You’ve done the inner work.
Talk therapy? Check.
Somatic healing? Check.
Affirmations, hypnosis, QHHT? Check, check, check.
So why does it still feel so hard?
If you’ve been circling the healing mountain for years and still find yourself exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in a loop of mental gymnastics just to stay afloat — this might be the missing piece:
Histamine intolerance and mast cell activation.
Yes, really.
Let me explain
When the Body
Really
Keeps the Score
Most of us in the trauma-healing space know by now: talk therapy can only take us so far. That’s because trauma isn’t just in your head — it’s in your nervous system, your gut, your immune response, your cells.
I broke free from years of trauma loops when I found somatic trauma spotting — finally connecting with the parts of my body that held the memory and energy of past wounds. It helped me break free when nothing else worked.
But then came another layer. A deeper fatigue. A mind so noisy and overstimulated that even positive thinking felt like a battle.
And that’s when I made a massive discovery
Histamines, Trauma, and Your Nervous System
Histamine intolerance isn’t just about allergies or getting itchy after wine or cheese. It’s a nervous system issue, especially for those of us who’ve lived in chronic stress, abuse, or emotional neglect.
Here’s what happens:
Chronic stress activates your limbic system.
Your brain stays in threat-detection mode, even when you’re safe.
Your body begins to release histamines — chemical messengers that signal danger.
Over time, your body can’t break them down efficiently.
Cue: inflammation, anxiety, racing thoughts, hopelessness, fatigue, and burnout.
This is called Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). It’s not rare. It’s just rarely talked about, especially in trauma circles.
What Changed Everything
After leaving a narcissistic relationship, I was deep in survival mode. Fatigue. Brain fog. Overthinking. Emotional reactivity.
I tried something that seemed almost too simple:
Zyrtec (H1 blocker) and Pepcid (H2 blocker).
Within hours, the difference was undeniable:
Mental noise? Quieter.
Patience? Natural.
Fatigue? Lifted.
Hope? Returned.
Thoughts? Manageable, finally.
No, this isn’t a long-term solution — but it was the key that unlocked the next layer of healing.
Is This You?
If you…
Have tried all the healing things but still feel stuck
Are exhausted despite sleeping
Struggle with chronic inflammation, skin rashes, “runner’s itch,” digestive issues
Feel mentally chaotic or hopeless, especially in your luteal phase
Overreact internally to minor stressors
- Have to effort to stay calm, kind, and present
…then this might be what your body’s been trying to tell you.
A New Lens on Healing
Histamine issues can come from:
Chronic trauma
Gut dysbiosis
Mold and parasites
Environmental toxins
Overactive immune responses due to years of stress
No, Zyrtec and Pepcid aren’t “the answer.” But they can give you the bandwidth to finally heal — to allow your body to feel safe enough to restore balance
This is about more than supplements or symptom-chasing. This is about instilling true safety in your body, so you can stop surviving and start living.
Ready to Learn More?
I recorded a free training on this exact topic — the link is in my bio.
If you’re stuck in a healing loop, you don’t have to stay there.
👉 Click the link in my bio to access the free training.
You’re not crazy. You’re not broken. You might just be full of histamines.
Healing is happening — and you’re not alone anymore.
With love,
Rebecca