Life changing help... FINALLY!!! - Anxiety Support

Anxiety Support

53,519 members49,376 posts

Life changing help... FINALLY!!!

AshCash profile image
13 Replies

This will be a longer post, so just stay with me...

I’ve had anxiety related issues ever since I was a child. As I got into high school, my panic attacks (which I didn’t know what they were then... I just knew I was dying every single time) started to become very regular. At least three to four a week, or sometimes every day. I started skipping school and became slightly agoraphobic. I couldn’t stand being in a classroom or any place that would cause attention if I were to up and leave. This progressed even more in college. My drinking became an issue because being drunk was the only time I felt okay. Drug use was irregular, but still there. Staying fucked up helped me cope. I saw countless doctors and therapists. I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and was promised my anxiety would decrease once my thyroid leveled out. It didn’t get better. I saw one therapist who helped me the most just by giving me a piece of paper with things to remember while having an attack. That paper has saved me countless times. Anyways, fast forward to a couple months ago. My anxiety was still a thing. Panic attacks were only a couple times a month.

Christmas Day 2018 I started breaking out in hives for the first time. All my doctors and specialists told me it was anxiety related and I 100% believed them. So I started a bunch of meds, and the hives still covered my body every day five months. Five. Months. At this point I was desperate.

I finally decided to listen to my god mom and go see her “witch doctor” in Boone, NC. She’s been going on about him for six years and how he’s changed her life. (She was a medical mystery for a couple years and he got her back to damn near perfect health.) So, this doctor is a kinesiologist. He does have a medical background, but he went the holistic route because he believes in identifying the underlying issues rather than just treating the symptoms and never figuring out what caused them. I was skeptical, especially because the first appointment was $200. I was about to be real pissed if I just wasted that money for him to tell me to use essential oils or something.

So, my first appointment he actually sat down and talked with me and LISTENED to what I had to say. We talked for about a half hour, then he asked me to lay on the table. He started by aligning my hips, back and neck. (Found out I have a bulging disc in my neck.) I won’t go into exact detail of how he does what he does because I’d be writing a novel, but he puts little vials on your stomach with different things in them. He can tell by how your body responds if what’s in the vial is good or bad for you. Found out I have a wheat and gluten allergy. I’ve changed my diet and my hives are gone, my anxiety has gone down and a lot of other symptoms have diminished. He started me on B12, magnesium, calcium, vitamin D3 and, most importantly, a gut healer.

He explained that the stomach is the force that tells your brain what chemicals to release. Once you heal the gut, you heal the brain. I had heard of this but never gave it much thought.

I’m now almost three months into my vitamins/mineral routine and diet change, and I swear on all the Gods I have never felt better. My anxiety is BARELY an issue. Of course I still have my moments, but for the FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE I AM NOT WASTING MY DAY WORRYING ABOUT MY FUCKING ANXIETY.

For the first time in my life I have a doctor who listened and who was focused on fixing my actual issues rather than telling me to try out a new medication that has crappy side effects. My headaches aren’t as bad, I’m not always sleepy, I’m not having “heart palpitations”, I’m not shaky and I’m not scared to leave my house without my Xanax. I haven’t left my home without my Xanax on me in over a DECADE.

So, I guess the point of this post is to finally let the world know that my anxiety isn’t ruling my life at the moment, and that HEALING YOUR GUT IS KEY TO HELPING HEAL YOUR BRAIN AND BODY. I know I sound insane, but I need to put this out there in the off chance that someone will read this and consider seeing a kinesiologist in their area. If you are anywhere within driving distance of Boone, NC please, please, please consider contacting Dr. Alex Isaenko. Yes, the first visit is expensive but it pays for itself a million times over. And for anyone still struggling every damn day to keep it together, just know that I was in that same position for years. Please remember that it can and does get better. Don’t give up.

Written by
AshCash profile image
AshCash
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
13 Replies
hardworker190 profile image
hardworker190

Are you serious?

