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Jane Deegan's avatar

Thanks for sharing. I have been there with the repeated panic attacks, a living hell. So scary. I thought I was. This was 6 years ago when I was in Perimenopause no one really tells how dropping (crashing) estrogen can affect so many things.

Magec Yoga's avatar

It’s been so tough

Jane Deegan's avatar

I'm so sorry. It’s very real. Sending hugs.

Magec Yoga's avatar

Thank you! Sending a hug back because we all need one.

Neutral Yoga Daphne's avatar

Thank you for your incredible bravery and honesty in sharing such a personal journey!

You have reminded us all that choosing yourself and asking for help is an act of true strength.

Magec Yoga's avatar

Thank you reading 🙏 I want people to know that it’s okay to ask for help and that mental health is important. This subject can be such a taboo

Neutral Yoga Daphne's avatar

I agree! I used to live in Japan but talking about mental health is a taboo but talking about is so important.

Sara Pam Neufeld's avatar

Thank you for your bravery both in getting help and in sharing, and for this beautiful practice. Sending you love and healing energy. 💗

Magec Yoga's avatar

Thank you so much! Coming from another fellow teacher that means a lot. I think people expect yoga teachers to be zen and some of us suffer from debilitating anxiety. Getting help was the best I could do.

Sara Pam Neufeld's avatar

Yoga at its essence is a practice to reduce suffering, mentally and (more in modern times) physically. I have found in decades of practice that many people are there precisely because they are struggling. In yoga circles in particular, your situation is not uncommon. So it is especially important and brave for you to be forthcoming. I took years off teaching due to postpartum anxiety as well as a litany of physical ailments and being slammed with caregiving responsibilities. All of this is connected. Lots of love to you.

Magec Yoga's avatar

Everything has been getting worse after my hysterectomy, doctors keep saying that it doesn’t have anything to do with it but I don’t really believe it. I’m giving myself grace right now and taking it slow

Sara Pam Neufeld's avatar

Those are the best things you can do. 💕

Wildwood Writer's avatar

Get well soon. I love you ❤️

Magec Yoga's avatar

Thank you! Really trying to chose me right now so I can heal!