What should you do if you are diagnosed with ITP?
If you are diagnosed with ITP (immune thrombocytopenia), start by understanding the condition, working with your doctor, reducing inflammation, managing stress, and taking small, consistent steps toward healing.
If you are diagnosed with ITP (immune thrombocytopenia), start by understanding the condition, working with your doctor, reducing inflammation, managing stress, and taking small, consistent steps toward healing.
💛 You’re Not Alone in This
If you’ve just been diagnosed with ITP, I want you to know something right away…
You’re not alone.
I remember what that moment felt like—the confusion, the fear, the questions that seemed to multiply faster than answers. One minute you’re living your life… and the next, you’re trying to understand platelet counts, low platelets, and what this ITP diagnosis means for your future.
And if you’ve already gone down the Google rabbit hole searching “what to do after an ITP diagnosis”… I get it. I’ve been there too.
So before we go any further, can I gently say this?
Take a breath.
You do not have to figure everything out today.
You do not have to make every decision right now.
And this diagnosis does not get to write your whole story.
You do not have to make every decision right now.
And this diagnosis does not get to write your whole story.
There is space here—to learn, to grow, and to walk this out one step at a time.
🪜 What to Do After an ITP Diagnosis
Let’s keep this simple. These are your first steps—not your whole journey.
What Is ITP? (Immune Thrombocytopenia Explained Simply)
ITP (immune thrombocytopenia) is a condition where your immune system mistakenly targets your platelets, which help your blood clot. That’s the simple version.
You don’t need to understand everything about ITP right now—just enough to begin asking good questions and feeling a little more grounded.
Work with Your Doctor (But Stay Informed)
After an ITP diagnosis, your doctor will likely monitor your platelet levels and discuss treatment options if needed.
This is important—but so is your role.
This is your body, and it’s okay to ask questions, learn about your options, and be part of the decision-making process as you move forward. (Helpful tip I learned along the way: Write your questions down and take them with you to your appointment.)
Learn to Notice Your Body Without Fear
When you first hear “low platelets,” it’s easy to become hyper-aware in a fearful way.
Instead, try shifting into gentle awareness.
Notice things like bruising, energy levels, or changes in your body—but without panic. This isn’t about fear… it’s about learning how your body communicates with you.
Simple Ways to Reduce Inflammation
If you’re wondering what to do after an ITP diagnosis from a natural perspective, this is a great place to begin.
You don’t need a perfect diet overnight. Just start with small, consistent changes:
- Focus on whole, nourishing foods
- Reduce highly processed ingredients
- Pay attention to how your body responds
Healing doesn’t happen in extremes—it happens in daily choices over time.
Why Stress Matters for ITP
One of the most overlooked parts of healing after an ITP diagnosis is stress.
Your body doesn’t just need physical support—it needs a sense of safety.
Chronic stress can impact the immune system, so creating space for rest, prayer, quiet, and calm is not a luxury… it’s part of the healing process.
Protecting your peace matters more than you might think.
🙏 Emotional Support After an ITP Diagnosis
I know this might feel scary right now. I know there are unknowns.
But your body is not your enemy.
And this diagnosis is not the end of your story.
And this diagnosis is not the end of your story.
There is hope here.
I’ve walked this road. I’ve faced the fear, the setbacks, the questions… and I’ve also experienced healing, strength, and a deeper understanding of how to care for my body in ways I never knew before.
You are not alone in this.
🤝 Next Steps After Being Diagnosed with ITP
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to figure this out by yourself.
