Ellen
2/11/2013
1:43:08 PM | Hi Leah,
I have been on the protocol since October and decided to write things down at the end of the day to help me keep track of symptoms. That way if I had a bad day, if would be easier to figure out if it was because of something I ate, or if I overdid it energy-wise. I had to simplify my environment to keep up the cleaning, and that worked for me. I have a lot less of everything now, including clothes, bedding, rugs and furniture. I was completely overwhelmed, and had trouble making decisions, but tried to tackle large chores one at at time instead of all at once. I also had to ask people for help, and I struggle with that still.
In the beginning, I did the least amount of activities I could and explained to family and friends that in order to get well they wouldn't be able to see much of me.
The amazing thing is that while I was figuring it all out, time passed and I got better. As I get well, I have to remind myself to rest because I can get fatigued (after shoveling the over 2 feet of snow we just got!).
Try not to be too hard on yourself throughout this time, and do the best you can.
Know that we are all wanting you to succeed and get better.
Ellen |
