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@@kathleendillon1572 of course. Please anytime. This is a sharing channel. Love you too. 💖💖How are you feeling ?

⁠@@petra3049I am working on recovery ❤️‍🩹 Able to do a little bit more than last year at this time. I am learning to say no and thanks to you, I know not to push because then we pay.

@@petra3049 do you have an email address that I can email you the poems? I am hoping to write a poem book someday to help those struggling.

Edwin are you able to go into the outside world?

@petra3049 a little bit

@@petra3049 i keep in this sickening stress status. Weird head

I understand. Nothing about this is a straight line. We also know how poorly we feel so trying to think positive and grateful throughout the day can be challenging. This means we are in the process of creating more of a habit. What we are trying to do is calm down our limbic system that is stuck. It is interpreting information through our 5 senses as being a threat, but it isn't really but our body and mind while being stuck responds like it is. When we interrupt the pattern of negative thinking with positive or gratitude, putting in soothing music, inspirational things, calming. All of this adds up to telling our nervous system( which gets regulated by the brain) that we are safe. It is a process. It isn't anything to beat yourself up about about and being angry with yourself that you aren't doing things right. It's about practice. It's about getting back on the bus. You have to understand it is hard for all of us believe me. It is a step by step, moment by moment practice. Also what is good. Close your eyes and say, "I am not the body, I am not even the mind. I found neither to be reliable and this creates some space between the two. Very good to say. Very soothing and healing. It's something you can say over and over to yourself. Please try this. Check in with me anytime. I love to hear how people are doing and if I can be helpful with some valuable information. Keep going. Just keep going.... xoxo Petra

@petra3049 thank you so much Petra xxx

@@Bubblesandcandyfloss sending love to you 💖💖❤️

@@Bubblesandcandyfloss thank you ❤️- sending you love.

Hi Anita, Thank you for checking in. Never ever give up. This is a process isn't it. Everything is about gaining insight into something isn't it. Learning. I always feel it's good to have options and learning more about what is happening to the body. We need to get more into balance. What does that mean to us and what do we have to do. I have always said, this is an individual journey and we all have to go our own way but there are so many times when someone says something and we are ,"oh that makes sense maybe I'll try that. I love these moments. Are you housebound or out in the world? Lots of love to you, Petra

Hi Cynthia! Yes, the mind so important to work with don't we know that. If we don't work with it it will take control and can take us some places we don't want to go to. I know how strong you are! You will get there. Sending you love.. Petra

Oh this is such great news!!! Increasing strength, that's amazing. What a champion you are. We see how challenging this is and look always at the small increments of change because those are so big for us. Acknowledge them out loud. Write them down so you can see the progress you are making. These are big WINS. Thank you so much for checking in and be so proud of yourself because you are the one, the only one that is doing the work to get through this.. Lots of love always, Petra

Hi Kevin, I had an AFS doctor diagnose me. Are you housebound or able to still function in the outside world?

I came to realize that being healthy does require a commitment. It requires Daily practices to things that are healthy choices that add up to big wins over time. Anything about progressing in ourselves requires some type of dedication and commitment don't you think. If you dabble you will get mediocre responses if you commit you will have significant gains. Everything is about choices. What do I have to do today that will help me to feel better and to get stronger? I ask myself that question all the time and you will definitely get healthy answers.

Sending you Love!!

@@Bubblesandcandyfloss thank you for checking in. How are you ?💖💖

@@fumblebee4234 hi fumblebee. How are you feeling these days?

@@fumblebee4234 oh I’m so happy that I could be of help. 💕wow what do you do for art and your crafts.?You bought a hand pan - do you find it difficult to learn. I was interested in this too. This is amazing. You have been soooo strong. I understand your journey. People have no idea or could ever imagine. 💗you just keep going like you are doing. You sound so talented in so many areas.

@@fumblebee4234 I responded but only printed part of reply so redoing it. a hand pan that’s amazing. I have always been intrigued by this instrument-do you like it? Is it hard to play? What do you do for your arts and crafts? You are so talented. You sound like you have made a lot of progress. I’m so happy to hear that. I’m so grateful that I could be of help. I know what you have been through and see how strong you are. Be so proud of yourself because as we know it’s not easy. Just keep going and you will get there. I’m eager to find out about what you do for art and your crafts. 💖💖

I have made two replies to your comments on my comment but both seem to have disappeared!!

@ fumblebee really. I’m so sorry.

@ fumblebee are you okay ?

@@EdwinHeijmans-rn6fb I understand this feeling. How old are you Edwin?

@petra3049 47

@@petra3049 how did your brainfog dissapeared? What did you do with it

Thank you for this..

​@@petra3049 Absolutely Petra! I heard about your pain, and wanted to share it. Is anything in it helpful for you?

