Category: What Can I Expect During Lyme Treatment?
33 posts in this category
“Lyme Disease Really F#@king Sucks!”
I was a little over a year into my treatment when the prevalence of curse words in my journal took an uptick. It's a wonder, truly, that it didn't happen sooner and more often. After all, Lyme disease really does f#@king suck. 11/4 – I’m sad and I’m scared. Also...
Read MoreI Was Diagnosed with Lyme Disease Today. Now What?
I remember the day I was diagnosed with Lyme disease, bartonella and babesia as though it was yesterday. When my Lyme literate doctor spoke those words, “your test came back and you have a CDC confirmed case of Lyme disease,” my world momentarily stopped spinning. It was one of those...
Read MoreShould I Go On Vacation During My Lyme Battle?
With summer upon us I'm seeing this question a lot..."Should I go on vacation during my battle against Lyme disease?" The responses range from, "hell no!!" to "Yes, definitely! Your body and mind need a vacation. Getting away will do you good." While I agree with both sentiments, I believe...
Read MoreDeciding to be a Warrior not the Victim
Wallowing is what I would call it. I spent my days wallowing. Going through the motions, fending off fear, confusion and loneliness…and wallowing. I went to bed fearful that I may not wake up and I woke up dreading the day. Stumbling through the motions of a life colored by...
Read MoreI was Scared. It’s Okay That You’re Scared Too.
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 MoreMy Take on Lyme Disease Protocols
From the standpoint of a Lyme warrior and Lyme survivor, I'd like to discuss my take on Lyme disease protocols.
Read MoreThe Will to Keep Going
I remember June 23, 2017 with bizarre clarity. I say bizarre because, despite the jarring effect it has on my memory, there’s a blurriness that surrounds that day. A hidden urge to wipe it all away. June 23 was the appointment that marks the beginning of my Lyme disease treatment....
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 MoreAll the Other Crazy Weird Symptoms
I have written about my list of Lyme disease symptoms. Today, I would like to cover some of the other crazy weird symptoms I experienced. So often, as Lyme warriors, we get caught up in the big, obvious symptoms like exhaustion and dizziness. And understandably so, but it was all...
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