Over a glass of wine during the week, my husband gently said to me " Do not come home tomorrow unless you have bought your vitamin B6". I glarred at him, knowing exactly what he meant, but of course, denied his accusation and said "I have no idea what you are talking about!". He looked at me, knowing me too well as words were not needed.
It has been a huge week with the balance of work and school holidays. Not to mention frustrations with our renovations moving forward, the dog on his death bed, my eyebrows being overgrown, our cleaner leaving us, organising Hanna starting her new school on Monday, entertaining the kids and rushing from the moment I woke up and remembering to smile through it all!
On top of this, I had the worst pre-menstrual symptoms in a long time. My friends would confirm that nothing much fazes me, I usually take life on and deal with it as it comes by. Ah no, not this week. Everything aggravated me.
After the conversation with the husband, I realised why! About 2 years ago, I went to a hormone naturopath as I was at my wits end with my periods. My body had been through a lot with hormones and medication over the past 9 years with my babies and it had taken its toll. After my consultation with this amazing woman, my life changed for the better. No more cramps, no more heavy periods, no more cravings, no more fatigue, no more bloating, no more psycho moments.
The concoction included expensive herbs and tonics, as well as the best vitamin on this planet - B6. After I finished the herbs/tonics, I continued to take B6 and I felt amazing. UNTIL, this month! I ran out of my lifeline vitamin and went up to our local health shop to buy more. They had run out and suggested another brand and overall B vitamin. I asked for assurance that this will not make me a psycho woman!
Well, I have learnt my lesson. The substitute has not worked. This week, all the symptoms came back and were amplified with school holidays. It was time to go and get the B6!
The result.....I came home yesterday with the B6. I made my husband his favourite Duck & Miso Soup for dinner. I hugged my kids and apologised to overreacting from tripping over toys and being on edge. I went to bed last night with gratitude knowing that I would wake up with a calming presence.
So far so good!
NB: Please note I am not a doctor or naturopath, this just works for me. If you have similar symptoms, please see a professional before taking any supplements
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