@ I am healed but I also had this list plus more of what I had to do to help myself. This was a great reminder for some people. Thank you ❤️

@NLeone I am so happy that God gave you this list. 🙏

@@petra3049 That's amazing!!! Enjoy ❤❤❤

@@debrasmith4396 body is sensitive so you really see if you try something have to be careful. If you do try something have to use very small amounts and see if body can handle it.

@ yes herbs can be tricky…some of them are very strong‼️

Yes, so many of us think because it says tincture, herb, supplement that we are in a safe place. However, with this illness all of them can be tricky especially if you are in the advanced stages. xoxo Petra

@@petra3049 well not really an illness just a reaction so thankfully I’m feeling much better today just a little itchy still on my face

@@kathleendillon1572 I understand. I felt this way too. It’s just time now to take care of yourself. ❤️🌹

@@lizdowd4788 you have a lot of stomach issues

@ no I don’t have stomach issues I believe it’s my body punishing me for letting my body go down into advanced stage as if I eat a little more my body seems to punish me by not letting me sleep and I have to urinate a couple of times before eventually going off to sleep in the early hours !! I dident realise what was going on because of brain fog but I ve realised at last what’s been happening over the last couple of weeks why is my body punishing me so badly ? I I had to stop some snacks I was having some months back and now I can only eat the same foods at the same time everyday if I go over by a quarter of a carrot then I won’t go off to sleep as the small amounts of food has to be the same everyday is anybody else going through this ? Im worried I’m going to lose weight this has been going on for ages but months ago when I was going downhill into advanced stages I had to stop snacks etc I’m really worried about all this I was supposedly getting help from a nutritionist who assured me she knew about adrenal fatigue ! It turned out after two and a half years of seeing her she did nothing for me apart from prescribe vitamins and suggest I take saliva tests. I wish I’d known how adrenal fatigue progresses and you go downhill I’m in stage 3c now and it’s awful and isolating as you already know. Not being able to eat is terrible

Hey there, so nice to hear from you . Wow, you have done a lot of healing. So good to hear this news. Oh this miniature Christmas village must be amazing. I see that you already started your Christmas preparations in September so I believe the Filipinos do win the award for who spends the most time on Christmas. WOW!!-- You gave me a list of things now that you will watch out for during this time. Pay attention, make sure you get a lot of rest at night too. May this be the Christmas that brings you joy, love, health and many magical moments. xoxo Petra

@@petra3049thank you always for your encouragement! Yes I feel I have healed a bit but still needing more. I will be sure to heed the advice to rest, drink lots of water, eat appropriate foods and just take it easy ☺️ 🎄🎄 Bless!

Yes they are different. I have read and seen that some decide with AFS to try a bit of the hydrocortisone. Yes, they do too have a lot of similar symptoms . You fortunately can do some testing to figure out adrenal insufficiency.

@ no I have adren so I have to take steroids for the rest of my life. It’s miserable but everything you talk about sounds just like what I’m going through.

@ I have adrenal insufficiency since 2020 of January. I’ve done all the test I’ve seen all the endocrinologist. It’s just me now fighting myself to get better.

@@ElectricFrye yes so similar in their presentation. I understand your feelings. How long on the hydrocortisone so far?

@@petra3049 four years 25 mg in the morning 10 mg in the afternoon, depending if I go through stress, I have to stress dose more steroids If not, I crash I will have to go to the hospital get hydrated they would have to inject 100 mg of steroids in me until I get better. Adrenaline efficiency really really is hard.

Hi Katarina, I am here as a reminder that if we are not careful we can do too much and then look what can happen. We want to just get back to the real world and function well in it but as you know this is definitely a step by step process. You will get there just pay attention. I know how it is believe me. Sending you love and always believe that you will heal. This is very important.

Thank you Petra. I feel better today when its over. This is so much emotions involved with this. Its an up and down day by day for me.

@ oh yes there are so many emotions involved in this. It brings up so many things. We struggle with the limitations and the fear this brings up.

@@SarahD-s4y I’m happy you will stop gluten . Please watch dairy as well. It’s a strange feeling with this illness that you can feel this disconnect with others. It is quite something. I felt very disconnected. I was like in a cocoon world in myself. Are you housebound?

@petra3049 yes it feels like I am constantly just living in my head and I'm working on getting out of it, and yes I suppose I am mostly homebound but I try not to be and don't want to be but it's becoming more frequent unfortunately.

@ there will be a lot of growth during this healing journey that is for sure. Do you have support ?

This hydrocortisone is to raise your cortisol. Once your cortisol starts to rise obviously with being monitored your moods should eventually start to regulate. Also, many of the other systems of the body as well. I did not have Addisons but I had very low cortisol almost flat so I was very ill. Are you seeing an endocrinologist? Are you eating well and staying hydrated. As you have seen this requires patience.

