Listen to your body 

Many years ago, I was on a job site working with another employee. I didn't feel well but had no idea what was wrong. We set up our job and I was in my vac truck just sitting there while the other guy was inside the business cleaning out some machines. For whatever reason, I felt worse as the minutes ticked away, so I went inside to sit within the view of the other guy there with me. The minute I sat down I got really warm, weak, and laid on the concrete floor unable to yell or even lift my arm high to wave and get his attention.

with every last bit of strength, I had left (which wasn't much), I picked up a machined part lying on the ground and threw it at him. He looked over at me with fear in his eyes and ran over to me. I could only whisper as I had no energy to even speak normally and said "911"

Fast forward 20 minutes later, I was in an ER nearby with an office manager from my company (this was 4 am) telling the nurse on staff all the info she needed as I couldn't speak, walk, or anything.

Several hours later after being stabilized, I was told I had pneumonia.

Apparently, from what I was told, I was on the brink of death.

Ever since that happened, I have had a super high awareness of every little thing my body feels, good or bad.

This is both a curse and a blessing.

Any time I would feel any pain in certain areas of my body, I would think "Oh crap", am I having a stroke? heart attack? ETC.

I would have panic attacks as a result of this occurring due to the above-mentioned Pneumonia.

- This was the curse part

I slowly researched ways to reduce stress and learned how to self-diagnose what was happening with my body when various aches, pains, and the like would occur.

This was the beginning of my journey to a healthier lifestyle.

Something as simple as a drink of cool water would calm my panic attacks and give me a sense of calm.

It took me several years to get to where I am today. By no means am I healed of the few problems that still exist, however, I am heading in the right direction.

I've had both a stress and non-stress test, had a full scan of my heart and lungs along with every other test known to man(lol)

The doctors could NOT find anything wrong with me.

I currently am on 10mg of lisinopril and up until several days ago omeprazole 20mg (twice daily), although I would only take one per day.

Although I would never wish any sickness of any kind on anyone, I'm glad I got Pneumonia when I did.

It dialed me into so many things I was blind to before.

On June 29th, 2024, I woke up in the morning and said, "I'm done with this life, it's time to take control."

I refuse to fail | I refuse to quit | I will be normal again

Hopefully, this message encourages everyone here, whether you are new to a PHD(proper human diet) or have been on this journey for many years to keep going and NEVER give up <3

"Work hard now, so you can work smart later" - Eric (Turbo614)