Lyme Disease
How to Talk About Lyme Disease Without Losing Everyone You Love
Talking about Lyme disease often goes wrong — even with people who love you. In this piece, I explore why conversations about Lyme can create distance instead of support, the hidden grief behind frustration, and how Lyme can quietly take over your identity if you’re not careful. You’ll learn how to communicate your struggles without sounding hopeless, when not to talk about Lyme, and how to ask for real support without pushing people away. This isn’t about pretending you’re fine — it’s about being heard, protecting your relationships, and remembering who you are beyond Lyme.
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What Actually Moves the Needle in Lyme Healing (And What Doesn’t)
Healing from Lyme disease is not about trying harder. It is about doing fewer things in the right order. This article explains what actually moves the needle in Lyme healing and why so much well-intentioned effort quietly backfires.
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The Question Every Lyme Patient Asks Too Early
“How long will this take?”It’s often the first question people ask after a Lyme disease diagnosis. In this article, we explore why that question shows up so early, how focusing on timelines can quietly slow healing, and what tends to be more supportive to focus on instead during the early stages of recovery.
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I Read 100+ Emails From Lyme Patients. Here’s What I Learned
I Read 100+ Emails From Lyme Patients. Here’s What I Learned
Every month or two, I send a simple email to the L...
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I Don’t Know If I’m Healing — or Just Getting Better at Living Like This
There’s a quiet moment in healing from chronic Lyme when symptoms may ease, but certainty hasn’t arrived yet. This post explores why that in-between phase feels so confusing—and why it’s often a sign of transition, not failure.
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When Immune Support Backfires in Long-Term Lyme Disease
Immune support is often recommended for Lyme disease — but for many people, it makes pain and fatigue worse. This post explains why immune stimulation can backfire in long-term Lyme and what “support” really means.
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The Hidden Cost of Trying Too Hard to Heal
Trying harder to heal felt responsible—until I realized the hidden cost. This personal reflection explores living with Lyme, nervous system stress, and the shift from force to safety.
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Why Lyme Disease Pain Persists Long After Treatment
Long-term Lyme disease pain can persist even after treatment and improving labs, leaving many people confused and frustrated. This article explains why Lyme disease pain doesn’t behave like normal pain, what’s actually driving it beneath the surface, and the missing piece in recovery that’s often overlooked.
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Why You’re Still Exhausted With Lyme Disease (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)
Exhaustion is one of the most common and frustrating symptoms of Lyme disease. For many people, fatigue lingers even when they’re doing everything right. This article explores why energy doesn’t return the way people expect — and how understanding your body can remove confusion and self-blame.
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Can Lyme Disease Be Sexually Transmitted? What Patients, Herbalists, and Doctors Say
Can Lyme disease be sexually transmitted? Mainstream medicine says no — yet many patients remain unconvinced. This article explores patient experiences, Stephen Buhner’s biological insights, and Dr. Bill Rawls’ nuanced perspective on possibility versus proof.
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What Lyme Has Taught Me About Time
Lyme disease didn’t just change my health — it changed how I experience time. Healing isn’t linear, urgency can worsen symptoms, and progress often shows up quietly when we stop racing the clock.
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Living With Lyme Disease in the New Year: What Actually Helps
Living with Lyme disease can make the New Year feel heavy and overwhelming. This post offers a gentle, honest perspective on healing, progress, and letting go of pressure—without forced motivation or timelines.
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