@ yes!!!

@ can’t eat fast food anymore. It crashes my body.

@ you shouldn’t be eating bad food okay. No caffeine - sugar - good food.

I had to walk up the stairs to my bedroom and once I was up there I knew I could not come down it was too much for me all in the night. If I wanted to come down I had to wait until the morning and then I would have to stay downstairs all day. I mentioned I did not take hydrocortisone. I know many people are put on it. You are telling me you have adrenal insufficiency not AFS. Do you have people helping you, supporting you?

@ yes I have my wife grandbaby. I did not know AFS was different from adrenal insufficiency adrenal insufficiency is a killer cancer treatment ruined my adrenal glands so I have to take hydrocortisone for the rest of my life and if you know anything about cortisol it controls everything in your body. I’ve tried endocrinologist endocrinologist. It’s the same thing no one knows, and that’s what I mean. Stress dosing. I have to stress dose on hydrocortisone to keep my body working right

electric frye- I am so sorry that you feel this ill. I understand how difficult it is. You have been diagnosed with Addisons?

@@petra3049 yes adrenal insufficiency. I’m on hydrocortisone. My emotions and feelings are just out of control. I wish I could talk to somebody.

I just don’t know when my emotions go crazy. Do I stress dose?

@ yes I’ve been diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency since 2020. It’s killing me. I don’t know what to do.

@ yes

Hi Kathleen, I understand what you are saying. This is quite something and must stay dedicated to the healing process. Perhaps saying I am safe and my body is healing would be better for now, you have to change things up if you feel something may not be working for you. Everyone can try something that works for themselves. I can give only suggestions. This requires a great deal of patience. Must constantly work with the mind. I mean constantly. Doing things that help you to stay calm. I use to color in adult coloring books with markers. This was great focus work, staying in the lines. Listening to all soothing things. I became much more spiritual during my journey. I listened to Mooji initially and then Sadhguru. I don't know what you believe in but it is a good time to check out things that can help to soothe you . Also, beautiful music- I liked Snatam Kaur and Peter Kaur heart of the universe full album. Mooji also has beautiful music. Listening to Louise Hay, Eckhart Tolle. I had to find amazing things to help me to heal. Ajeet as well. I loved beautiful music. I also listened to a lot of nature sounds. This is a bear to deal with so we must do many things to heal this. Much love to you. You are not alone please know this. xoxoxoxo Petra

Kathleen it was a dedication to doing many things to help myself. I threw everything at it that I could.. There were many strategies that I list in some of my videos. Can you try saying, Stop, Stop, Stop my brain is stuck in a rut and it's sending my body false messages. Also, another great mantra is, I am not my body, I am not even my mind. This helps to create some space between the mind and the body. What are you able to do at this point? Sending love and I am so sorry that you are ill. I do understand how you feel and I am here to encourage you just keep going each and every moment. I would say every day. I have to just keep going.. xoxo Petra

@@EdwinHeijmans-rn6fb Edwin by using many strategies constantly. Do you have to work?Do you have support?

The brain fog takes some time to leave, please be patient. No I didn't take any medicine for the brain fog. On TH-cam you can listen to DR.Lam talk about brain fog. Headaches I understand I had them badly too. Are you taking anything for them?

@petra3049 more important how did you stopped the fight flight.it.is hard to end it and it is draining.

@@petra3049 yes i take paracetamol but it does not do anything. My head hurts too much. It is terrible. I am a lost cause.

@petra3049 petra how did you finally get out of the fight flight hell?

@ Edwin so much is about staying positive , being grateful, listening to soothing things. Staying committed to the healing process. Believing you will heal. There is so much that is about the mind. Not giving up. I said so often. I just have to keep going. Do you have people that are supportive? How old are you Edwin ? Please know you are not alone. I will always get back to you as soon as I can. You are not alone. 💖💖Petra

Cynthia I know how hard you are working to recover. Just watch the holidays as I know how hard it is for you to not be feeling well while going through them. Continue you focus on you okay. You will get there one step at the time. Lots of love, Petra

@@petra3049 Thank you Petra. It is so good that we have someone who has been through this, understands and has recovered. Your encouragement really helps. I am beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel but l fall back by pushing myself on days when l have some normality. The Christmas holiday time is close - l know that l have to sit back and let it happen without involvement. Love to all sufferers and let’s all take Petra’s advice…..💕

Hi Monica- So nice to hear from you and thank you for your kind words. The helper, solver, giver will still be there because that is part of who you are. However ,while going through this you must start to introduce boundaries and know that you caring for yourself or putting yourself first is not selfish it is self care. Only while I was going through this illness did I finally realize what a boundary was. These are so important for people like us. You must keep filling up your own tank first. Please check in and let me know how you are doing on your journey. You will get there one step at the time and learn so much along the way. xoxo Petra

