Guest guest Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Good day! I have been lurking on this list for a few days, plus some research - and my Vata seems to be way out of proportion. Most of the Vata descriptions match me to a T. The website www.ayurvedapura.com matched me as a Vata Kapha. After reading the descriptions there, I don't agree with the Kapha part; I think I am much more Pitta than Kapha. I need help to tone both of these down, but Vata especially. Emotionally and mentally I am bouncing around like a small rubber ball, and have been for many months. Several " big " things are either coming up or need to be taken care of, for example I need to find a full time position ASAP and Mom & Dad keep saying we're going to move, something else I dislike/hate for many reasons. I am 37 years old, and have very little control of my life. I live with my parents partly for the company, and because my career and financial life is currently non existent. I am owned by a beautiful, sweet, loving Yorkie named Heidi, the light of my life - we've been together pretty much 24/7 since she came to me last year through my cousin while Grandpa was dying. I was in the middle of getting my Master's degree online at the time, and finished that this February. Managed to get an extension on my student loan payback beginning date, so we could go to Phoenix and I could walk across the stage at graduation proper in July, but my first payments are due in November/December. A bit of medical background, because I have to eat Mom & Dad's diet. My Dad has heart problems, has had at least one heart attack, and some other things are beginning to appear. Mom was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes earlier this year, (type 1 is without the shots and diet controlled, right?). Dad's mother had diabetes too; his father had Alzheimer's. On Mom's side, Grandma had Alzheimer's, and Grandpa died last year of complications from a brain aneurysm bursting. I hope that's a good starting point. I have had a " daily routine " for a long time, but I'm lucky if I get past a certain point or two, neither of which are very far down the list. I have problems concentrating or finishing anything. Here is where I fit in the www.ayurvedapura.com categories - in my original email I crossed out the ones that don't fit, but the email was rejected as html instead of text, so now I'm just leaving them out. I know zilch about ayurveda, but we are big alternative health fans, so I will try almost anything - should mention that I don't drink alcohol, smoke, or have sex - I'm single, and happy with that. Vata: Mobility Generally quick actions, fast walking and speech, restless eyes, and often has mood swings. - I dislike travelling, but the rest is me to a T. These swings are driving me crazy! Dryness Dry body (including skin, hair and lips), an inclination towards constipation as a result of dryness. - I have combination skin on my face and my body. My lips and hair are dry, as are my elbows and knees. Coldness: generally cold feet and hands, an inclination towards poor blood circulation. - maybe. Not nearly as bad as my Mother, thank goodness. Lightness not me at all. I am overweight/obese, always have been. I exercise a little. Roughness Rough and cracked skin, nails, hair feet and hand. Crackling joints. - aside from the skin, the rest fits pretty well. Pitta: Heat Good appetite, strong digestive fire, body temperature is higher than normal, dislike of heat, early greying of hair. - fits nicely. I started greying a few years ago; Mom started when she was 16. Oiliness Oily skin which is soft. Dislike of oily food. - much of my skin is soft, some of it isn't. Fluidity Excess sweating, passing of excess urine, loose stools tendency towards diarrhea, excess thirst. - Definitely me. Sour Acidity, teeth sensitive towards sour fruits, excess salivation. Sour eructation. - sometimes. Don't know what an eructation is. Sharpness Accurate memory- when I remember, I am usually accurate. I had great memory when I was younger, was 7th in my high school class and so on, but since then it's gone downhill. My facial features and teeth and eyes aren't sharp. Pungent Burning sensation on skin, including eyes, throat and stomach. Feelings of anger and hatred. - sometimes my eyes burn, and my acid reflux burns. I relate to the feelings of anger and hatred. Spreading Spread of any infection of the body e.g. a rash, acne etc. Tendency towards desiring fame. - Definitely acne is me - 37+ years old and I still have it, focused on my face and especially my nose. I want quiet fame, not the loud " HEY LOOK AT ME " type. Kapha: Heaviness: tendency towards obesity, large and heavy body, bones and muscles. - definitely me. Coolness nothing fits Softness nothing fits Oiliness Oily skin especially on my face. Sweetness Tendency towards excess intake of sweet foods and drinks. Good anabolic state of the body. - the first yes; don't know what an anabolic state is. Stability: Likes sedentary activities like reading, watching television etc. - I love reading and like watching " my shows, " but definitely not patient and relaxed or decisive. Sliminess Excess salivation, thick slimy secretion when suffering from a cold. Thick joints with good mobility. - all could fit. Don't have much excessive saliva, but Dads has increased as he's gotten older. The thick joints with good mobility are a sometimes/often situation. My main goals for this message are to learn ways to quickly even out these mental and emotional swings, to be able to concentrate and finish things and what I start, and to get more organized. There has to be some emergency tricks I can use, as well as some long term changes I need to make and/or revisit. Thanks, Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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