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It's do frustrating for me this morning because I am having a pretty good morning with frequency and pain wise but I can't enjoy it because I am anxious about the symptoms starting up. So, even when I am doing well I can't enjoy being symptom free and am plagued by anxiety. I have been doing the tapping but it has not helped so far
I would be interested to know if others felt a great reduction in their anxiety with their treatments with Dr Brizman. The anxiety is as equally disturbing as the frequency and spasms and pain issues. It probably doesn't help that I only got 3-4 hours of sleep last night. It would be wonderful to know that with treatment the anxiety could be greatly reduced. They seem to have taken on a life of their own.
Thanks,
Sue
Hi Sue!
Hi Sue!
Yes, Dr. B will be able to help you with your anxiety! I still get anxious, but she has herbs that definitely help take the edge off and better able to function day to day and enjoy your symptom free days! Wishing you lots of luck! Your appointment will be here before you know it! You are in great hands!
I was going to let you know I stayed at a hotel in Culver City about 15 minute drive to Dr. B's office. Nothing spectacular, but had a fridge and believe microwave, can't remember for sure, and continental breakfast available for your husband. It was Sunburst Spa and Suites. No spa or suite, in my opinion, but cheap and close!
Take Care!
Hi Sue
Hi Sue
My anxiety got WAY better after my first office visit. I had been taking sleeping pills on and off the first six weeks I was sick, before meeting with Dr. B. The first night I was home, I stopped the sleeping pills and have only taking one sleeping pill in about 110 days of treatment. Pretty good, right?
I stayed with family, so it was easy to stay on the diet. Having a fridge and microwave might be a good option so you don't have to rely on restaurants. Maybe researching one or two restaurants and calling them so you don't stress too much about eating out. Personally, I dont plan to eat out until I am on list 4. We do occasionally eat at a steak house, and I order exactly the same thing each time. Steak houses are a good bet because you can get plain steak, baked potato, steamed veggies or veggies sauteed in butter. I did ask the office for a Dr's note to bring my probiotics and water back on the plane. That took an extra 20 minutes, so plan for that. You can get a note for both directions. Water for the way there, and other items along with the water for the way back. In hindsight, I think I would have checked my herbs and probiotics for the way back and just had a note for the water. But ask in the office...
If we don't excel at health, the only other option is disease.
I have been in treatment
I have been in treatment about 6 weeks now. I do have some anxiety about a lot of things, but in general this has diminished with treatment, I wish the process was not as slow but I know it will work. I just focus on each day and I am enjoying the fact that after more than a year of not drink ing coffee I can drink it again without any reaction, and that to me is an achievement. I think when you see these little positive things it does help. Six weeks ago I was taking Elmiron and hydroxazine, I stopped them once I had my first visit with Dr Brizman and my pain level is around a 2-3 the same as when I was taking it so I have been happy with that. Most of my anxiety is that I don't sleep well, I am up so frequently at night and everything then seems so much worse.
I stay positive by reading others posts and seeing them improve, it gives me hope. Dr brizman does not think I will have much die off and so far I only had a few days at the beginning of treatment so that helps.
I have a similar question. I
I have a similar question. I have yet to make my appointment with Dr. B because I am living in France right now and won't be back in the States until May. I've started list 1, and knowing that I have months before I can even consult with her is driving me nuts, but I am feeling better.
What I've noticed lately that seems really strange are really intense mood swings. I mean, almost like lightening flashes of anger or depression that pass within 20 minutes or so, but during those 20 minutes I will most likely be on the phone with a loved one sobbing. Then after the phone call it's like a switch clicks in my brain and I say to myself, "Meh, you're going to be fine!" and all tension just dissipates.
I wonder if this is a symptom of the limited diet? Or maybe it's just a symptom of the frustration of being on a diet... ha.
Has anyone had a similar experience?
I would have bouts where I
I would have bouts where I would get upset very easily for the slightest reason and would feel depressed, this was prior to seeing Dr Brizman and before starting the diet. Now not so much, I think it was for me at least related to the thought that there was no cure and that I would have to live like this for the rest of my life. now I know I will heal from this I feel a lot better. I am sure the diet and treatment has an effect on that also though.
Hannah, I had the same
Hannah, I had the same experiences around 8 the month in treatment. It was an emotional rollercoaster. Those feelings were slowly replaced by feelings of love and peace, but not until a little later in treatment.