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.
The Dark Chasm of Samento and Banderol
May 9, 2022
Blog
Symptom Specific
What Can I Expect During Lyme Treatment?
Chronic Illness,
Lyme Disease,
Samento and Banderol,
I just want to feel human again. I fell like a shell of the person I once was. It’s not just energy, or the lack thereof, but a loss of emotion. ~Journal entry 11/9/17 Lyme Disease Awareness Month In honor of Lyme Disease Awareness Month, I will write a series...
Read MoreHow I Gained a Sense of Power Over My Disease
Apr 25, 2022
Blog
Comfort/Mental Wellness
Lyme Disease,
Power of thought and intention,
Power over disease,
Why I named the Lyme bacteria invading my body Today I want to share with you how I gained a sense of power over my disease. It’s sort of a silly little story but I hope you will find it beneficial. As I’ve shared many times already, I felt so...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Journaling During Lyme Treatment
Apr 18, 2022
Blog
Comfort/Mental Wellness
What Can I Expect During Lyme Treatment?
benefits of journaling,
Lyme Disease,
“Putting your feelings down on paper…it makes them real. Which can be terrifying. But, that will give you power over them.” Servant – Season 3, Episode 1 “Donkey“ I was struck by this quote the other night from a TV show I have been shamelessly binge-watching. I found myself pondering...
Read MoreShould I Exercise While Treating Lyme Disease?
Apr 12, 2022
Blog
Symptom Specific
What Can I Expect During Lyme Treatment?
Exercise,
Exhaustion,
Lyme Disease,
There is no simple answer to the question of whether you should exercise while in treatment for Lyme disease. As a lifelong athlete, this question plagued me for the two-and-a-half years I was in treatment. I did some digging around and found a few articles regarding exercise and Lyme disease....
Read MoreFinding Peace in the Struggle
Apr 7, 2022
Blog
Comfort/Mental Wellness
Chronic Illness,
Joy in Suffering,
Lyme Disease,
lyme warrior,
Finding peace in the struggle against Lyme disease is challenging to say the least. However challenging it may be, finding an inner peace within your battle is deeply replenishing. It is also a delicate balancing act. I am now a little over two years into remission from Lyme disease and...
Read MoreCommunity for Lyme Warriors
Mar 31, 2022
Blog
Comfort/Mental Wellness
Symptom Specific
What Can I Expect During Lyme Treatment?
community,
Lyme Disease,
Lyme warriors,
One of my biggest complaints from the time I spent in treatment was the lack of community for Lyme warriors. That’s truly why I started this blog. For those who are in the midst of battling it, it can feel really lonely and scary. I know that I felt scared...
Read MoreLearning To Be Well After Lyme Disease
Mar 22, 2022
Blog
Remission/Recovery
Chronic Illness,
Learn to be well,
Lyme Disease,
Recovery,
Learning to be well after Lyme disease is harder than you might think. You would think that hearing the words, “You’re in remission,” would be a welcome relief. And you would be right, it was fantastic! But, there’s a curious thing that happens which few people consider after battling a...
Read MoreSuperhero Pose
Jan 18, 2022
Blog
Comfort/Mental Wellness
Superhero Pose,
In a recent post I shared with you how I used fear as a tool during my long battle with Lyme disease. Now, I’d like to share with you a tactic I wasn’t aware of during my journey, but that I think could prove useful to many of you still...
Read MoreUsing Fear To Cope With Anxiety
Jan 8, 2022
Blog
Comfort/Mental Wellness
What Can I Expect During Lyme Treatment?
Anxiety,
Fear,
Lyme Disease,
There have been many times over the past few years that I have stopped to reflect upon my journey and the tactics I used to survive my arduous battle against Lyme disease. Could I have been stronger? Should I have pushed myself harder? What if I had remained more positive?...
Read MoreLost in the Medical Shuffle
Jan 8, 2022
Blog
Misdiagnosed/Undiagnosed
Symptom Specific
broken medical system,
Chronic Illness,
Lyme Literate Doctor,
lyme warrior,
Lyme disease has been coined The Great Imitator. With its multitude of symptoms, spanning all organ systems in the body, Lyme disease is particularly difficult to diagnose. Broad spectrum diseases, that are difficult to diagnose, leave patients circling the drain of ill health. Many are left bouncing around a medical...
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