Category Archives: Illness

10 YEARS

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INSIDE MY MIND – 4

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INSIDE MY MIND – 3

I realize that even the people who are closest to you may never fully grasp the range of limitations this disease will put on you every single day. They may never comprehend what it is like to experience such extreme … Continue reading

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INSIDE MY MIND – 2

I am exhausted trying to make other people happy when I need to focus on my health and what truly makes me happy. I know that may sound selfish but at this point I am done always being there for … Continue reading

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INSIDE MY MIND – 1

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2 YEARS LATER IN A DIFFERENT WORLD

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LYMIES…CAN WE ALL PREDICT WEATHER CHANGES?

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POEM – 4 (MY ONLY OPTION)

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POEM – 3 (TORMENTED)

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THE PAIN OF DEPRESSION

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THE SCARY TRUTH ABOUT LYME DISEASE

For years the general public has been lead to believe only people living in certain areas, such as the Northeastern region of the United States, can acquire Lyme disease. This misconception cannot be any further from the truth. In fact, … Continue reading

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LYME DISEASE – “THE GREAT IMITATOR”

Lyme disease, also known as Lyme borreliosis, is a worldwide epidemic. The number of cases across North America continues to increase at an alarming rate. Due to several misconceptions surrounding the truth of this debilitating illness it is often overlooked … Continue reading

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SUPPORT SYSTEM

I will never understand the reasoning behind me contracting Chronic Lyme disease but I will continue to fight against it taking over my life. It takes all my energy to write and type so I will be posting a few … Continue reading

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LYME DISEASE VS CHRONIC LYME DISEASE – WARNING SIGNS

Chronic Lyme disease and Lyme disease are two completely different diseases. When I have to explain to people that I have Lyme disease they automatically assume I will be fine in six weeks if I just take antibiotics. This is … Continue reading

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SYMPTOMS KILL

There are over 100 symptoms associated with Lyme disease. No two individuals will ever experience the same exact symptoms. Lyme disease can impact various parts and virtually all systems of the body. The complexity of the disease can often mimic over 350 … Continue reading

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QUOTE – 1 (INSPIRATIONAL)

An inspirational quote I came across! “Maybe you have to know the darkness before you can appreciate the light.” -Madeline L’Engle

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POEM – 2 (NO HOPE)

This is a poem I wrote a year ago after feeling decent for a few days. Then my symptoms returned with a vengeance and I was then again confined to a solemn realm of solitude. I cannot believe this is happening … Continue reading

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MY STORY – THE BEGINNING

For the first two years of my disease I was still frantically running around attempting to figure out what was happening to me. I felt out of control with all of the bizarre symptoms I was beginning to possess. In 2009 … Continue reading

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THOUGHTS – 1 (PARALYZED MIND)

I can’t think straight anymore. My mind is paralyzed as my body remains weak and vulnerable. I need to get out of here. I am screaming but all they hear is silence. Trapped in a world destined to make me a failure. … Continue reading

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INCESSANT INSOMNIA

As if I were not already constantly plagued by endless symptoms I have come to the realization that the insomnia is so severe at this point it is literally ruining my life. It makes it impossible to stare at a computer … Continue reading

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POEM – 1 (ONE by ONE)

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THE DEADLY DISEASE

If someone walked up to me six years ago and told me I would be bedridden for the next three years of my life from a tick bite, I would have laughed. Unfortunately, I am unable to laugh anymore all … Continue reading

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