- Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
- Interviews
Melanie's interview
How did all start?
When I was born. My reactions have started to be debilitating since mold exposure in 2019
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Not a formal diagnosis but my naturopath is treating me for MCS
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Changing diet and body products. No sugar, or processed foods. All natural everything.
What have been your biggest difficulties?
Safe long term housing.
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
Yes, I have lost many friends and family members because they don't understand the condition and think it is psychosomatic.
What things have you stopped doing?
Smoking, drinking alcohol, living in my home, being social.
What do you think about the future?
I'm scared.
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
I was always so happy and vibrant. Successful nice, marriage and social life. Massage therapists owned my own craft store for 19 years had a successful 15 year marriage. Loved to live.
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Same as above.
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
Until now, beautiful happy loving caring successful spirit.
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
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