Here are a few gentle ways to take your next step:
đź’› If you need encouragement and reassurance
My website was created for warriors just like you:
My website was created for warriors just like you:
Click over to the homepage for some more resources: ITP WARRIOR HOMEPAGE
🌿 If you’re looking for a supportive community
Join my Facebook group, Platelets, Plants, and Prayers, where we talk about natural ways to support the body, share experiences, and encourage one another:
👉 [Join the community]
Join my Facebook group, Platelets, Plants, and Prayers, where we talk about natural ways to support the body, share experiences, and encourage one another:
👉 [Join the community]
📖 If you’re ready for a deeper, step-by-step guide
I’ve created a resource that walks through the areas that made the biggest difference in my own healing journey—from food and inflammation to toxins, stress, and more:
👉 [Explore the ITP Healing Guide]
I’ve created a resource that walks through the areas that made the biggest difference in my own healing journey—from food and inflammation to toxins, stress, and more:
👉 [Explore the ITP Healing Guide]
You don’t have to do all of this today.
Just take one small step.
And if today’s step is simply choosing hope over fear…
that’s more than enough. 💛
that’s more than enough. 💛
In the 1950s, researchers at Harvard conducted a fascinating study with rats that revealed something far deeper than endurance—it uncovered the power of hope.
In the experiment, rats were placed in a container of water to see how long they could swim before giving up. On average, they lasted only about 15 minutes. But when researchers rescued them just before drowning, dried them off, let them rest, and then placed them back in the water, something incredible happened. The same rats swam for more than 60 hours.
What changed?
Not their muscles. Not their ability.
It was their belief that rescue was possible.
They had learned that help could come—and that hope changed everything.
How This Connects to Our Health and Faith
Like those rats, our health struggles can make us wonder: How long can I endure what I’m going through?
When I was facing ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenia), there were moments I felt like I was barely treading water. With no experience and no hope, I didn’t know if I had the strength to keep going. But through each trial—and each rescue—I learned something powerful.
It wasn’t about my own strength or ability to “swim.”
It was about the knowledge that rescue was possible.
Once we’ve been pulled from the water a few times, our hearts begin to draw a new conclusion: I can be saved. God can meet me here again.
Just as those rats swam longer after experiencing rescue, we too can endure longer when we know that God has delivered us before—and He will do it again.
As we see someone survive, that can build hope and resilience in us.
That’s why sharing our testimonies matters so much. When you see someone rise out of a health battle—when you see someone walk through ITP and find healing naturally and spiritually—it plants hope in your heart that you can rise too.
What We Feed Ourselves Determines Our Strength
In the Harvard study, the rats eventually did die after 60 hours. But it makes me wonder: did they really die of exhaustion… or of starvation?
We, too, can only endure for so long if we are not feeding ourselves properly—physically and spiritually.
- We need nourishment.
- We need truth.
- We need the Word of God to sustain us through long nights of waiting.
“But those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength;
they will mount up with wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary;
they will walk and not faint.”
— Isaiah 40:31
they will mount up with wings like eagles;
they will run and not grow weary;
they will walk and not faint.”
— Isaiah 40:31
When we feed on God’s promises, our endurance increases. We find that we can tread the waters of uncertainty a little longer—because we’re not relying on our own strength. We’re trusting the One who rescues.
From Struggle to Strength
Seeing how God brought me through ITP reminds me that He is always near and that no trial is wasted. Every time I’ve been “pulled from the water,” it prepared me to swim stronger the next time.
If you are struggling with low platelets, chronic illness, or any season of uncertainty—please remember: you are not forgotten.
God is near, even in the deep water. And because He is your rescuer, you can endure with hope.
God is near, even in the deep water. And because He is your rescuer, you can endure with hope.
Keep looking up.
Keep believing.
And keep treading—because your rescue is coming.
Keep believing.
And keep treading—because your rescue is coming.
🌿 For ITP Warriors Waiting on the Lord
If you’re walking through ITP or another autoimmune condition and you’re searching for strength—both naturally and spiritually—I’d love to walk with you.
In my community, Platelets, Plants, and Prayers, I share encouragement, natural wellness tips, and faith-filled hope for healing.
You don’t have to face the water alone.
Hope and healing are possible.
Hope and healing are possible.
đź’› Want to be reminded that hope still wins?
