Lyme Disease Support Group
Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the Northern Hemisphere. It is now one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the U.S. Lyme disease is caused by infection with the Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, and is primarily transmitted to humans as well as dogs, horses and other domesticated animals by the bite of infected ticks.
i was diagnosed with lyme disease 2 months ago. i have no idea how long ive had it. im so sick of being depressed for no reason and crying for no reason, i cant help it and its really getting to me. i have hurt myself so many times b4 i was diagnosed and still am, its the only way i can feel better. today i had my first anxiety attack in a few months. i thought it would never stop and im sick of these anxiety and panic attacks. i just want all this to be over and done with!
I know it is not a life to live. Then I found out that all these years it was Lyme. I realy feel sad that it has led you to cut. I really wish we could find something else for you to do to help. Are you seeing a good Lyme doctor? I take this natural product called SAM-E, you find it at just about any store, grocery or Walmart or Walgrees, Rite Aid. Well our bodies make it naturally and the Lyme kind of depletes our system of it.
I started with 1-300mg tablet and was told if I didn't feel it then to up it by 1 more 300mg tablet every 2or so weeks until I maxed out at 1200mg. Well that is what I take 1200mg everyday and it has really helped me with my depression.
There is a depression group on here too. I belong to it and maybe it will help to see that there are alot of people just going thru the same thing as you are. I think there is even a teen depression group might be better.
I am so sorry that you have to live with this but it does get better. Hang in there. Have you though about maybe seeing a counselor for the cutting. Maybe there is an underlying cause why you do that. Don't loose hope, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
I hope that you continue to stay strong and know it does get better it just depends how long you have had it. Has she tested you for any of the co-infections that go along with Lymes? If not be sure to ask her about them. My doc says the Lyme cannot be killed until you take care of the co-infections.
I will keep you in my prayers. Posting here is a good thing. It is nice to know that the things we are going through other people understand. Hugs :)
You're not depressed for no reason. There is always a cause for things, even when it's not apparent. As others said, Lyme can cause depression and anxiety.
If you're hurting yourself, then you do need someone to talk to about it. It helps to let things out and gain insight into yourself.
The medications do take time to work and having someone to talk to during this time can help you to cope with all the stuff that comes up.
Good luck with your ballet. Do you watch, So You Think You Can Dance?
i am def not about to go to counseling im sorry, and my doctor does know ive been depressed but like uve said its one of the symptoms.
at least now im not going to that terrible school i went to last year, thats one of the reasons i started cutting, people were brutal to me. so now im back to home schooling but that means being home with my mom....