eckhart tolle has two book that are amazing, life changing for me emotionally. A new earth is one , can’t remember the other but both are different and my favorite books
Grief comes in waves and when we are not expecting it. Pray for her, for your peace. Know she's in heaven cheering you on!!!
I will see her again. Grief is the price of love.