My devotional, "Battles & Breakthroughs: Victory in Christ for Chronic Illness and Life's Toughest Battles", was written straight from my own seasons of deep water. Each daily entry and reflection is designed to lift your spirit, renew your faith, and remind you that God never wastes a battle.
My devotional, "Battles & Breakthroughs: Victory in Christ for Chronic Illness and Life's Toughest Battles", was written straight from my own seasons of deep water. Each daily entry and reflection is designed to lift your spirit, renew your faith, and remind you that God never wastes a battle.
Let these pages encourage your heart while you wait on the Lord.
When you're living with ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenia Purpura), it can feel like your life has been hijacked. The unexplained bruises, constant fatigue, fear of bleeding—it’s enough to make anyone feel defeated. But what if the most powerful healing tool isn’t a medication… it’s your mindset?
The Power of the Words You Speak
If you’re like many ITP warriors, you may have caught yourself thinking or saying:
- “I can’t live like this anymore.”
- “This is a horrible disease.”
- “My life will never be the same.”
- “I’ll be stuck with this forever.”
These thoughts may feel honest in the moment—but they can also become traps.
Dr. Bruce Lipton, author of The Biology of Belief, teaches that our cells respond to what we believe. That means the way we think and speak about our health can literally shape the way our body heals. You’re not just dealing with platelets—you’re dealing with beliefs that either support your body… or sabotage it.
Flip the Script: Mindset Shifts That Encourage Healing
Let’s try something radical. What if you flipped the script?
Instead of saying:
❌ “I have a disease.”
Try:
✅ “I’m healing from a disease.”
❌ “I have a disease.”
Try:
✅ “I’m healing from a disease.”
Instead of:
❌ “This is ruining my life.”
Try:
✅ “This is challenging me to grow in strength and resilience.”
❌ “This is ruining my life.”
Try:
✅ “This is challenging me to grow in strength and resilience.”
Instead of:
❌ “There’s no hope.”
Try:
✅ “Hope may be quiet right now, but it’s still here.”
❌ “There’s no hope.”
Try:
✅ “Hope may be quiet right now, but it’s still here.”
This isn’t just semantics—it’s strategy. You’re choosing to speak life over your body instead of death. That matters.
This Is Not Toxic Positivity—It’s Healing Focus
To be clear, flipping your mindset isn’t about pretending everything is fine. It’s not about ignoring blood test results or pretending you're not afraid.
This is about acknowledging your pain while still choosing a path of possibility and purpose.
You can say, “This is hard” and still believe, “I can heal.”
You can cry and still declare, “I’m stronger than I feel today.”
Speak Life Over Your Platelets: A 7-Day Challenge
Want to try it? Here's a simple challenge:
👉 For the next 7 days, speak one hopeful, healing-focused statement out loud each morning.
Here are a few to get you started:
- “My body was created to heal.”
- “Every day, I’m moving toward better health.”
- “I am not defined by ITP.”
- “I choose hope, even when I don’t feel it yet.”
Even if you don’t believe the words at first, speak them anyway. Speak them until you do.
🌿 Faith for the Journey
If you’re a person of faith, it helps to remember that your mindset isn’t just a mental battle — it’s a spiritual one too. God sees your struggle and walks with you in it. When the road feels uncertain, His Word can anchor your heart and bring peace to your thoughts. You don’t have to face ITP or any health journey alone. As you speak hope over your healing, remember what God speaks over you — strength, purpose, and peace.
Here are a few verses I cling to:
- Isaiah 41:10 – “So do not fear, for I am with you... I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
- Romans 15:13 – “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
- Psalm 103:2–3 – “Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits—who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.”
If you would like more encouragement for your journey, be sure to check out my book, "Battles and Breakthroughs". It is a devotional written for anyone battling a chronic illness or struggling with a difficult battle.
Final Encouragement
You are not a victim of ITP. You are not broken beyond repair. You are a warrior in the middle of transformation.
Flip the script.
Choose healing.
Speak hope.
And watch your body begin to follow.
Choose healing.
Speak hope.
And watch your body begin to follow.
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