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Posted 1/30/2015 10:49 PM (GMT 0)
The past couple of years have been so incredibly hard! I felt so so so so sorry for myself. Respectfully, I'm super sick. Since being diagnosed alot of those feelings have faded. My energy has shifted. And it feels great!

I'm now putting my energy into healing instead of searching for answers. It's been quite the journey. I almost feel lucky to have this experience under my belt. I don't take things for granted like being able to walk to my car or swallow food. It has shed light on the beauty of the simple things. Being able to pick up my son is something that annoyed me when I was well, and now when I can pick him pain free I never want to put him down! I think being this sick is making me a more kind and gentle human. Which our Earth really needs more of!

Just thought I'd share with people that "get it". I really love all of you, thank you for being a part of my healing experience! Do something nice for yourselves, you deserve it!
Posted 1/31/2015 2:27 AM (GMT 0)
Good thoughts IHL! Keep thinking that way. :) Lyme does change people and makes one see things differently after going through the worst of it.

Do something nice for yourself too!

((((HUGS))))
Posted 1/31/2015 11:57 AM (GMT 0)
Hi IHL,

I'm so glad you are able to find the silver lining in this.

I am basically happy to be alive. I find a lot of joy in very simple moments.

Something else that was a game changer for me: making a complete mental shift from "I'm sick" to "I am getting well." It makes the inevitable bumps in the road so much more bearable.

Hugs and lots of self-care :),

Bluebyyou
Posted 1/31/2015 12:54 PM (GMT 0)
That sounds wonderful. I hope my mom can get to that point soon. We are still at the "it's lyme. No, really it is lyme and we CAN heal you" phase.
Posted 1/31/2015 1:05 PM (GMT 0)
You're so sweet! I love this post. Sending you a big hug!

Xxoo
Posted 1/31/2015 2:05 PM (GMT 0)
What a great attitude, IHL! Carry that throughout life and nothing will stop you!

As "they" say, perspective is everything.

The mind has much more control over our bodies than we realize. Glad you're in a better place and best wishes for your healing!!!
Posted 1/31/2015 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you everyone! I hope you all find something good about having lyme. Yes, shifting from "I'm sick" to "I'm healing" is life changing. Us humans must be pretty resilient. I spent the last 8 years or so being terribly ill with no answers, and it's only been 5 months since I've been in treatment and so much about my perspective has changed. I'm very thankful.
Posted 1/31/2015 5:03 PM (GMT 0)
IHL, you seem to be really turning the corner now! so happy for you!

Consider, too, that this may be more than a mental/emotional shift; you may be experiencing healing of your nervous system and reduced brain inflammation now. So, this is what normal feels like? No wonder I missed it so much!

two thumbs up!
Posted 1/31/2015 5:08 PM (GMT 0)
Ya for healing!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 1/31/2015 5:18 PM (GMT 0)
Definitely, Yay for healing!!! yeah Congratulations, IHL!!!

I too learned to appreciate and enjoy the simpler and smaller things in life so much more!! I step outside and it's a gorgeous day, hubby asks if everything is okay when I come to an abrupt stop and just look around, breathing deep - my answer? "Yep! Just enjoying a beautifully gorgeous day!" I really can't help myself! LOL!
Posted 1/31/2015 5:39 PM (GMT 0)
I love what you said speyfisher! I bet you are right! Normal feels sooooo good! I think I've been in a grumpy mood for years! I'm super super sick still and having like 50 symptoms on any given day. But I'm HAPPY. I haven't liked life for a really long time. I'm not in a panicked state anymore. I know that I'll get better. All of us will!

Traveler- You've helped me so so much! You are so selfless. When I grow up I want to be like you!
Posted 1/31/2015 7:38 PM (GMT 0)
Glad to hear it IHL, that's a great attitude! Very inspiring.
Posted 1/31/2015 8:08 PM (GMT 0)
IHL - the change in attitude - I believe it's a sign that you are progressing in treatment, and something is working!

Keep it going, you're on the right track!
Posted 1/31/2015 8:35 PM (GMT 0)
I think so too. It has to be! I really hope you guys all end up getting to feel this. I figured my brain and mood would be the last to heal. It probably isn't over, but these little glimpses sure are good motivation!

Like today is absolutely horrible! I feel soooo bad.. but I'm still in good spirits!
Posted 2/2/2015 9:36 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much for sharing! It is so nice to hear some positive news! We tend to take the small things for granted. Blessings!

~Ducktapetherapy77

Posted 2/2/2015 11:11 PM (GMT 0)
This is my all time favourite video.

Alice reminds me so much of my grandmother. Not that my grandmother survived the concentration camps, but she did suffer from congestive heart failure from the age of 70. The doctors said she wouldn't survive to 75, but she lived to 99. Her attitude was like Alice's. She was never unhappy, she was grateful for everything. She was always smiling. She was my angel. I miss her so.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOvOpuSMS-U
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