Lyme Diary
The goal of my blog is to share my experiences in the hopes of helping you to feel less alone and scared. I will be honest with you, no sugar-coating. For that reason, some content may not be appropriate for young children. That is up to your discretion. When you begin treatment, know that it is common, normal even, to get worse before you get better. Keep going. Keep fighting! It will be worth it.
At the Very Least, You Must Love Yourself
May 31, 2023
Blog
Comfort/Mental Wellness
Chronic Illness,
grace through illness,
love yourself,
loving yourself,
Lyme Disease,
lyme warrior,
my body feels foriegn,
My battle was very long and very hard. It has taken me three years into remission to realize that, at some point, I stopped loving myself. Sure, from the outside it appeared that I was taking care of myself. I was regimented about my treatment, I did everything I was...
Read MoreBartonella Toes and Lyme Disease
May 24, 2023
Blog
Symptom Specific
Bartonella Toes Lyme Disease,
lyme disease rash,
peripheral neuropathy Lyme disease,
rash lyme disease,
tingling hot rash,
What Is This Painful Rash on My Toes? Bartonella toes are one of the weird and randomly bizarre symptoms that left me feeling like a human experiment when I was in treatment for Lyme disease. There may be a more scientific term for the painful rash on my toes, but...
Read MoreSeasonal Changes Can Be Difficult for Lymies
May 16, 2023
Blog
Symptom Specific
change of seasons,
Chronic Illness,
Lyme Disease,
lyme warrior,
seasonal changes cause herx,
weather change cause herx,
For most people, the changing of seasons is an exciting time. Whether you prefer winter to summer or spring to fall, it always feels like a time of beginnings. For those battling Lyme disease however, the change of seasons brings along a slew of feelings, questions and concerns. I remember...
Read MoreI was Scared. It's Okay That You're Scared Too.
Apr 12, 2023
Blog
What Can I Expect During Lyme Treatment?
Chronic Illness,
Lyme Disease,
lyme warrior,
PTSD,
Like prey being hunted I can never relax. A ticking time bomb waiting for the relief of an explosion. Angry that I am unable to perform the simplest of tasks. I curse you and beg for relief. I dream of that girl dancing in a field of wildflowers. Yearning for...
Read MoreA Few Poems of Love and Gratitude
Apr 4, 2023
Blog
Comfort/Mental Wellness
Chronic Illness,
Joy in Suffering,
Lyme Disease,
lyme warrior,
So, today I am suffering from major writer’s block. There are times when I feel like I’m not doing enough, or perhaps more accurately, that I wish I could do more. I really do truly wish that I could wrap you all up in security, love and grace. I want...
Read MoreLymies Need More Help and Attention
Mar 28, 2023
Blog
Misdiagnosed/Undiagnosed
Chronic Illness,
Lyme Disease,
lyme warrior,
PTSD,
Surrounded by a sea of unknowns, drifting in a boat of loneliness. Questions loom and swirl like the torrent of a hurricane. The winds whisk us away to a place of torment. Pain, fear and suffering bounce off our boat like a thousand tiny rainy drops, saturating our every waking...
Read MoreThe Emotional Toll of Lyme Disease
Mar 21, 2023
Blog
Comfort/Mental Wellness
Chronic Illness,
Lyme Disease,
lyme warrior,
PTSD,
“Crying is like an orgasm for the soul.” I heard this while re-watching Season 3 (episode 1) of Ted Lasso last week and immediately jotted it down. I knew then that I would be writing about the emotional toll of Lyme disease this week. When I think back to my...
Read MoreMy Podcast with Integrative Lyme Solutions
Mar 15, 2023
Blog
Misdiagnosed/Undiagnosed
Chronic Illness,
Lyme Disease,
lyme warrior,
PTSD,
I was recently honored to be invited onto the Integrative Lyme Solutions podcast with Dr. Karlfeldt and Tanya Hoebel. This was my first podcast ever and they were very kind to me. I wanted to share it with you today. The lesson I hope you take away from my...
Read MoreI Miss the Me I Used To Be
Mar 7, 2023
Blog
Comfort/Mental Wellness
Chronic Illness,
Lyme Disease,
lyme warrior,
PTSD,
“I miss the me I used to be.” When I logged on to my Facebook group this morning and started scrolling through your comments, this is the first one I came across. It breaks my heart a little every time I see a post like this. Today, I just want...
Read MoreMy Take on Lyme Disease Protocols
Feb 28, 2023
Blog
What Can I Expect During Lyme Treatment?
Lyme Disease,
lyme disease protocols,
Lyme Protocols,
lyme warrior,
Before I write anything here I must iterate that I am not a doctor. This is strictly my opinion, as a Lyme survivor and Lyme warrior. Having not done any intense research I can only share my experiences. I have looked up some of the protocols to see what they...
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