The Infection by Parasites It began innocently enough, at the base of her neck, with a slight itching. Sarah had written it off as just another mosquito bite from her hometown's muggy summer evenings. However, as the days went by, the itching became more intense and covered her skin like a spider's web. She kept scratching but was unable to get any better. Then the tiredness set in. Once a bright and vivacious young woman, Sarah was having difficulty getting out of bed in the mornings. Her limbs had the sensation of being bound by unseen chains. Her coworkers at work noticed the dark bags under her eyes and her lack of attention. She went to the doctor expecting a straightforward diagnosis and an expedient treatment. She was shocked to learn that she had a parasitic infestation, though. The organism living inside her body and consuming her nutrients and energy sounded like something from a horror film, according to the doctor's explanation. Treatment started right away, consisting of a combination of drugs meant to get rid of the invaders. However, the parasites were obstinate and had a strong hold on her system. The war inside Sarah waged for weeks, causing her to experience nausea, migraines, and weakness. She saw them one night while suffering from a feverish dream: hideous, writhing creatures that seemed to pulse with a malicious intelligence. In a language she didn't comprehend, they whispered to her, their voices sounding like a chorus of nightmares. Sarah, though, did not give up easy. With all the last strength she possessed, she battled to recover her body from the intruders. She altered her diet, excluding packaged foods and sweets, which the parasites loved. She looked into natural therapies in the hopes of strengthening her immune system, such as probiotics and herbal teas. She started to sense the tide shifting very gently. Her cheeks became more color as the itching subsided and the exhaustion subsided. Finally, the parasites gave in to the attack after becoming weak and famished. Standing now in the light of a fresh morning, Sarah knows she has triumphed. She is now more conscious of the fleeting nature of life and the resiliency of the human spirit as a result of the experience. Savoring the small pleasures that used to seem so ordinary, she is thankful for every day she has without parasites and is well.While the infection has been frightening, it has also served as a warning. Sarah understands that often the biggest battles are waged within, thus she will never again take her health for granted.
