Chronic Fatigue - My Story

My Heart Is with You — A Message to Those Struggling with Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia

To anyone suffering from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia — my heart is with you. I deeply understand what you’re going through because I’ve walked this painful road myself.

12 years ago, I battled relentless, unexplained weakness and exhaustion that conventional medicine failed to diagnose properly. The hardest part wasn’t just the physical pain — it was the uncertainty. I was grappling with a debilitating fatigue that radiated from my chest, yet no doctor could tell me what was happening. They seemed as confused by my symptoms as I was.

It all began during a stressful period of my life. The ongoing emotional pressure took a toll on my immune system. I was constantly sick — battling flu, strep throat, and other infections. Multiple rounds of antibiotics only worsened my overall state. I remained weak, constantly exhausted, and plagued by flu-like muscle aches. Nights were the hardest. I was so depleted, yet I couldn’t fall into deep, restorative sleep. Even basic tasks like walking or speaking felt almost impossible.

I’ll never forget one particular family trip to Cancun in the midst of this storm. What should have been a time for relaxation filled me with dread — packing, airport security, the flight… it all felt beyond my ability. And when we finally arrived, I was consumed by worry about how I’d manage the trip home. Miraculously, after a few days of rest, healthy food, and peaceful surroundings, I experienced a glimmer of relief. I thought I was healing.

But it was temporary. The crushing exhaustion and pain returned soon after, and the energy fluctuations baffled me — fine one moment, completely depleted the next. I chased answers from doctor to doctor: internists, infectious disease specialists, acupuncturists, reflexologists — yet no one could explain what was happening. My bloodwork was “normal.” One doctor even told me I might never get better because there was no visible cause. Another dismissed my experience altogether and suggested I see a psychiatrist.

That was the breaking point. I realized that conventional medicine no longer had answers for me — and perhaps never did.

I made the life-changing decision to take charge of my health. I began seeking out holistic practitioners who taught me how to reconnect my body, mind, and spirit. I removed stressors from my life, committed to learning what a truly healing lifestyle looks like, tested for food sensitivities, removed inflammatory foods, and prioritized organic, nutrient-rich meals. I rebuilt my gut microbiome — a crucial turning point in my recovery. Slowly but surely, my health transformed.

I fully reversed my Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia. My body now sustains natural, vibrant energy. And through this journey, I discovered my true calling — to help others reclaim their health, too.

I pursued formal training and became a Functional Holistic Nutritionist, a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) Practitioner, and an HTMA (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis) Practitioner. Today, I specialize in uncovering the hidden stressors that trigger chronic illness by utilizing advanced functional lab testing and lifestyle assessments. These give me insight into the body’s hormonal, immune, detox, digestive, and nervous systems.

Once we identify those stressors and healing opportunities, I design fully customized wellness protocols tailored to your unique biochemistry. These include lab-guided dietary changes, stress management, restorative sleep practices, movement recommendations, and targeted supplementation.

It’s important to remember that chronic fatigue often stems from severely depleted adrenal glands. To truly heal, we must uncover why the adrenals became depleted — whether from chronic infections, emotional stress, toxic relationships, heavy metals, environmental toxins, overworking, or other factors.

Healing takes time. Be patient with your body. Find a practitioner you trust, follow the plan fully, and believe in your capacity to heal.

I share my story in the hope it inspires you. Our bodies are miraculous and, when given what they need and freed from what harms them, they can do incredible things.

You are not alone — and your healing is possible.