My first call with Nick was on April 24, 2024. Seventeen months later, I have my life back.

I had been dealing with nerve pain down my arms and around my torso for about three years. It was especially bad when I sat down. I had many tests, saw many doctors, and spent a lot of money. At first, they thought it was Lyme disease, and I got an expensive treatment from an alternative doctor. Later, a neurologist diagnosed idiopathic neuropathy (meaning they didn’t know the cause). I always suspected it was my stress bucket overflowing. The neurologist put me on various pain medications, but they never really relieved the pain.

By the time I met Nick, the only times I wasn’t in pain were 30 minutes in the morning, during showers that cooled the nerve burn, or when I applied ice. I stayed at home most of the time, walking around because laying down wasn’t much better. I had a lot of compulsions and avoidances. I felt like my power had been taken from me, fear and doubt invaded my world, and my emotions ruled me. I had to fight back.

So I did the homework: dealing with irrational beliefs, listening to Nick’s guidance, and really pushing myself to live life. I got angry and determined. My motto became: I am going to do it, live the best life I can, no matter how I feel. If someone asked me to go somewhere, I said yes, even if I had to stand up in art class at first. I worked very hard to act like I was healed and live as normally as possible, one day at a time.

Now, I’m off all medications. I sit when I want and fully engage with life. I recently returned from vacation and am planning another one. I have my life back, enjoying friends, family, and everything life has to offer.