Enduring Darkness

Recently, a friend battling similar illnesses I once faced as a result of the “Lyme complex” called & asked if I ever felt like a loser while fighting Lyme disease & issues related to it, as it is something she struggles with greatly currently. (*note, I have not had to seek any treatment for Lyme,...

Emotional Numbness: The Difference Between “Depression” and “Lyme Depression”

There is severe depression, and then there is Lyme depression -which, for many with Lyme, is not actually depression at all. It is emotional numbness but they do not know how to describe it, much less care to whilst in a numb state. So when they see they their Lyme specialist or any other doctor...

Lyme Lessons: For those who brave the dark side of the moon

I do not know what the future will bring, but I know it is a future worth fighting for. I do not know if I will always be sick, but I know healing is something worth pursuing. I do not know if the majority of my life will incessantly consist of the same four walls,...