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Decisions
A time or two I had to make a health related decision, what comes to mind is the decision to keep taking prescribed medication and another time is the decision to limit media use. -
The Process
For the decision to keep taking prescribed medication, I really had to use a lot of outer resources. It wasn't that I was refusing medication just because, I really had an internal conflict with medication and feeling as though I was essentially relying on it. That was very difficult for me, and it was very helpful to seek advice from a doctor as well as family to know taking medication for the right reasons is okay. -
The Process II
When I made the decision to limit media use, it was a very internalized process. I began noticing that the more time I spent laying in bed, the more negative effects there was on my life like test grades less than perfect, feeling groggy all the time, and general feelings of laziness.
Because of all these negative effects it was obvious the right decision was to set limits for myself and use my time more actively, whether it was studying or being more productive. -
Effectiveness
While I made the decision to continue with medication prescribed to me and also dissolved my general feelings of negativity towards my medications, I do still sometimes forget to take my medicine a day or two here and there.
Because the issue was more emotionally based, I didn't really make a strict follow through with my decision despite it being important to take medication regularly.
Perhaps that can be a next healthy decision to make! -
Effectiveness II
I will admit, as stated in my last effectiveness of a decision, I wasn't super strict with myself in making sure I really limit my time on media, including facebook, netflix, and the like. Some days I really just vedge on the couch.. or maybe two days in a row.
It's good to give myself a "total relax" day, but I should also be sure each time that I can completely afford the relaxation and if I'm willing to accept the consequences, such as having to work a bit harder the next day. -
Was It The Right Decision?
Of course it was the right decision to continue taking prescribed medication.. in my case. Sometimes, individuals no longer need a certain medication even though it may feel like a safety net for them.
My medication continues to help me stay in a positive and focused mindset each day, and it was definitely right for me to seek outside advice on helping me to accept that medication is a privledge to balance neurotransmitters in a complex organ like the brain. -
Was It The Right Decision? II
You can't really go wrong with a decision to be more productive by staying away from the ocuch and media. It was especially right to make this a rather internal decision, as I don't really know anyone who generally made a lifestyle change like that to share their experience.
Although, if I did, I'm sure it'd be motivational to hear things like their grades going up, general flux in health and energy, and improvement in overal health.
