That starts by listening to symptoms with curiosity. Symptoms = information
Symptoms are the language of the body. They are more like warning lights, begging for our attention and care.
While symptom tracking is essential both for diagnosis and gauging the effectiveness of any type of treatment, we talked about ZOOMING OUT and seeing what other information the cycle has to offer. I know, I know... that's a tall order when symptoms cast their shadow over everything. But with curiosity, you may be surprised about what you discover.
What the heck does that mean?
Our bodies, needs, capacity, limits, and strengths are DIFFERENT throughout the cycle. Yet, we are conditioned to push through and meet society's demands of us, as if we are always the same.
"... the cycle itself isn't the problem; instead, it's REVEALING a problem. To see the cycle as the enemy can set you up for more...
Symptom tracking is essential. HOWEVER, there are 3 tracking mistakes that stand in the way of it actually helping you get relief.
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