New Possibilities...

May 27, 2025

There has been a possible breakthrough in my case. I have recently received the results of a mold test and found to be positive for 3 types of molds. My naturopath thinks I am experiencing illness from the mycotoxins. The symptom list is long, and I have several indicators of mold toxicity. It is treatable but takes a long time because you must eliminate the toxins carefully and slowly or the symptoms can be made worse by the treatment itself. It is thought that this illness gets misdiagnosed often because of the wide range of symptoms. Mold toxicity has been mistaken for conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome to anxiety and even diseases like Lyme or MS.

Praise the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ! He is the father who is compassionate and the God who gives comfort. (2 Corinthians 1:3)

As you may have guessed, I am hoping that the treatment for mold toxicity is the one I’ve been waiting for. I have improved greatly from the state I was in a year or even 6 months ago, but my mood problems are still quite predominant. I’m still suffering from much more anxiety and worry, as well as depression, than I experience when I’m well. I do, however, still believe that God is in control and is with me through everything. He is a good father, and I think that it was God that led my naturopathic doctor to explore the possibility of a mold problem.

And I give them eternal life. They will never be lost, and no one will tear them away from me. My father, who gave them to me, is greater than everyone else, and no one can tear them away from my father. (John 10: 28-29)

I am more active now with house chores, some cooking and more exercise (including yoga), but I can’t say that I feel like my true self yet. I’m still caught in the worry-anxiety-depression cycle and that takes time to work through. It is sometimes quite difficult to relax and let God take care of me. Many people have told me that I look good, better than I did, but my feelings haven’t caught up with that assessment yet. I still feel more out of control than I would like, but control is an illusion. No one can dictate their life with complete certainty.

Whoever lives under the shelter of the Most High will remain in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, you are my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust. (Psalm 91: 1-2)

I have been seeing a homeopathic doctor lately and she is trying to figure out what remedy would be helpful for me. I’m trying a new one this week but the only difference I’ve noticed is a slight increase in my mood symptoms. Apparently, this can be a sign that it is the right remedy because it’s affecting the targeted symptoms, just not in the proper way. It could start to ease my anxiety over time, but we may have to change the dosage. Sounds like another hit or miss but even if it doesn't work, there are plenty of other remedies to try.

Heal me Oh Lord, and I will be healed. Rescue me and I will be rescued. You are the one I praise. (Jeremiah 17: 14)