Had such an amazing day today! Went for a meeting with Dr. Mazin at the clinic in Brighton and received amazing news. I told him how well I've been coping so he assured me I had finally reached the last stage of my herbal medicine treatment and that the end is very nigh! 
I smiled the whole way through and just can't believe how far I have come with my condition- from being in a hospital bed this time last year, scared about what the future would hold, to now where I'm feeling like a normal teenager and like myself again! As I left his room I had to do a little happy dance..was just so over the moon he said I could reduce all my medicine and start to ween off the herbs!
He told me I was an inspiration to myself and that he is so proud of how strong I have been...which if you had told me that 6 months ago I would've laughed in your face! I must admit I haven't felt strong this whole time, in fact I have had days where I didn't even want to get out of bed to face the world. Just 4 months ago I was about to go on anti-depressants as I was at a very low point, on Azathioprine alongside various other hospital-prescribed medication. I was fed up and so over the thought of having hope with the doctor's prescriptions.
I don't know where I would be without Dr.Mazin at Avicenna and I am greatful everyday for my parents finding him online and creating my friendship with him, where I don't feel nervous about asking questions or getting upset. He has treated me like a normal human being and that's exactly what I needed to feel good again, to get my self-esteem back. I am not treated like another patient, I am treated like a teenage girl going through a horrible chronic illness where I am not patronised or given any pity.
I am looking forward to my (hopefully) last stage of Chinese medication and I will keep you all posted!!
Incase you don't already know, I have also started a YouTube channel where I will also be talking about my journey along with other stuff! Go check it out and let me know what you think! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F9GhMhoqU1A 
Thanks for reading!
Joelle xoxo
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