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Katebirch
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Posted 12/9/2014 1:03 AM (GMT 0)
Me again- blah blah talking a lot on here these days. So anyway--- I just had the weirdest good feeling. After a year of lyme and co hell, feeling just awful in every way and mostly terrified most of the time, I just had this feeling of optimism. I was watching something online that was sort of cheerful and I laughed, okay that is not that weird, But then I just had this moment where my head felt clear, and I felt optimistic- and like- like seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. Maybe it was my one cup of houttuynia tea cutting through the bart. or just my hope because my new teas all look and smell so good. Or hope because I finally have a way to treat this that is actually beautiful and nourishing rather than the harsh medicines I have been on for so long. But somehow I just got this glimpse in my mind of LIFE AFTER GETTING THROUGH LYME. And it felt so good! I thought of all the friends I have disconnected with over the last year because of my neuro lyme, because I basically stay home most of the time still. And my family seeing me all anxious and deranged all the time . And I just had this moment- just a moment, where I felt what it is like to be healthy and mentally clear and calm again- the moment didn't last too long, it is not like one cup of tea cured me. But it is like- it put some hope or something new into me where I can actually see that there may be a way back to life after all this. So anyway, I don't expect to stay riding on this optimism for good now or anything. It was just this one moment of feeling good regarding all this so I wanted to share it. Here's to many more good moments ahead for me and you. Here's to a way out of hell and back into healthy inspired calm happy life. Here's hoping, anyway. My well being remains to be seen. I just had that moment of clarity for a second and it felt good. Passed already!
Katebirch
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Posted 12/9/2014 1:33 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Mike. You too! You are like me, right, in that you did antibiotics and they got you to a point but not all the way- and now you are doing herbal treatment, right? I think I read that but I forget what herbal treatment you are doing and how it is working for you?
oops- edited to add- your treatment is right there in your signature. I just saw that. How are the herbs working for you and how long have you been on them? How did you put together that protocol?
How do you find the houttuyunia?
astroman
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Posted 12/9/2014 1:52 AM (GMT 0)
Can you bottle it and send some this way?
Pirouette
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Posted 12/9/2014 1:55 AM (GMT 0)
Awesome KB!
Next time that happens, take note and write out some awesome goals and list things your going to do when you're well and a mantra for yourself—for those "other" days. ;) It really does help.
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Katebirch
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Posted 12/9/2014 1:56 AM (GMT 0)
Sure, astroman. Try the misty meadows herbal lyme protocol plus houttoynia tea and maybe you can feel optimistic too! Not sure how long the optimism lasts but even a minute of it is nice.
Utahgal
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Posted 12/9/2014 2:09 AM (GMT 0)
Yay! A little glimmer of hope goes a long way!
Traveler
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Posted 12/9/2014 2:25 AM (GMT 0)
Congratulations for getting a bit of optimism! And you're right, every little bit you should grab! I'm so happy for you!!
FlossieUK
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Posted 12/9/2014 9:27 AM (GMT 0)
Aw, that it so, so uplifting to read! Well done you! I hope you can find that feeling again, and that it sticks around for longer and longer each time, until you are completely well again! Thanks for sharing
xx
Utahgal
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Posted 12/9/2014 11:00 AM (GMT 0)
I think that's how it's supposed to happen, right?
A little glimmer. Then hopefully it starts to return more often! Then it returns for longer periods of time! Before you know it, you will be well!
Need4Speed
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Posted 12/9/2014 11:41 AM (GMT 0)
That is really good to hear! You will be able to hold on to this day and recall it when you are having a bad day.
I had a good day back in August, yes only one. I still think back to that day and it makes me smile and gives me hope.
Stay Strong Kate!
Dancingbear*
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Posted 12/9/2014 3:07 PM (GMT 0)
HI Kate, that was a really great descript
ion. I had the same think happen last Wednesday for 5 minutes. I felt normal and happy. No symptoms. It was awesome, but I want more of those minutes. I am on antibiotics now but I am seriously considering adding the houtt tea after the new year. I don't want to add any herxing to my already crappy symptoms over the holidays! You will get well, you are motivated and tenacious, like me! We can beat this. My Dad always says that I am as tenacious as a spring loaded toilet seat. Yep! Great post, thanks for that.
bluebyyou
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Posted 12/10/2014 2:24 AM (GMT 0)
That's great news! :) More and more moments like those will be heading your way - get ready :)
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