Two years ago, during a routine checkup, doctors diagnosed me with an incurable condition.
As a health-conscious working mother, I never miss my checkups. During one appointment, my gynecologist delivered unexpected news about a concerning condition.
This diagnosis left me shocked. Despite maintaining a healthy lifestyle, I was confronted with the harsh reality that there was no cure for it, only a 50:50 chance of recovery with surgery.
However, doctors do not follow the statistics for alternative options.
I was determined to find a solution. I started experimenting with specialized exercises and breathing techniques, went upside-down more often as I am also a Pole instructor, and incorporated alternative techniques into my daily routine.
After 5 months, a follow-up appointment revealed no trace of the previously diagnosed condition. The doctor told me - I don’t know what you are doing but please continue, there is no sign of the condition that bothered you.
By following these steps, you open up a wider pathway to the solution:
1. seek another opinion
2. check if anyone else has managed to change it or solve it
3. be curious
4. stay positive
Sometimes, a different perspective is all you need when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges. I got my hanging upside down, literally :)