AshCash profile image
AshCash in reply tohardworker190

100% serious. I know I sound like a lunatic. I thought my god mom was insane the whole time she’s been talking about him. I’ve given up all hope in doctors besides my endocrinologist. I actually almost died because of a doctor being a useless piece of shit. I had no faith that this dude would be able to help me, but I feel better than I ever have. I became desperate enough to go out of my comfort zone, and I’m thankful I did.

hardworker190 profile image
hardworker190 in reply toAshCash

My dr sent me to the cardiologist, the autoimmune disease dr, the hematologists for blood, xrays of my body, heart tests, heart monitors, cancer screenings everything comes back normal.....I’m at my end

AshCash profile image
AshCash in reply tohardworker190

That’s awful and I’m so sorry!! I know how frustrating that can be. I went through a similar cycle years ago. I gave up and ended up in a pretty dark place. I’m thankful I was able to somehow pull my ass out of it. I wish I had listened to my god mom six years ago when she first saw this doctor. That could have been six more years of feeling like I do now.

Turned out I was super low on a lottttt of vitamins and minerals. I was also well on my way to full blown Celiacs Disease. My heartburn is almost completely gone, and I was on two different medications for it because it was so horrific. I used to have these tiny little bumps on my upper arms. They’re nicknamed “chicken skin”... super sexy, I know. But those little red bumps are completely gone. I also had them on my thighs and they are also gone. My hair is actually growing quickly again, and it’s not as brittle. I haven’t felt shaky in weeks. My heart rate is actually pretty normal, and that’s a first for me. I’m usually checking my pulse a few times an hour just out of habit. I’m still in shock that my heart palpitations are mostly gone. I have it every now and then but not daily. It’s just so crazy how this kind of doctor has changed so much for me. I never saw myself posting something about an amazing doctor because I can’t stand 99% of them, but this dude blew my mind. I actually cried like a baby the day after my appointment just because I woke up with no hives for the first time in five months... I never expected for my anxiety to be helped so much though. I’m beyond grateful. I hope you’re able to find a kinesiologist near you. I’m so sorry you’re in what feels like an endless cycle of disappointment. Don’t give up on yourself!

hardworker190 profile image
hardworker190 in reply toAshCash

Do you have a number I could call you on? To discuss more I would greatly appreciate it

AshCash profile image
AshCash in reply tohardworker190

Sure... I’d rather not post it on here. My email is schaefer1626@gmail.com.

Cat33 profile image
Cat33

I'm so thrilled that after all this time you have found someone that has listened and given you help

No you are not a lunatic at all you have found what works for you and got your life back

I have heard of it but never really looked into it

I'm in the UK

Good luck and continue to get really well and enjoy life you deserve it x

AshCash profile image
AshCash in reply toCat33

Thank you!! I’m at a point that I NEVER thought I would reach and I got here in such an unexpected way. I just wanted to share my story in hopes that it helps someone else!

Cat33 profile image
Cat33 in reply toAshCash

It's amazing I'm so thrilled for you

It's wonderful that you have shared this and made people aware

By the way you might get people who say negative things in response but ignore them this is your life and you have found happiness

Take care and enjoy life x

MamasBlue profile image
MamasBlue

He's a chiropractor and everyone knows chiro can help with a lot of things that are out of balance. He's not the only one..you can find help closer to home. advancedhoustonchiropractor...

AshCash profile image
AshCash in reply toMamasBlue

That’s definitely a part of what he does. I’ve been to chiropractors before and they’ve never done all the little vials on my stomach and some of the other stuff he does. But absolutely you can find help closer! I just wanted to put my experience with my doctor out there, and if you’re close to the area to check him out! I wish he was closer to me... it’s a six hour drive.

hardworker190 profile image
hardworker190 in reply toAshCash

I literally almost wet my pants this morning when I had this panic attack it had felt like one i have never had before

Amz1987 profile image
Amz1987

This is good information! I’m definitely going to give my local kinesiologist a try (I’m in Australia) I took one of my sons to an osteopath for reflux when he was a baby and his little neck and back was out, it definitely helped relieve the severity of his symptoms.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Anxiety life changing

Hi guys . New to this thought id try it out . I'm a 23 yr old female who has been suffering from...
Zoemyselene profile image

Depersonalization & Anxiety opinions/help?

(I posted this tree or four days ago) Does anyone else feel like they’re not real? Like, everything...
misfitt profile image

Life Changing

I do not blog much because I joined this forum after having a heart attack which has given me...

Any help with high health anxiety?

I have been having really bad health anxiety for about 6 months. It first started with having some...
Yatesrp profile image

Life Changing Moment?

Just thought I would share a story with you from last year. It was interesting to read the...
F_Shadow1 profile image

Moderation team

Darryl profile image
DarrylPartner
Bethishere profile image
BethisherePartner

Top community tags

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.