
Desperately need your help!
I have had an extremely rough several months health-wise and financially. I had pneumonia for over 3 months, thankfully after many months, I have finally recovered, my blocked airways have finally cleared after treatment that lasted for months. I was not able to work at all and had to mostly be on bed rest. The pneumonia got so horrific, that I was unable to walk more than a block without my airways totally closing down, it was very scary. I have lost 15 pounds and still have not been able to put them back on. I have medical bills that are mounting and having not worked for several months, there are many other bills and monthly expenses and responsibilities, such as rent, medical and car insurance, food, etc. It is very hard for me to ask for help and assistance, but I have no choice, I am on my own. I am now actively looking for work and new clients, but it all takes time, which I am running short of.
Unfortunately, the past few years have been very trying. I was rear-ended in a car accident, once again, to no fault of my own, just when our world was opening up again during the pandemic. I was badly injured, read below for details. I still experience and suffer injuries from the car accident, which include a traumatic brain injury (TBI), tinnitus, TMJ, etc. As a result of the several months of pneumonia and the car accident, I have had to go through what was left of my savings.
I recently told a friend about what I have been going through and she asked if anyone took care of me, I said no, I always take care of myself.
My bout with pneumonia started out with seasonal allergies, they were super bad for me since the end of last year. I was affected by ragweed and grass pollen and I got a cough. I figured it would pass, as it was only a cough but it went straight to my lungs. I had no fever, no sore throat, no runny nose, no sinus problems, just allergies. I haven't been sick in many years, as a healer I can usually diagnose and treat what is going on. I am vaxxed and never got Covid or RSV.
By mid-January things got scary, I developed seriously blocked airways and asthma responses at times. Both cold and hot air totally closed down my airways, to the point that I could not walk more than a block. On several occasions, I had awakened not being able to breathe, hyperventilating. I never had this experience before. I was unable to work or could not sleep. When I did go out, if I walked more than a block, I would totally run out of breath, to the point where I could not breathe and would double over in an attempt to breathe. It was really frightening and very limiting. I would pray to get parking right by where I needed to be. I have never had blocked airways like this before, it was extremely frightening.
It was difficult to get an appointment to see a doctor. I haven't had a primary doctor for decades. I finally got in for medical treatment and I was diagnosed with and treated for pneumonia and asthmatic responses. My symptoms improved, but my airways were still blocked. I was still terribly weak and was unable to work. I finally got into see another doctor and I was able to get treatment that worked to open my severely blocked airways.
In addition to my recent dire financial set back due to the pneumonia, as mentioned, I was rear-ended again in a car accident just as things were opening up again during the pandemic. I was fully stopped at a red light, waiting for a while for it to change with a few cars ahead of me and suddenly out of nowhere, I got slammed really hard by a car behind me. I had really bad whiplash (neck and back), injured arm, a serious Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), TMJ, really bad tinnitus, high blood pressure, PTSD....... deja vu all over again. The pandemic had earlier cut into my income, as I was not able to get unemployment and then this horrific car accident. I went to doctors for all of my injuries and was properly diagnosed and I saw a physical therapist for many, many months. I still suffer from some of these injuries.
Unfortunately, I still struggle from the traumatic brain injury, which is further hampered by emotional and physical stress. So between the recent months of having pneumonia and the past car accident injuries, my savings have dwindled and I really need your help. Whatever you can spare, I would so appreciate. It would mean the world to me.
It was a blessing to finally feel healed from the pneumonia and to be able to go out and celebrate my birthday after all those months.
I am feeling very stressed about money after not being able to work for months, so I am reaching out. I am very thankful for any contributions, thank you.
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