Re: I need help
I've had my own version of hell for the past 24 years so I know how horrible AF is. I only figured out what it was lately and, like you, found that no one believes how bad it is.
Sorry I can't help, I'm just getting started myself on trying to reclaim my health. I gave up all caffeine over a year and a half ago but although I love not having caffeine in my body, I don't feel more energetic or happier than before. I don't heal well anymore. I don't have any motivation to exercise anymore, though I used to be a top competitive athlete. I'm not the person I used to be, I'm like someone I don't even know.
Have you started simple things like lots of good water, maybe magnesium supplements, eliminating all stressors, like drugs (especially caffeine), breathing gently and deeply whenever you think of it, remembering the best times in your life, etc? Have you researched other supplemental help from sites like Dr Lam?
Some people recover quickly and at your age I think you probably will too.