Do you sometimes wake with doom & gloom....

I do the same. I try compassion for myself, and try to remember this is an emotion and it will eventually pass. But combined with the mental confusion, physical symptoms (most of my physical stuff is gone now), and the rest of the world not understanding what we go through in the course of a day it does get discouraging. I start with an intention and say it out loud. Then I try to move my body by a good stretching, or a walk, then try to reach out to someone to talk or connect on those terrible days. The jittery/anxious/not being able to organize or think clearly is toughest for me. Hang in there. And glad you reached out. I think most of us feel that here and know you are not alone.

I can also relate. I often wake up feeling discouraged and/or depressed (they go hand in hand), but it lifts as I engage in the day. Meditation and a spiritual practice is important and helps me get on the right track. I also find nature incredibly important and soothing. I live in a big city, but fortunately, there's a small park across the street from where I live and trees outside my window. I also have a couple of VERY large plants in my bedroom that are beautiful and inspiring. Reaching out and having, as well as giving, support is important, I agree.

Yes, I've had a long road and am still treating. When I first got Lyme I was not diagnosed until two years later where I tested pos for a western blot. I had terrible aches and pains mostly in my hips and neck, fatigue, headaches, chills, sore throat flu like feeling most of the time or when I got run down. It wasn't until 2005, that I got diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thryroiditis and recommended I see to a person who specialized in Lyme. But still not feeling well. I have been to three different Lyme specialists and I go in and out of remission. My best times were when I was doing a lot of exercise (spinning) and sweating. I stopped because it was too fatiguing. Now having a tough time since February. Just went to a medical intuitive( just posted on that) for want me to see a Chinese Medicine doc to build up my system with the other herbs I am taking. Seeing her Friday. Only did antibiotics for a short time. My system crashes with vigorous die off and sometime I can't function so I choose to go a slower route. Felt better with antibiotics but my LLMD says my system isn't responding to them right now. So using herbs and supplements to calm my inflamed brain, heal my gut. Go in and out of killing off the bacteria and viruses. Now mostly have brain fog, forgetfulness, trouble concentrating, tremors, jittery, anxiousness. depression??, mostly b/c of fatigue and lack of thinking straight!! I do get some aches but approaching 60 I think that is normal stuff. Headaches can be rough. Very sensitive to food, too. I didn't catch mine in time so please don't be discouraged for the longevity of my case!

Girlie said...
The doom and gloom hits me most mornings before I even know I'm awake - if that makes sense...it's what wakes me up.

Horrible way to start the day - climbing out of that dark hole..

Yep that's it. For the longest time it was exactly like that. Tho lately it hasn't been what's waking me but once I'm up, it typically hits in about a 1/2 hour or so.