Dealing with an Autoimmune Flare-Up

When symptoms re-emerge and my ck level (creatine kinase) gets worse, I know I’m experiencing an autoimmune flare-up.  The first thought I have is to set my mindset towards taking pro-active actions to mitigate and lower inflammation.  Although there are many physical things I can do, such as diet changes and lifestyle changes, I need to focus on mentally gearing up to take actions based on what is within my control.   I find the words to keep myself going. I don’t want pity. I don’t want to feel sorry for myself. I just want to focus on pushing myself forward towards optimal health. Most importantly, I need the words of hope to sustain my motivation and to keep my focus keen on solutions for my own recovery and to drive my own story.

As I ponder my own situation, I found myself writing this poem to find my empowering mindset and to keep falling forward and to keep moving forward.  The words we mentally tell ourselves really matter in terms of how the mental affects the physical.

By Masato

May my inner spirit keep my passionate energy

May the healing powers sustain my life energy

Let me be enlightened to do what I can

Let me do the ordinary things in life

Yes, I know I can

Yes, I know this is my struggle and my life

Never give up

No matter what, look up

Never doubt my possibilities

No matter what, I will overcome my impossibilities