I have literally been through the low iron and b12 and endoscopy thing too so I feel you (get the b12 shots for sure - they help so much!). Personally found, and you may relate, that it happened around a period of very deep mental distress (that I was also in denial about I think…). Looking back I think my body literally started shutting down because it was just like. Girl. This is too much. I suffered quite badly from chronic fatigue around this time as well. A psychologist explained it may very well be a form of my body trying to protect me and keep me safe in a weird way. The inability to do much was protecting me from doing anything that could cause further mental harm. And I did get better all round after I started anti depressants and haven’t had low b12 since! (Iron is another story lol but that’s girl life I guess haha.) The body is so strange and cool and at times ANNOYING. Also I have been putting off going to the doctor (again hectic relate to de-prioritising health and can confirm this habit IS very confronting when you have a child!!) so I will make an appointment asap I swear 😭🤍
Holy shit this was so insightful to read and digest!! I have been wondering this myself ~ the link between unexplained / out of nowhere gut issues and huge, prolonged levels of stress. Can relate hardcore!! I am definitely gonna get the B12 shots now, hearing they worked for someone I actually know made me feel so much better. I’ve been navigating chronic fatigue too but I haven’t wanted to label it that because I was in denial and being harsh on myself. But no more!! We will take care of ourselves and prioritise our health and show our babies a new way 🤎🤎🤎
I have literally been through the low iron and b12 and endoscopy thing too so I feel you (get the b12 shots for sure - they help so much!). Personally found, and you may relate, that it happened around a period of very deep mental distress (that I was also in denial about I think…). Looking back I think my body literally started shutting down because it was just like. Girl. This is too much. I suffered quite badly from chronic fatigue around this time as well. A psychologist explained it may very well be a form of my body trying to protect me and keep me safe in a weird way. The inability to do much was protecting me from doing anything that could cause further mental harm. And I did get better all round after I started anti depressants and haven’t had low b12 since! (Iron is another story lol but that’s girl life I guess haha.) The body is so strange and cool and at times ANNOYING. Also I have been putting off going to the doctor (again hectic relate to de-prioritising health and can confirm this habit IS very confronting when you have a child!!) so I will make an appointment asap I swear 😭🤍
Holy shit this was so insightful to read and digest!! I have been wondering this myself ~ the link between unexplained / out of nowhere gut issues and huge, prolonged levels of stress. Can relate hardcore!! I am definitely gonna get the B12 shots now, hearing they worked for someone I actually know made me feel so much better. I’ve been navigating chronic fatigue too but I haven’t wanted to label it that because I was in denial and being harsh on myself. But no more!! We will take care of ourselves and prioritise our health and show our babies a new way 🤎🤎🤎