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Posted 11/26/2017 11:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,
I am new to this group, I'm thankful that I've found a place that I can express myself. I have had clinical depression for a long time & it's been under control. Now, having Lyme...this is a whole new ballgame of social isolation. I'm scared that I will go down further & further in my depression. I've been relying on my husband a lot for emotional support, he's been great, but he made it clear to me yesterday that every conversation has to do with Lyme. I understand his frustration & I feel bad about it, but I have nothing else to talk about! I see that I have to widen my life or get it back, but it's just not happening right now. As a result of his statement, I've shut down with him.
I am fairly newly diagnosed & this all seems so surreal to me, I've always needed someone to validate my experience, and without that I fear for my mental health. I grew up without emotional support & I disassociated a lot. To make matters worse, I am in recovery....12 years and last week I fired my sponsor over the phone in an argument, I was trying to express my concern for her because she has not been showing up, she yelled & wouldn't let me speak, I felt like I had no choice, I am feeling very alone.
Thanks for listening,
Lisa
Posted 11/26/2017 11:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,......... welcome to the lyme forum.

The top "stickie post" on this form has lots of lyme info- recommended, as it saves you some time.

Many of us have experienced what your going thru- different degrees of it. The healthy people of the world dont always have insight on what it can be like, but, we need to try to blend in to,and do things we like to do (or still can ect).

As far as depression, there are many herbs and supplements that help that, but its not recommended to combine them with Rx depression meds for those who take them. Lyme can cause depression, ( a toxic side effect) and so can the chemical methalation process in the brain. Some of us get into off topics like the methalation / gene stuff if your into that after a while being here.

For starters..... you usually you want to get your gut healthy, if its not (lots if special diet info here) and follow with eradication of the lyme.

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-lyme forum mod-

Post Edited (astroman) : 11/26/2017 8:45:11 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 11/27/2017 12:11 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you!
Posted 11/27/2017 1:31 AM (GMT 0)
Hello Lisa, welcome !

Sorry you are having problems with your husband because of Lyme disease.
Is it possible to seek out a counsellor/therapist to talk to?

I did that for awhile - the Counsellor wasn't lyme Literate but it still helped for me to have a place to go and talk. I used to look forward to the appts.
This was when I was undiagnosed and was suffering with both anxiety and depression.
I didn't "solve" anything - but it was a safe place to talk (and cry).

Maybe that would help you too?
Posted 11/27/2017 1:37 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you!
Posted 11/27/2017 4:36 AM (GMT 0)
You're not alone, that's for sure. I've the hardest time with my depression - my whole life, actually. But now it's ten times worse. I feel like an out of control teenager and I'm 42. I have good days and bad. They're especially bad when I'm on my period - like now. I feel hopeless, lost, sad, mad, you name it.

It all passes with time. Just ride it out. Take CBD, Happy Campers, get some quiet time, watch movies that make you happy. I'm re-watching Downton Abbey right now and I swear, it's saving my life.
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