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 […]
If you asked around among your friends and colleagues, you’d be hard-pressed not to find someone who’s been affected by Lyme disease—the notorious infection caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted to humans through the bite of a tiny infected black-legged or deer tick—or another tick-borne illness such as Babesia or bartonella. That’s […]
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 […]
Dear friend, Let it be known that you are a warrior. I know when someone first called me a warrior I thought, “I am not a warrior, I am no more special than you. I am just a girl trying to survive disease”. But you know what? That girl is a warrior and you are […]
Dear Tanica- I wanted to write you a letter and express my love for you. I know you have struggled with Lyme for years now, and I know that there are days you don’t want to get out of bed, stand on your feet all day at work, or even be around people. Somehow though, […]
Dear Fellow Lyme Warrior, You may feel alone at times in this battle, but you are NOT alone! You may lose friends and acquaintances along the way – that’s okay, because those aren’t YOUR people then anyway! You may be questioned over and over again about the validity of your disease, treatment and symptoms – […]
Dear Lyme, You don’t know me, but I met you about two years ago. You were hanging out with my brother. I didn’t know it then, but you were slowly bringing him down, draining the light from his eyes. That’s what you do isn’t it? You find the best people on earth, and then you […]
Whether you’re new to Lyme disease or have been dealing with it for years, you might be wondering whether or not the symptoms you’re experiencing with Lyme are unique to you. Here are some answers to those “is it only me?” questions! What are the symptoms of Lyme disease? Symptoms vary for each person, but […]
