BE AWARE OF WHAT YOUR BODY IS TELLING YOU

You really need to be aware of the signals that your body provides for letting you know that something is wrong. Just like visits to a regular medical doctor for ear infections, sore throat, flu related problems, or fever and pain you need to be aware of what is going on in your life and how it affects your feelings. At times when stress is very high for me, I have to have extra sleep so I can feel rested. Holiday seasons like Thanksgiving and Christmas are just plain stressful anyway.

Our body has a whole network of ways to let us know when we need help. If your ear hurts, then you need to see a doctor to be sure it is all right. A stomach ache, a sprained ankle, a broken leg or arm, an earache, a fever, diabetes, or high blood pressure all tell the doctor something about your problem. Signs that I need a medication change includes sleeping too much, having a headache for several days, nausea, nervous or jittery feeling, or going non-stop for several hours without fatigue (mania stage). Each one of those signs tells me something and I pretty much know what they mean.

Learn to monitor your body and listen to what it is saying.