The first step to winning a fight is understanding your opponent. Chronic Lymies are surrounded on all sides and need as much help as they can get in the fight to stay alive. September is Suicide Prevention Month, and as such is the perfect time to talk plainly about this “touchy” subject. Nothing is solved […]
Many have asked, “Is chronic Lyme disease real?” We are here to tell you that it is not only real, but it is destroying people’s lives. Many suffering from chronic Lyme have been searching for treatment for years and wondering if a cure will ever be found. In this article, we will tell you everything […]
Life is hard enough when you have chronic illness without giving ourselves a mental beat-down, so why do we do it anyways? Making small changes to be kinder to ourselves can go a long way. Here are some ideas to get started: 1) Don’t dwell on mistakes Everyone makes mistakes, it’s a part of […]
Lyme disease affects an estimated hundreds of thousands of people each year, and you might be nervous about how Lyme is actually spread. It seems like everyone is getting Lyme and while that isn’t true…everyone is susceptible. Keep reading to learn how Lyme spreads (and how it doesn’t.) How is Lyme disease transmitted? Borrelia […]
We all know that fatigue and pain are some of the main culprits beating you up on a daily basis. With weights such as these slowing you down, it can be hard to find motivation to do much of anything. Here are some ideas to get yourself going: Surround yourself with good company The […]
Two weeks ago, the New York Times published an article, “My Son Got Lyme Disease. He’s Totally Fine.” In an attempt to comfort other parents and those concerned about Lyme disease, Apoorva Mandavilli tells the story of her 9-year-old son’s experience with Lyme disease. Mandavilli’s son, Akash, was lucky enough to receive his round […]
As more and more people are getting diagnosed with Lyme disease, more and more people are having to ask themselves, “Do I have Lyme disease?” Because of this, it’s important to take every precaution possible. If you think you may have gotten infected from one of those nasty ticks, keep reading for everything you need […]
Mental health is a highly relevant and discussed topic in this day and age. Many seem to speculate over why mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression are much more prevalent now, as opposed to twenty years ago. According to Mental Health America, over 44 million adults have a mental health condition in the United […]
When you get married, you vow to stay with your partner in both sickness and in health. But nobody ever expects to marry or become someone who is always “in sickness”. Chronic illness is difficult and many couples would argue that chronic illness is even ruining their marriage. Here are three of the biggest ways […]
My husband What drew me to Ryan was how straight-forward and honest he was. He was very talented, confident and hard working. He was a major gentleman, super good-looking, incredibly funny and social. I admired all these things about him and felt I was the luckiest girl to have snagged him up. I’ve watched him […]
