monique
5/3/2013
8:17:28 PM | I too am on day 10 of protocol and day 23 of raw veggie diet. I've had an increase in symptoms as well and started feeling claustrophobic and scared I was getting worse. HOWEVER, I have been told that's a good thing, shows treatment is working.
I have terrible panic attacks, Eleanor, that last an hour. Try to distract yourself when you feel one coming on. I name off song titles then try to think who sings it. Sometimes I do goofy ones to make myself laugh. This is the tool I use the most to help me thru them. Have you previously suffered from panic attacks? I'm curious since mine are so bad and I think it's cuz I had them before. It's your body's learned protective response. Try to talk yourself out of it. Say 'No, I am not going there. Breathe. Be calm. It's okay.' You are all you've got in that moment and you have to be strong. You can do it!
I've also looked in the bathroom's closeup mirror and applied tea tree oil to the itchies as it stops instantly. I rubbed it repeatedly over one area with a cotton pad and popcorn was flying! Hahaha! Get them off your skin fast. This calmed me down sooooo much cuz I was saying 'Take that!' while I did it. Just make sure you dilute it so you don't get a rash like I did. Live and learn! I now mix vasaline, coconut oil and a little tea tree oil in a small vasaline tub and use that when I feel the itchies and at night. Good luck! If you like, ask Mel for my phone number and we can chat. We learn as we go and it's great to know what's worked for others. Thanks everyone here! I think you're wonderful.
Always remember, it can't rain all the time (from the movie The Crow). Things will get better. There's nowhere but up from here. Monique |
