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My 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 MoreLyme Rage
“The sun raped my eyes leading to an anger that would boil up inside me” I want to share this example without preamble, because it’s the best example of Lyme rage that I have. I’ll explain more on the topic later. Suffice it to say that Lyme rage is nonsensical....
Read MoreDiarrhea: The Lyme Disease Symptom Nobody Wants to Talk About
It’s a biological necessity and yet we whisper about it as though we should be ashamed. But, ee have to talk about this symptom of late-stage Lyme disease and its co-infections. If I had been less embarrassed to discuss my bowel issues, I may have been diagnosed much sooner.
Read MoreThe Dark Chasm of Samento and Banderol
In honor of Lyme Disease Awareness Month, I will write a series of posts that share honest insights of my Lyme disease treatment. For the two months that I stumbled around the dark chasm of Samento and Banderol I felt alone, vulnerable and dissociated from the world. I hope by...
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 MoreShould I Exercise While Treating Lyme Disease?
As a lifelong athlete, this question plagued me for the two-and-a-half years I was in treatment. Don't let it plague you.
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