Quitting Medication and Regaining My Mental Health
After finishing my college education, I found myself in a period of uncertainty again. I had been taking medication for almost 10 years and knew that I had to make a change to truly find balance. In 2021, my life was turned upside down by the sudden loss of my mother. This experience brought me to a low point, but at the same time it gave me the strength to reduce my medication for good and find my true calling: helping others on their path to mental and physical health.
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From Struggle to Strength: My Journey to Mental and Physical Balance
My name is Hendry Kooistra, a 29-year-old man with a passion for a healthy lifestyle and calisthenics.
However, this sporty version of myself wasn’t always who I was. As a child, I went through a lot and was labeled with various diagnoses, which made it difficult for me to function in society. Eventually, I ended up in special education but still managed to earn my VMBO diploma at a vocational level.
At 16, I got caught up in a period of partying and drug use. Two years later, I quit, but I was confronted with anxiety and panic disorders, for which I was prescribed a lot of medication. Despite that, I decided to turn my life around and started various educational programs, including culinary and logistics studies.
At 19, I discovered calisthenics, a sport that changed my life. It motivated me to live healthier and more consciously. After several years of working in logistics and completing a supervisor-level 4 study, I decided to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Sports Science. I realized that if I truly want something, I have the willpower to achieve it, although I didn’t always know how to channel that strength.
