Re: Another Sad Post - Today i lost my business

Hi,

You're not a hypochondriac and this is NOT all in your head. You are SUFFERING. And, suffering is okay. I know that sounds strange but look, just don't let it panic you or cause you to become too depressed, just allow it to be and allow yourself to be.

I used to be an athlete as well. I became deconditioned when I spent more time on my academics and a stint as an editor made my allergies blow up. I eventually developed sinus infections and my doctor - who, by the way, is now being sued multiple times for malpractice - gave me tons of Antibiotics indiscriminately. The sinus infections got much worse and he would give me stronger Antibiotics for longer periods of time.

I can't even describe to you the sheer hell I went through for six years. I lost everything I had worked SO hard for. In school, I was a double honors student and I became recognized as a leading professional in my field. Almost overnight, everything was gone. I was broke, my credit, once perfect was destroyed. I had so many medical bills it was overwhelming. But, worst of all was my deteriorating condition. No one can imagine what it is like to have three infections all at once because you cannot fight anything off...For six years I woke up every morning feeling as sick or sicker than the day before, vomiting, extreme nausea and a myriad of other symptoms. I desperately tried to hide my symptoms and tried to push through the problems.. At times, during my speaking engagements, I was so sick I was slurring my speech. And the whole time, I told no one but my best friend.

When I finally got the proper diagnosis, I sobbed uncontrollably. I had "toughed it out" year after year with doctors telling me I was depressed and no one could find out what was wrong.

But I made it! DON'T you let them win!! Believe me, doctors are not as smart as you think they are... I know, I've tutored some! You simply must keep talking to these kind people, educate yourself and don't every question what you are experiencing. Just because certain doctors do not accept this yet, well that means nothing. Historically, there are hundreds of examples of naysayers who were finally proven wrong!!!

You can bet that this subject really get's me angry. I hate to see people pushed around by arrogant doctors.

Candida is REAL. It causes REAL devastation. It can ruin a person's life! But, it is treatable and you will feel well again. Please don't give up. I thought of suicide SO many times, and I know how you feel, I honestly do... But, suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

Ride out the suffering.. Stay on a Candida diet, follow the instructions religiously, stay in touch with everyone on this forum... The sun is right around the corner. You can't see it just yet.. but, it is.