Category: Remission/Recovery
9 posts in this category
Breaking The Chain of a Chronic Illness Mentality
For twenty-plus years my Lyme disease went undiagnosed. I then battled this horrendous disease for two-and-a-half years. Once I conquered and was pronounced in remission, I began showing signs of PTSD. I sought out a therapist and was diagnosed with chronic PTSD. For the past three years I have been...
Read MoreVacation for the Mind
Many of us take 'vacations' but not all of us consider the rejuvenating experience of taking a vacation for the mind. Lymies in particular have a mind that never stops. I know, I remember. The life of a Lyme warrior is a never-ending mental slog. Am I right? What is...
Read MoreHow Do You Deal With Loss?
Nov 15, 2022
Blog Comfort/Mental Wellness Remission/Recovery What Can I Expect During Lyme Treatment?Loss can mean so many things. The loss of a loved one. Loss of a coveted career position. But what about the loss of a life you once believed was your path forward? How do you deal with that loss? For so many Lymies, we deal with loss on a...
Read MoreThe Reality of Life After Lyme Disease
The reality of life after Lyme disease will likely not be how you imagined it. I know that I imagined partying with my friends again, going to rock concerts and becoming a marathon biker. All roses, sunshine and balloons. For me, at least, that’s not exactly how it all unfolded....
Read MoreYour Body is Still Your Own
Oct 26, 2022
Blog Comfort/Mental Wellness Remission/Recovery What Can I Expect During Lyme Treatment?For years I have been angry with my body. At some point, long before my Lyme disease diagnosis, it stopped performing the way it used to perform. It became slow, painful and less agile. Eventually, I stopped listening to its moaning and disregarded its pleas for my attention. Then, I...
Read MoreReinventing Yourself
Accepting that you’re unable to continue in a career that you love because your mind and body aren’t functioning properly is a difficult pill to swallow. The little voice in your head that tells you ‘you’re not good enough’ is hard to stifle. And yet, we soldier on. With each...
Read MoreAbandonment
Sometimes I have a difficult time admitting when I’m struggling. I still get frustrated with myself when I feel like I’m backsliding. This may have something to do with my abandonment issues, which unexpectedly rose to the surface about ten days ago. With a shocking onset, my PTSD symptoms began...
Read MoreThe Aftermath of Lyme Disease
During my treatment, as life passed me by, I would stare out my windows anxious to rejoin the world. I lamented all of the things I was unable to do: riding my bike, rock climbing, going for walks with my husband and my dog, paddle boarding. I was certain that...
Read MoreLearning To Be Well After Lyme Disease
Learning to be well after Lyme disease is a daily practice. There's is a re-learning process that takes place. Be patient with yourself and keep moving forward.
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