Tag: Lyme
The 10 Type of People You Will Deal With When You Have An Invisible Illness
Maneuvering the minefield of “how are yous,” unwelcome personal health questions and recommendations from strangers, friends and loved ones isn’t always easy. Answering these questions or responding to these comments when you are chronically ill and have an invisible illness can be challenging. You have to quickly assess whether the […]
Fear, Immune System, Lyme Disease, Lyme Disease Awareness
CONTRARY TO WHAT YOU BELIEVE A LYMEY CAN’T MAKE YOU SICK, BUT YOU CAN MAKE THEM SICK!!!!!
Public Service Announcement Lyme Disease cannot be contracted through casual contact. Hugging or shaking hands with a Lymey is completely safe. Even if you share a drink or food (not that we ever advise that you share food and drinks with anybody), you will be safe. Please be considerate and don’t […]
challenges, Happiness, Lyme Disease, Lyme Disease Awareness
Lyme didn’t define me, it helped me evolve into who I meant to become…
As a person facing an extremely trying illness (Lyme Disease) I made sure my illness did not define me; instead I let it evolve me. My life took a huge turn, after i have became bedridden and fully dependent. I’ve started my own blog to share my struggles, to become […]
Fear, Friends, Love, Lyme Disease, pain, Support
1000 words I want to say, but I won’t
1000 Words I won’t say I want to talk about my disappointments, but I won’t. I am too embarrassed to say anything. Instead, I will talk about what my goals are. I want to talk about my expectations, but I won’t. I am too shy to say anything. Instead, I […]
challenges, Friends, Love, Lyme, Lyme Disease, pain, Side effects of Lyme disease
Social outing for a friend’s farewell luncheon
I had the opportunity to see a good friend of mine, Gerry, today. I’ve known Gerry for almost 5 years. He is a trend setter, fun, down to earth person. He has a wonderful wife, who I admire due to her determination in fighting against cancer and adorable children, who […]
Cure, Fear, Love, Lyme, Lyme Disease, Lyme Symptoms, Lyme Treatment, News
Somewhat good news from the doctor
The Visit to The Doctor Amazingly enough my little brave soul was really good during this process. Even when he got blood drawn for the first time, he did very good. Our doctor is very child friendly. The experience was pleasant and Toprak enjoyed the 2 hours we spent at the doctor’s office. Our […]
Fear, Friends, Love, Lyme Disease, Lyme Treatment, pain, road trip, Side effects of Lyme disease, Support
They say there is a reason for everything
Going back home I moved to Northern Virginia July of 2012. I was looking forward to living in a place that will somewhat give me the city life that I miss so much. NOVA has better schools, more public transportation, more restaurants (not just tons of franchise ones), more job […]
Cure, Detox, Friends, Herx, Lyme, Lyme Treatment, Support
What about the future!
Losing Purpose Yes I am a fighter and I am strong. That could be a good thing or a bad thing, when fighting a disease like mine. Good thing for obvious reasons. Bad thing for not so obvious reason. See strong people are used to having a goal, accomplishing tasks […]
Cure, Fear, Friends, Herx, Lyme, Lyme Symptoms, Lyme Treatment
I don’t know what you see!
I know what I feel… …physically, when herxing. I can’t even lift my fingers. Pushing down the keys on my laptop actually hurts. I can’t get up while laying without the help of another person. Walking is extremely painful. My body is aching all around. My muscles feel very weak. […]
Friends, Herx, Lyme, Lyme Treatment, News, Support
Learning to ask for help
I am independent, I can do this by myself If you have Lyme disease and you start treatment, you quickly learn that asking others for help becomes part of your life. I must admit it is not an easy thing to do. Before my treatment started, I was a very […]