Hi Katarina! So nice to hear from you. It is emotional for sure because we remember what we could do and how we use to be. I remember so clearly how for me everything felt so different. I just wasn't the same person that I use to be and I had to honor and acknowledge those feelings. How are you feeling these days? xoxo Petra

​@@petra3049 Yes that's how it feels. Like im someone else. My adrenaline has subsided and im more tired instead. I drove to supermarket twice and to my own bloodwork apt. Sitting in the park in the sun 1 h. So its some improvement 🙏. Thank you for caring ⚘️

@ an improvement is to be celebrated with this illness . I know how hard that you had to work to get to this point. Amazing!! ❤️Petra

Hi David, It is so nice to hear from you! It is an interesting journey isn't it when you have to pay such close attention to just about everything. We have to take care of ourselves during these times. David how are you doing ? Wishing you all the best and sending love your way. xoxo Petra

@petra3049 Hi Petra. .. I make progress then have a setback as things seem to come along that knock me back still. Even a phone call I've had to make. . But the recovery time is shorter now. From weeks to days. I'm sleeping from midnight to 7am as well .. I used to be awake a lot more. I hope you are making even more progress and enjoying your life more.. I hope you have a nice Christmas....

David, I am very grateful of where I am at after what I went through. I feel very grateful that I made it and have recovered. This was quite something as you certainly know. This changed me as I am sure you also know what I mean with this statement. People have no idea what this is like. You being able to sleep longer , and your setbacks feel shorter that is also so great. Pay attention to your stress though as it is a signal that you have to regroup and do something more soothing for the system. Do a lot of gratitude it really does help the body with fight and flight responses in the body. That push you pay cycle has such a delicate line. The "knowing and awareness" being the watcher so closely. You are really moving forward now and I am so happy for you. Step by step...xoxo Petra

@@petra3049 Thank you for all of the helpful advice in your reply Petra.. I'll try to be even more careful and practice the thankfulness side of it more. I'm really pleased you have recovered so well and have been so careful in the process. Have a nice Christmas. David.

​. Thanks for all of the helpful advice in your reply Petra. I will be even more careful with that stress feeling. Yes the illness has also changed me inside.. changed within by controlling the mind and emotions.. I found a new area to help myself this week .. I want to get completely well. Have a nice Christmas time Petra... It's nice to see a video from you.. David.

Do I stress dose? Could you explain this to me. I am so sorry that your back went out. You didn't need this. xoxo Petra

@ I had an adrenal crash. I’m in the hospital. In back still out.

Much love to you too. How are you doing now? xoxo Petra

@@chriskontos5824 adrenal insufficiency is recognized by the medical model (Addisons disease) can do bloodwork that will show you have this. With Adrenal fatigue bloodwork will quite often be okay. Did not use steroids.

hello there- I would do some focusing on the breath. It's very gentle. Lay on your back or sit up which ever is most comfortable. You are not going to change your breathing at all. You aren't going to hold it or make it any faster or slower. Do your regular breathing in and out and just focus on the breath going in and out. Have the inhalation go up your nostrils and exhale through your nostrils. Your thoughts will come in and don't judge them but just go back to your breathing. Focus on staying in the present moment of time- don't go back or forward in time, just right now this moment. Please try this. This is gentle and easy and helpful to relax the nervous system. You can do this often throughout the day because it's really just your natural breathing but you are focusing on it. Lots of love. Petra

@@lovely1-k6z no doesn’t need to be in the fridge. Cool dry area in pantry or on shelf somewhere.

I purchased the castor oil from a reputable company. This is what I did and many people will not feel comfortable with what I have done and I understand that. Many people who don't feel comfortable putting it in the eye can also put on eyelids. Sorry I didn't respond sooner I usually will get a notification on iphone but perhaps somehow I overlooked it. So sorry.. Oh yes about the FDA. xoxo Petra

@@Lara-e1q Try it again a couple of times. Give it some time. Swipe enough on your eyelids.

I am checking in on you and can you let me know if anything has changed.? I'm very sorry that sometimes my phone doesn't link up for some reason to my computer so it isn't responding to your question. What are you doing while you are trying to heal. Are you listening to anything soothing ?

@ thank you so much for your care and concern. I am doing OK minute by minute. I’ve come to the acceptance of that. Do what I can when I can. I went to a new endocrinologist waited four months to go. She knew nothing about adrenal insufficiency at the end of our meetings, I asked did we achieve anything and she said yes refills and my 9 o’clock here thank you see you in May. So I’ve just come to the realization only my wife, a complete stranger such as you knows what I’m going through. Would love to talk to face-to-face FaceTime zoom. I don’t do Instagram or Facebook. Thank you for your concern. How are you doing? I micros-stress dose it helps. But none of these endocrinologist understand stressing at all.