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Posted 11/1/2015 9:58 PM (GMT 0)
I need to reach out to some people who understand what I'm going through without judging me.

I've been sick with Lyme, Bartonella, Mycoplasma, Morgellons, EBV and other pathogens for over a year.

I lost my job. I can't take care of my kids and I am short on hope today. I can't stop crying and my sinuses hurt so bad I feel like I'm going to throw up.

Any advice on how to pull yourself out of the hole when you're alone and in excruciating pain mentally and physically?
Posted 11/1/2015 10:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hi LPK, You'll get through this. It's really rough, no doubt. But you'll get through it.

What are you currently taking?
Posted 11/1/2015 10:15 PM (GMT 0)
So sorry to hear that you are going through this. I can relate. I would look into counseling and a support group. Do you have family support?
Posted 11/1/2015 10:36 PM (GMT 0)
I have family support but I've worn them out. It's too much for them. My mom has to take care of me and my kids. It's a lot for her.

I've been trying Buhner's herbs but I can only tolerate 1 or 2 drops for a few days and I get too sick to take them.
Posted 11/1/2015 10:39 PM (GMT 0)
Also, thanks to both of you for the kind words and encouragement. It is very helpful and so appreciated.
Posted 11/1/2015 10:46 PM (GMT 0)
You can make it! It can be so hard some days, I know. But they will get better.

What are you taking for detoxification and treatment?
Do you have an LLMD or a practitioner who can treat you?
Posted 11/1/2015 11:43 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry you are struggling so much, Lpk_77!

It sounds like you'd be better off focusing on detoxing for awhile. What all do you do for detoxing?

And, no matter what you do, please consider adding a few things from this list and try to do them daily:

www.tiredoflyme.com/detox-methods.html

If you're able to get to a point where your symptoms lesson somewhat, that would be a sign that you're ready for treatment.

There is nothing wrong with taking 1 drop of 1 herb for a week or longer.....and then adding 1 drop of another herb for however long it takes for you to adjust to it. Wash, rinse, repeat with your full arsenal of herbs until you eventually get up to maximum doses.

Please be sure to include herbs that help with detoxing as well as those that address specific symptoms. They can only help.

Best wishes to you moving forward! Please keep us posted.
Posted 11/1/2015 11:55 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lpk!
Welcome to our community! I'm really, really glad you chose to reach out to us! I'm sure you will find a lot of compassion here as I've seen it given quickly and easily here.

I agree with Cd about that you likely need to focus on detoxing since you are having such a hard time doing even one drop of the herbs. Not being able to tolerate treatments is a common sign of too many toxins already being in your body. Not terribly surprising with all that your body is dealing with.

I would actually encourage you to stop the herbs for a few weeks until you can get your toxin load down. If you continue to take the herbs, you are actively doing things to add to your toxin load, making it take longer to get your toxin loads down to where they aren't making you absolutely miserable. This is a marathon, not a sprint to the finish.

Cd shared a really good link for information about detoxing, we also have some information about detoxing in our "New to Lyme? Start here!" thread, as well as symptom lists, helpful links and pdf's, information on probiotics and much more.

So stop the drops, take a deep breath and relax. You need to prepare your body for healing, but detoxing, making sure that you are eating a very healthy diet and drinking lots of lemon water daily. Some of my favorite detoxing methods were Epsom salt & peroxide foot soak (the whole body soak can bring on a herx because it can flood the blood stream with toxins), oil pulling, dry skin brushing (moves the lymph as well), liver/gall bladder flushes, and things like Yogi detox teas.

Let us know how we can be of help!
Posted 11/2/2015 12:17 AM (GMT 0)
I agree with every thing everyone else said. I have these days a lot and I understand it's even scarier because we want to be there for our kids. I had a very bad herx about a month ago where I probably felt the same as you. I stopped everything and detoxed and ate well and made kale and spinach and protein shakes daily and just really rested (as much as you can with little ones). I bounced back. At the time I didn't think I would. But I did. This is so hard, but you will get through it. Just cuddle up with your kids, drink some lemon water and know you will bounce back!
Posted 11/2/2015 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much for the wonderful advice. I have been doing lemon water, chlorella, Epsom salt/peroxide baths, far infrared sauna and dry brushing. However, I haven't made it my focus. I've been too focused on killing stuff and then I get frustrated when it goes badly.

Patience is key. Every time I try to do something too fast it backfires! I just want to get better NOW, but it's not meant to happen that way. This ordeal is teaching me patience and kindness towards myself.

And also, I'm doing much better today. I'm going to take a break from herbals until I'm stronger.

Thank you and healing and blessings to all.
Posted 11/2/2015 6:20 PM (GMT 0)
I know how you feel in that it is easy to focus your attention on wanting to treat fast and get rid - like NOW!! And I also know how frustrating it is to feel like it has been 1 step forward and two backward (or even 3 somedays! ). And yes, I am there learning patience with you, lol.

I am glad that you are feeling better today and also that you joined this forum. There are fantastic folks here who will help where they can and always listen when you need them to.

Hang on in there, one day at a time :)
Posted 11/2/2015 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
I think stopping the herbs for a bit as recommended here is a good idea. It is difficult when those around you stop being interested in lyme... it stinks actually. The liver processes everything we put into our bodies, good stuff is included in that load. Herbs, OTC, prescription, foods, you name it... Treat your liver gently :-)
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