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Posted 5/30/2018 12:37 AM (GMT 0)
Hello,

I am really struggling & am waiting for treatment to begin. I don't know why my doctor is spacing it out so much from the first visit.

Anyways, does anyone have tips & encouragement while I am waiting?

I have removed everything from my diet but juice, protein shakes, & cooked vegetables. That is helping with the ibs-like symptoms for sure.

My main concern is the immense amount of depression & anxiety I am experiencing.

I could use eencouragement.
Posted 5/30/2018 12:58 AM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome to our community SongBirdie,

Sorry you are dealing with the depression and anxiety symptoms that these infections can cause or make worse .
Please know that you are not alone, and many of us here do understand what you are going through.

Always feel free to post any questions you have or reach out for any support needed.

We do encourage all new members to read our "new to Lyme" start here thread at the top of the page. It has great information on detoxing, symptoms, testing and more.

You can begin detoxing by taking warm Epsom salt baths, dry brushing before hand to open up pores and help the detoxification process.

Eliminating sugar is also helpful. Get plenty of good sleep. Build your immune system up.

You may want to call your llmd and ask if you could use Tryptophan: 1000 to 1500 mg a day to help with the anxiety and depression.

Check for side effects and contradictions.

I wish you the best of healing and others will be along to chime in also. Take care.
Check for side effects and contradictions.
Posted 5/30/2018 8:20 PM (GMT 0)
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Posted 5/30/2018 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
SongBirdie,

What a sweet sounding name 😊

I didn't see your post until late last night, when I was too tired to say anything sensible.

I'm so sorry for what you're going through.

You said: "I am really struggling & am waiting for treatment to begin. I don't know why my doctor is spacing it out so much from the first visit."

Did you recently have a tick bite or a bullseye rash?

What kind of doctor did you see?

Did you test positive for Lyme or any coinfections?

We could probably offer better advice if we knew a little more about your situation.
Posted 5/30/2018 8:46 PM (GMT 0)
I just looked at your other post on the thread about Rage. I'm right here with you. This is the scariest time of my life, too. I've been trying to treat myself with herbs following Buhner's protocols for the past year. I feel like I'm in over my head at times too. I do consult with an LLMD, but she uses antibiotics. I've been trying to avoid that since I am very sensitive and can't tolerate the herxing.

I go through bouts when I get scared and feel helpless and hopeless. I lost my job because of mold and Lyme and am almost out of money, so I understand the financial fears, too.

You certainly are not alone.
Posted 5/30/2018 8:46 PM (GMT 0)
I agree with goshawks suggestion about sugar. I think you would be wise to nix the fruit juice. Fruit juice is pure sugar. Watch out for sugar content in the protein shakes.

gluten free may be a good thing for you.

exercise is important. even if you can only walk around the block - do it.

These three things helped me a lot!
Posted 6/18/2018 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who posted on my thread here. I just posted another post here: https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=4025419

Looking for lots of feed back.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

<3 SongBirdie
Posted 6/19/2018 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
SongBirdie, it's gonna have its ups and downs. Meh ups and big downs. The trick is to keep going even when you don't feel like it. It's a long, hard journey. Just knowing that helps. Think of it like climbing Mt. Everest. Good days, bad days, takes a long time, probably the hardest thing you'll ever do in life...but if you keep going, you'll get there.
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