so much anxiety today does anyone else have severe anxiety with lyme

Sometimes i think i am going to lose it so much severe anxiety and fatigue today insomnia racing thoughts is this all normal w lyme which makes me depressed so confused jennifer

I have terrible anxiety. Although there is a certain amount of relief having lyme to blame.. it sure doesn't make you feel better when you are feeling anxious or depressed.

I havent found anything that really helps. I just tell myself that I won't feel like that forever. It's the hardest part of this disease for me. I'd rather have a migraine than feel like I am losing my mind.

I wish I could offer more advice, I have reached out on this forum. People telling me that it will be ok is very transparent when it gets really bad. It's hollow advice, but when it clears even for a minute or two, you will be thankful.

I really really feel for you. Know that I truly understand and live this every single day.

It sounds stupid.. but sometimes i go and stand or sit outside and just feel the Earth. I imagine my feet touching the earth and think about the tree roots beneath me. I try to connect with nature and focus on watching the bugs fly around and the birds singing their sweet songs. I ask myself if humans are the only species on this planet that feel anxious or depressed..

If you ever want to talk this is a great resource. People here are very understanding and welcoming. Good luck on your journey.

My anxiety was so bad, that it bordered on agoraphobia, I barely left the house. For me the issues wasn't leaving the house so much as getting in the car. When ever I got into a car I would have an anxiety attack. My attacks affect me physically. My stomach and chest tighten like they are being squeezed, my arms and legs get tingly and numb. I get light headed and feel like I'm going to pass out. Sometimes I think it'll be easier if I did.

I'm pretty sure my anxiety has a lot to do with my stomach issues as well. Serious abdominal issues here. I am getting help with my acupuncture. I've noticed I can be in a car longer and longer, but if I'm having a bad stomach day I just stay home.

Funny enough, I did give myself an anxiety attack while watching a football game a couple of weeks ago.

I have this too. I actually was very anxious yesterday. I take l-theanine when I can't manage the anxiety any more. This is a natural way to help. It takes about an hour to work and then it lasts for a few hours. The doc said I can take it 3 times per day.

Thankyou glad i am not the only one with the anxiety it is def the hardest sympton to deal with jennifer

Hi katebirch not sure if i like my dr yet all i know is she is expensive she put me on valtrex to treat coinfections first no antibiotics because she said it would shock my system i gues herxing maybe jennifer

Hi catchscooter, i am so sorry you are going through this. I have extreme anxiety and depression that comes and goes and when it comes i feel like i am going insane and losing touch w/ reality. for me, i could be in a great mood and feeling well and in a split second everything changes and i go from zero to crazy, but i found that it helps in these times to strongly remind yourself that this is the lyme and not you, it is not who you are it is the disease and nothing more and soon it will be gone. In the darkest times it also helps to reach out to a loved one who knows whats going on and tell them how you are feeling and coach them ahead of time that in these times you need positive encouragement. Good luck. This too shall pass.

Unexplained anxiety was one of my first major symptoms. It wore me down since I was having night anxiety and I couldn't sleep. I believe that's how my other latent viruses or co-infections came out as my immune system and adrenals took a hit.

While on Doxy I still had the anxiety. After getting on Zithromax as well, anxiety seemed to slowly disappear. Eventually I tested positive for Lyme and showed a positive IGG for Bartonella. The LLMD told me that Bartonella can cause the anxiety or emotional problems as well. Interesting enough is I had some medication complications and had stopped Doxy and ZITH. for a week. Later that same week I had a few instances of the anxiety creeping back. I don't know if it was in my head or the meds being gone, but most likely I hadn't treated the Bart long enough.