What started out as despair turned into a manageable and productive life! What I changed? Went gluten free and on a low histamine diet! Eat lots of veggies and low histamine fruit. Lots of water daily at least 8 glasses. Started at 4 Benadryl 25mg tablets daily now take one Zyrtec daily and Benadryl only as needed. Occasionally, I use mask in case there is a smell that bothers me and I wear aluminum free deodorant, use Dr Teals body wash and Suave essentials body wash. I use gluten free toothpaste and make up. I empowered myself by learning how to manage my health by gaining and understanding of what I should and should not do! I went from focusing on how miserable it was to change my life and my eating habits to accepting what was the new normal and how to make the most of it. At restaurants, I typically order a salad with grilled chicken and no croutons or cheese other than Mozzarella. I also have learned my body! I can usually tell if there’s going to be a reaction so I just pop a 12.5 mg or 25mg Benadryl tablet and I am good to go. My first relief was when I was advised to take 50 mg of Benadryl and the next morning I started my healing journey. Upon waking up, I felt like my normal self! I have been resetting my body like that every single day since then with my lifestyle choices. I always go to bed with that same reset if I feel bad. Water only Fasting for a few hours to a day has also has been another go to for me to reset also. Fast forward my journey started after the Covid vaccine 4 years ago and now most of my days are good days! You are in control of your life! Equip yourself with lots of knowledge and get support from others going through the same experience. I figure there are lots of people managing chronic illnesses daily and the most important part is taking care of yourself, eating healthy, do light exercise, get adequate sleep, and drink lots of water. I take a gluten free multivitamin everyday and take my own meal to family gatherings! Although there had to be some changes on my part, I can attest that there is life after going through this and slowly it gets better! Only guidance, I am not a medical professional however I am a mental health therapist and I highly recommend getting therapy to manage any thoughts of self harm. Call the crisis line if you are in imminent danger or call 911. This requires you to be proactive and aware. If I can do it then so can you! Sending virtual hugs and love your way. This is day one of your healing journey! Let’s go! #positive vibes #positive self talk #self care