not exactly a witchy question, but I’ve recently been having some serious problems with my health (past 2 months) and was wondering what experiences you had of being undiagnosed. I know many people have gone undiagnosed a lot longer than this but I’m becoming really frustrated that my health is failing and the most my doctors are doing is shrugging and taking a guess. They finally think they’ve found it and I have medication but I worry it’s still just a guess. any advice or similar experience?

Hi! I went undiagnosed and under-treated for about three years, undiagnosed with decent treatment for a year and a half, and was unofficially diagnosed and properly treated for a year, and have been officially diagnosed and properly treated since May. 

Five and a half years before I tested positive for Lyme Disease (although I’m in the process of getting diagnosed with CIRS as well now). 

I understand your struggles, I really do. So many doctors and specialists, where our appointments ended with a referral to a different specialist, a suggestion to take anti-depressants or anxiety meds, or a haphazardly slapped on diagnosis that was completely lazy. 

  • Research it and see if it feels right, or if they’re missing something. 
  • Consider the fact that some illnesses can mimic others symptom wise.
  • Also consider the fact that some illnesses are often tied to co-infections or other chronic issues. (For example, I have Late Stage Chronic Lyme Disease. But I also have 7 chronic co-infections and likely have CIRS. These all commonly go together)
  • Talk with others who have gotten that diagnosis, whether it was misdiagnosed or not. 
  • See another doctor and get it double checked. Find someone who will test for it. 
  • Find a doctor who will tell you all of the possible things that could be causing your symptoms and is willing to test as many of those paths as they can. 

I didn’t find any real answers or find anyone to run every possible test until I started seeing a Naturopath. There are some great Western Medicine doctors out there, but I wasn’t able to find any of them. They just didn’t have the answers or didn’t seem to care. If you do go the Naturopathic medicine route, I’d recommend finding a ND who understands the value of holistic medicine and of Western Medicine, when it’s needed. 

I wish you the best of luck on your diagnosis journey!

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Your medication doesn’t make you less witchy/spiritual/psychic/magical

-Your medication doesn’t make your work less potent.

-Your medication is part of your self care and self care is apart of your spiritual journey.

-Your self care is apart of a good & healthy praxis.

-Mental instability is not a sign of more “potent magic”.

-Harming your body by not taking your meds, not following medical advise, etc. does not make you a more hardcore practitioner, a more devoted devotee, or a stronger witch.

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Witchcraft & Meds

heatherwitch:

For everyone with mental and physical stuff that they have to take medication for! I’m both mentally and chronically ill and take a LOT of meds each day. There’s so much negativity about magic and meds, so let’s find a way to incorporate both into your life! ❤

Pill bottles:

  • Charge the bottles (while empty), the bowl you place your dose in, or your pill organizer in the sun or moon
  • Decorate them to look more witchy! Don’t cover up important labels. [X]
  • Draw sigils on the bottom to help minimize side effects and so you don’t forget a dose!
  • Use empty bottles for anything witchy (spell bottles, herb storage, etc.) [X]
  • Place crystals or herbs around/on the bottle
  • Use color correspondences – doodle on the lid or bottom

Meds:

  • Keep in cool pill boxes
  • Whisper an enchantment or blessing over them for desired effects (easy to swallow, less side effects, doing their job, etc.)
  • Think or say an affirmation with each one (I say so many affirmations a day!)
  • Take with (drinking safe) moon water or infused water.
  • Also use a cool cup, could be decorated, covered in sigils, using color correspondences, and more!
  • Coat your pills with honey before taking them to sweeten up your life

IV treatments and injections (no needle mentions):

  • Listen to witchy music
  • Draw healing/soothing sigils
  • Keep crystals in your pocket or bag
  • Bring infused water with you (if using herbs, check for interactions)
  • Bring a spell bottle/sachet to your treatment for good vibes, quick healing, minimal pain, and the like.
  • Sigils on the band-aid!

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Bedridden Witch Series

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For those of you who don’t know me, I suffer from a chronic illness and I spend a LOT of time bedridden. I also happen to be a witch! I don’t let being trapped in bed stop me from practicing my craft. Here are some resources I’ve compiled from my personal experiences and the help of others ❤

Check the reblogs for future updates! Posted 8/23/18.