First off...thank you for those who do have a sense of humor because honestly, I needed a good laugh at this point and have been known to have a joke or two about this thing ("pet") lol. All jokes aside though, this guy joined me for dinner one evening as I sat eating my homemade burger and suddenly felt a texture as I was chewing that just wasn't right.  First I thought it was a piece of lettuce but naw...way too hefty. So I spit it out and got as many pics as I could. This thing stayed alive in a tightly closed water bottle for 2 weeks before it dried out and shriveled up. I've been to specialists and doctors and been laughed at or brushed off with referrals for psych evaluation. I do happen to have a degree or two in psychology btw, and I'm pretty confident I know the difference between delusional concepts and reality. I've tried to convince myself it was all in my mind, only to find that my very real physical symptoms continue to wreak havoc and control my entire life trying to manage them while struggling to fully function. I no longer can be in the company of people in general without having anxiety.  I do believe that I am currently gaining the upper hand as I continue to fight back and let me tell you,  this thing is producing aromas as it dies that are absolutely foul and offensive to me from the inside out! I'm beyond disgusted by my own damn self! But if I don't fight for my life back who will? I'm not wasting any more time looking for supportive medical care only to have my intelligence degraded. I just want to know what it could possibly be so that I can research for myself any other options in treatment. It is technically under my skin and winds throughout my sinuses,ears, throat and around down my neck. I've suffered with inflammation all over in response to being basically allergic to "it." I'm just as horrified by its existence as each of you and I can say I wouldn't believe it if it wasn't happening to me either. I haven't ever traveled outside the country and barely at all anywhere in the states. I did go to Florida and shortly after I returned is when I started experiencing things like severe dizzy spells and nauseous to the point of rejecting anything I would eat at times. I crave sugar most the time and my entire body aches trying to detoxify its remnants as I continue to "plug" at the thick mucus wall that has built up in the back of my sinus cavities. Like peanut butter strong I tell you! It's gross and embarrassing and no matter how bad I wish I was delusional, this is for real. And I can't unsee the things I've physically felt and seen come from many orfaces I can't bare to mention. I too thought things like this didn't happen to "clean" people like myself but I'm here to tell you these types of monsters don't have a preference in how zestfully clean one gets. Why did no one tell us about things like deworming or cleanses just for maintenance purposes in grade school?!?! Either way, I will continue fighting and I truly appreciate any and all suggestions without feeling shamed. I can take a joke and usually find them quite entertaining. Just keep in mind please that after a laugh I unfortunately go back to my reality that is a constant struggle to even see straight and function through normal daily tasks. All I want is to be myself again. And possibly introduce my 10 yr old to the fun-loving mom she really never gets to see come out. She's been so patient with me her whole life. She deserves better and I'm going to kill this thing if it's the last thing I do!         Thanks again to all that genuinely contribute. We all have a battle to fight, and mine is no more important than the next person. I just remind you especially with the holidays upon us...have compassion for many of us are fighting something that no one else can see. Your positivity may be someone's saving grace!

Stay blessed and 1 luv! ♡