So sorry to hear that some things are getting worse for you.  I have only been doing the program for a year and I too am much worse than when I started a year ago.  (bladder worse, the rest of me feels better than ever!) I know I am on the right road and that this imbalance took years to build, I guess God wants me to learn patience! Anyway, Matia has the patience of a saint and doing whatever she can to figure out what is going on with me.  I guess you have to look at the big picture and see all the other improvement your body has made.  That is what keeps me going when I want to scream and feel sorry for myself.

I know it isn't much - but I'm sorry that you haven't sailed through this. Do you mind telling me what Dr B says? Does she think that you could try some sort of energy healing? Or, is this something that she feels would make it worse? I know that everyone can't do it - I've been fortunate enough to find some help with Reiki. However, it's been more for mental/emotional stuff.
Could it be that your body is getting rid of a ton of stuff all at once? This would be a good thing.

My heart goes out to you - this rough patch will get better!

I'm so sorry this is such a looong road to be on!  It must be really tough to be doing the protocol for so long and not seeing a lot of progress.  What has Matia said about it? 
 
I think I've seen in your posts before that you live in NYC.  This may sound wierd, but I wonder if the stress of the city makes it difficult for your body to give energy to healing you.  I lived there for 4 years and moved out about a year and a half ago after feeling like I'd never heal in that environment.  I know that some people thrive in the city, and maybe you love the energy and activity, but the constant stimulation/exhaustion/stress was just weighing on me and I've never had as many health problems as I did while living there.  For awhile I worked with a naturopath there and she said that maybe the urge to pee feelings were related to being in fight/flight mode so much of the time.  As she said, "what do little kids do when they're stressed and scared?  They pee their pants!" 
 
Knowing very little about your situation, this is just one thought that crossed my mind.  I hope you have some periods of relief and I'm sorry you're having such a rough time! 
 
 

Researchnerd, I was thinking along the same lines as ceb, but didn't want to post to avoid getting into your personal business. That city makes me crazy when I visit. During my last visit, I almost fainted from noise, pollution, and masses of people on the street. I had to sit on the pavement and sip some water with ice until regaining consciousness.
Also, your rigorous school work probably has something to do with it. Did you think about slowing down, reducing shoolwork, moving to a place where you can have back yard or access to public parks, beaches? That would help tremendously. You just cannot keep going on borrowed energy. You need a recharge.
Once in a while I think about moving to the city, being close to cultural activities, but I just don't feel good there.
If there is no other reason, it is stress. I am convinced. I am saying it with love, not to make you feel worse. If there is a problem, there is a solution.

Oh Boy- that is about the worst feeling. I don't have any advice only a big ((((((((hug)))))))))

I am not drinking any coffee at this time. I know Matia thinks some kinds are okay I just can't rap my head around that.  I just don't think it would help anyone to heal.  But that is just me. :)

Regarding the energy healing comment...I have tried working with a Barbara Brennan practitioner in the past and Matia has made it very clear that she discourages this, at least for me, saying it messes up the flow of energy she is trying to create with the herbs.  I am so sad because I love my energy healer and I enjoyed seeing her, although I am not sure how much it really helped, though I didn't feel worse.  Just curious is she approved this for others? I might ask her again if I can start going on a limited basis.
 

Hi Researchnerd, I'm so sorry you are dealing with the bladder discomfort after all this time. That can be so uncomfortable. I currently have a bladder infection and feeling the pain, frequency & urgency again sucks. Hopefully you have noticed other improvements in your overall health & maybe the bladder stuff will be the last to go. When I go thru periods where I'm feeling discouraged or like I'm regressing, I go back to eating like I did when I first started List 1 of the diet. I eat only plain meats & vegetables, no grains, no bread( I avoid bread anyway because I just feel better without the gluten), no fruit. I only drink water. I used to love coffee, but quit drinking it before I started the diet because I read that it promotes inflammation. I try to make sure I rest & manage my stress. I know how hard it can be to stay positive as we go thru the ups & downs of this treatment. I'm wishing you start seeing some major improvements very soon.

Sam, I see someone who believes in energy flow and supports The Biology of Believe theory. She says strange things sometimes, but I change the conversation. I need a counselor. She does not touch me.