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IC and Decision Fatigue: 7 Ways to Reduce It

IC and Decision Fatigue:  7 Ways to Reduce It

bigstock_Decision_Making_3544162In the past we have likened the mindbody to an energy battery that can become drained in many different ways  One of the more common ways is chronic disease such as the IC bladder pain syndrome(interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia, chronic prostatitis, IBS, GERD, fibromyalgia)  When there is constant daily discomfort for long periods of time there will be a high chance that an energy drain can occur

In the world of psychology this can lead to more often than not decision fatigue  This is a situation where after several decisions “pile up”, say while grocery shopping, that by the time we’re done we are mentally fatigued  That’s why the candy bars are at the checkout stand because with decision fatigue impulse buying happens to increase(unless a high will power quotient is present)

But add on the energy depletion from chronic disease and you’re more likely to start in the hole even before you get started with the shopping in the first place

So protecting your energy when you have the IC bladder pain syndrome is an important thing to look at

7 Ways to Protect Your Energy

Establish a daily routine  In the energy science a daily ritual in which foundational “to do’s” are always done such as brushing your teeth  These foundational activities require no decision making and allow you to put yourself on “auto pilot” but at the same time they provide a structure that you can always rely on

So going to bed by 10 to 11p each night is a great start to be able to get up preferably at sunrise or by 6-7a each day  This early morning rising then establishes a time when the bathroom ritual done and do some form of centering work(contemplation, meditation) Then you can get in a hour of exercise of your choosing…pranayama, asana practice, walking etc  Typically the choices are based on your energy constitutional makeup

Having regular mealtimes with the biggest meal at noon is essential to maintaining good health  rinking room temperature fluids(ice is not nice!), using spice mixtures(churans at foodsheal.com), simply paying attention to what you’re doing when eating(few meals a week in silence), or not eating when busy helps replenish your body’s energy

Reduce mental turbulence Perhaps a surprise to some is that the mind is the biggest drain of them all! Often the mind is running in the background even though you think it’s quiet This incessant turbulence shows up as fear, anxiety, depression, worry, and of course fatigue because the body gets beat up with this kind of mental activity Solution? Spend 5-10 minutes twice a day(morning and evening) closing your eyes and watching the breath

Remove nutritional stressors There are foods that drain the body’s energy such as refined sugar, coffee, chocolate(what the heck?) carbonated drinks

Improve food choices Foods that bring about balance for you according to the nutritional formats at foodsheal.com after you take the mindbody questionnaire will help you sort this out

Using proper food combining stops the depletion of energy expended due to difficult to digest food combinations

Avoid snacking Eating before you have digested the last food that you’ve ingested requires the mindbody to use more energy so this habit is depleting At least 4 to 6 hours between meals or better yet wait until your hungry since appetite is the best gauge of the body’s readiness for food

Toxicity If you have poor digestion, chances toxic formation will occur leading to the qualities in the bladder being held there and unable to be released But this toxicity is everywhere and it reduces the mindbody’s efficiency in functioning The mindbody can no longer function with “ease” but now functions with “dis-ease”

By implementing these suggestions you can begin to reduce decision fatigue and free up energy that gets wasted  Good luck!! DB

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