Category: Comfort/Mental Wellness
47 posts in this category
Remember to Breathe
I recently wrote about the worst night of my Lyme disease treatment. I realized after I hit publish and closed the mental door on that post, how deeply that experience had affected me. In writing about that night, I was forced to relive the trauma and the resulting wisps of...
Read MoreMy Fake Smile Became a Mask
Reflecting optimism I hear my husband walk in and gently nudge me awake. He doesn’t know it but I’ve been awake since I heard him start the coffee. I feel the weight of his body compressing the mattress behind me. With an effort that feels like slogging through quicksand, I...
Read MoreThe Awesome Sacrifice of a Lyme Warrior’s Caregiver
The Power of Grief “A central process in grieving is the attempt to reaffirm or reconstruct a world of meaning that has been challenged by loss.” -Robert A. Niemeyer When I was first diagnosed with Lyme disease, back in 2017, my husband wasn’t my husband yet. He was my boyfriend...
Read MoreCan Lyme Disease Cause PTSD?
Yes, yes it can! I awoke with a start to the sound of the front door rattling dramatically. Glancing at the clock by our bedside, I see the red numbers, 2:32, glaring back at me. Is someone breaking in? Are they already in the house? Staring frightened into the darkness...
Read MoreHow I Gained a Sense of Power Over My Disease
Today I want to share with you how I gained a sense of power over my disease. It's the story of why I named the Lyme bacteria invading my body.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Journaling During Lyme Treatment
There are a number of proven benefits to journaling during Lyme treatment. Journaling is an excellent way to track symptoms and serve as an emotional sounding board.
Read MoreFinding Peace in the Struggle
Finding peace in your struggle is a challenging, delicate balancing act. I encourage you to dig deep and find your purpose. Take the reins and be a warrior against disease.
Read MoreCommunity for Lyme Warriors
One of my biggest complaints from the time I spent in treatment is the lack of community for Lyme warriors. That’s truly why I started this blog. I hope to create that support network here.
Read MoreSuperhero Pose
Assume the superhero pose: wide stance, hands on your hips, chin lifted in defiance. See yourself as a warrior against disease.
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