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Eye Health Scare: Finding Strength in Midlife · Create The Best Me

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  Imagine waking up one morning to find your clear vision suddenly clouded and blurred.
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  What would you do?
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  Stick around and I'll tell you how a scare like this turned into a lesson in patience and self-care.
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  Last Tuesday, my right eye began to hurt and I noticed my vision was slowly getting blurred.
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  Since eye problems run in my family, I didn't take any chances.
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  I rushed to urgent care, terrified, I was experiencing a retinal detachment.
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  After getting front row seats at the ophthalmologist office and undergoing
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: not a retinal detachment, thank goodness, but a Posterior vitreous detachment, PVD.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Ever heard of it?
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Me neither, until that day.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: I don't know about you, but hearing" PVD" was just as scary as the symptoms.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: My perfect 20/20 vision dropped to 20/50 in what felt like minutes.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: And here's the kicker- there's no quick fix.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: I was told my vision might improve within a few weeks or even three months.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: But that's not the end of the story.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: I had to leave with more questions than answers, waiting on tests that could not be done that day.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: How do you think I handled that uncertainty?
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Keep watching and I'll reveal how this moment became A moment of true grace.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Why am I sharing this with you on Create the Best Me?
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Because this eye opening incident,(pun intended), reminded me of the importance of pacing ourselves.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Midlife isn't just a time for reflection.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: It's a time for action too, but a different kind of action.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: One that respects our limits and embraces our vulnerabilities.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Sometimes we can't push to produce at the same pace we used to, and that's perfectly okay.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Recognizing when to slow down is a skill, one that takes courage.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: and honesty.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: This experience taught me to listen more closely to what my body is trying to say.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: But how did I really feel about not being able to meet my usual standards?
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: In a moment I'll share why learning to let go and give myself a little grace is not just necessary but liberating.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Midlife is our time, a time to be kinder to ourselves, to slow down when needed so we can speed up when it matters.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: When was the last time you listened to your body, saw a challenge as a chance to step back and say, "I got you"?.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Give yourself grace isn't just about accepting limits; it's about redefining what success looks like as we age.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: So back to my day at the ophthalmologist- there I was, faced with a potentially months long recovery for my vision, yet strangely, at peace, I had embraced the unpredictability with calm I never knew I had.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: And that's a message I want to leave with you today.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: In midlife, let's vow to turn our challenges into opportunities for growth and self-compassion.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: For a copy of today's show notes or transcripts, head on over to createthebestme.com/ep079.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Yes, this week I only have show notes instead of my traditional blog post.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Thank you for joining me today on Create The Best Me.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Don't forget to tune in next week when we will have Annie Gaudreault, a nutritionist and Women's Health Coach, Come on ladies, we don't want to look old, so if you don't want to look old, kick the wine, kick the candy, and increase your protein.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Menopause is an invitation to re-look at our habits right.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: To also, to make time for ourselves and being mindful about, let's talk about eating, for example, right?
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Because you were just talking about this.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Eating like when we were, you know, teenagers is really not going to serve us anymore at menopause.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: That drop of estrogen, by the way, effects every single system in your body, right?
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Discussing her midlife career change and how she is now helping women live more active and healthy lives.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Until then, keep dreaming big, take care of yourself, and remember you are beautiful, strong, and capable of creating the best version of yourself.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Thank you for watching.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Catch you next week.
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  several scans, the diagnosis came in: Bye for now.