Mental health

Lyme disease can affect the nervous system, but does that mean it can cause depression and anxiety? Here’s what we know about Lyme disease, mental health, chronic illness, sleep, and the complicated relationship between them.  

Lyme disease affects more than just the body. In this article, we explore the hidden emotional, mental, and social effects of chronic Lyme disease that many people silently struggle with every day.

Many people with Lyme disease feel mentally and emotionally different, not just physically sick. In this article, we explore the hidden neurological and emotional side of Lyme disease, including anxiety, brain fog, emotional numbness, depersonalization, and the feeling of “losing yourself.”