12 Steps of Morgellons

[sarothra]

I have to live the steps when it comes to my life and this affliction:

1. Came to believe I was not in control of this condition and was pretty miserable.

2. Came to believe powers greater than myself could begin to cure me (healthy diet, clean water, prayer, supplements, my own immune system, research, friends)

3. Made a decision to turn it over on a daily basis.

4. Made a searching inventory of my symptoms to try to make sense out of something that seems to make no sense. In doing so I examine my own weaknesses and areas in need of growth.

5. Admitted to myself and others and my own personal physician the exact nature of what I was observing in my body in spite of harsh criticisms and diagnoses of DOP.

6. Was entirely ready to be healed and open and honest in my quest.

7. Humbly and forthrightly requested help in healing from the medical establishment, alternative therapies, and my higher power.

8. Made a list of all persons I had harmed while being so irritable and sick that I just plain nasty sometimes.

9. Made direct amends to family and friends (and people on this site) when it was appropriate to do so.

10. Continue to check my health and behavior on a daily basis to help myself and others to the maximum possible.

11. Sought deeply in meditation and prayer ways to find peace and make the most out of my life, deepen my relationships with significant people in my life, and find aspects of life that are still beautiful, joyful and fun.

12. Having deepened my spirituality as a result of Morgellons, tried to carry this message of hope and inspiration to others.

In hope of healing for us all,

sarothra

[carla]

Perfectly Put Sar

[lamb]

Sar-
Sign me up! Actually that is a sad commentary from I guy I worked with who was desperately alcoholic and was going to lose his job or join AA and go on to some type of rehab. I believe he died in three or four weeks later, all alone on the winter streets. We need to stop berating one another. We all understand that you only hurt the ones you love..how much more isolated can we get? Folks have to really concentrate on trying to beat the depression and supression of anger at this horrid affliction. We can only win the battle when our hearts and minds are willing to follow.
Keep fighting the good fight.
Knock this chit off..as I tell the kids all of the time.
Who cares who is correct? We have to get well.

[jonsi]

Hi Sar,

I can relate to your steps. Thank you for taking the time to write them down for the rest of us to read. #6 & #12 bring it home for me.

~jonsi