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Hello all! This is kind of a big and heavy topic, but I would really appreciate your thoughts on it. One of the most challenging aspects of treatment for me has been the emotional fluctuations. I've dealt with a lot of ups and downs throughout treatment, be it anxiety, feeling panicked, being a bit down, and just generally being overly sensitive/emotional (crying easily). It definitely isn't all the time, but when it's there, it has been pretty difficult to deal with. Given, I have been dealing with some heavy life stuff at the same time, so it can be hard to pinpoint where it's coming from. So what I'm wondering is whether you guys think that this may be a part of the dieoff process or even maybe a side effect of the supplement protocol. At times, I've even considered taking a break from the supplements just to kind of level out and figure out what's real life and what's part of this healing process. It's even gotten to the point where I've felt it could be detrimental to my relationships. I feel like I'm rambling a bit, but I guess what I'm asking is how much you think treatment affects your emotional lives--not just the difficultly of keeping up the diet and the protocol, but the actual physical demands it's placing on your body. Thanks for reading. :)
Hello,
Hello,
I am the self-proclaimed queen resident of Nutdom. I think the biggest advice that I have for you - is if you hanven't kept Matia or Boaz well informed of your emotional state - start doing so. There have been a few supplements, some as benign as juice plus, that I simply couldn't take for a long period of time. The juice plus, despite the fact that it doesn't happen often, hyped my OCD level up. I'm kind of excited that two months ago, after trying again, it no longer gives me a problem. I believe that these supplements do incredible things to our system. Some of those things we can or can't handle. Some of the negatvie symptoms you can ride out - others you may not be able to handle - until maybe down the road. After five years I've finally learned to trust myself - articulate what I think is going on - and help Matia treat me. I've found that I have wisdom that I never knew that I had before - alot of that wisdom I credit to those supplements clearing toxins out of my system and allowing my inner self to find strength.
Take Care,
Denise
Yes yes yes to all the above
Yes yes yes to all the above :) anxiety - check. Panic attacks - check. Anger - check. But I've also had days whereI feel wonderful. Really agree with being upfront and honest with the doctor. Don't candycoat how you are feeling. They can only go by what you tell them. I have had some days where something will be bugging me and I cannot shake it until I actually do something about it. I have started to be more honest with myself and toward others. I have read self help books, gone to counseling, studyed and memorized my bible and prayed. As hard as it has been going through it all I am learning so much about myself. I am a people pleaser and have always sacrificed my own feelings or buried them rather than confront someone or stand up for myself. I am learning to take up for myself and not be walked on. Our health is effected greatly by our minds so I am trying to include positive reinforcement daily in some way and focus on it even if just for a few minutes. Trying to focus also on the positive side I have experienced in my symptoms. Last trying to stay positive about tx and trust my doctor. If you think you need to take a break then tell the doctor that. Even if they disagree they can share with you the reason and it might make a difference in how you feel or you may still need the break. There is no shame in saying I need to back off some right now. We all want to get well yesterday but we must listen to our bodies and take things at the pace thats necessary sometimes. I wish you the very best and will be praying for you :)
Dear Athea and Patty,
Dear Athea and Patty,
It's so nice to hear my own thoughts - kind of validates. I too have found this so difficult but so emotionally fulfilling. It's hard to get someone to understand this if they too aren't on this path.
Hugs and hanging in there with you,
Denise
Denise, MANY days your words
Denise, MANY days your words of encouragement and understanding ring out in my mind. There are days it really pushes me through. Knowing I can come through really helps. Thank you for always opening yourself up to us. It hugely helps. Love ya girl!!!!
Thank you so much Denise
Thank you so much
Denise
I am with everyone here, gosh
I am with everyone here, gosh the anger, anxiety and panic are overwhelming. I feel like I'm being crushed by emotions! I was telling Dr. B this morning that I think I going to need a lobotomy to get passed all my stress and anxiety. I can't shut my brain down. It's awful!!!! Hang in there to all of you going through the emotional roller coaster. I want it to end so badly for all of us!!!
Hi, ladies. Thanks so much
Hi, ladies. Thanks so much for your responses. It really helps so much to know that I'm not the only one.
Patty, I've always been a people pleaser too. Interesting. And I have found that recently I've come into my power a little bit more and have had less patience to deal with other people's BS. It could be because of some things that have happened to me personally, but it could also be shifts in treatment too. Who knows.
I've always had anxiety issues (no surprise, since candida is at the root of most of this for me), at times to greater and lesser degrees. I did an anti candida diet before starting treatment with BomaMed and this eased up greatly (though I did feel my progress was stilted). I think treatment is finally really moving things out, but it definitely stirs things up, so it has been at times worse.
And thanks for the tips on better communicating these issues to Boaz. I think I probably haven't been doing it enough.
Hugs!