Tag: #PTSD
17 posts tagged with "PTSD"
Vacation 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 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 MoreMy List of Lyme Disease Symptoms
I have been spending a lot of time on Facebook Lyme disease support groups. A recurring theme of people reaching out with questions about bizarre symptoms they’re experiencing has me reaching into my memory bank. I know how they’re feeling. In fact, the desperate fear of the unknown that I...
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 MoreNo One Can Steal Your Inner Power
What follows is a dream I had about a year ago. At the time I was really struggling with my PTSD and feeling too weak to defend myself. My mind was playing terrible tricks on me, allowing me to believe I didn’t have the power to move on. That was...
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 MoreLyme Disease, PTSD and Pandemic Fatigue
The reality of pandemic fatigue is apparent everywhere. With the new threat of yet another variant, I take the time to shine a light on pandemic fatigue, Lyme disease, PTSD and honoring yourself through it all.
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