Anybody with Lyme have unwanted thoughts?

I have strange thoughts that are unwanted that just cause me anxiety. Just overthinking dumb things. Don't know if its just lyme or part of the herxing/healing process. Just gets annoying.

Yes, a lots of them sometimes while herxing. Sometimes it's just anxiety feeling, kind of going all over the body without thoughts. The worst I had so far are thoughts about killing myself just to don't feel this whole thing anymore.

Tick41 said...
I have strange thoughts that are unwanted that just cause me anxiety. Just overthinking dumb things. Don't know if its just lyme or part of the herxing/healing process. Just gets annoying.

I have times where my thoughts make no sense too. Sort of like that halfway point you get....maybe watching tv and dozing off and you have nonsensical thoughts in your head like part dreams and part whatever you're hearing on the tv, except that the tv isn't on with these things. Mine are in the mornings mostly but not always.

It becomes impossible for me to focus or shut it off. Probably not what you're talking about but for sure annoying. I'd go so far to say upsetting.

Hope I'm not describing schizophrenia.

Oh, there are also the obsessive thoughts. Something that bothered or is bothering you that you can't get out of your mind, it just plays over and over.

Do either of those sound familiar?


Oh gosh Traveler, by the time I get better I'm going to have to repay you with a case of avena sativa for all the worries I give you, hope you don't mind the commercially made!

Post Edited (julymorning) : 3/25/2017 11:46:06 AM (GMT-6)

I go from feelings of doom and hopelessness to it's going to be fine. Talk about a rollercoaster ride!

goshawk said...
Please, if anyone is ever experiencing a very down moment...post something so we can help you through it.

We all have a real disease. The disease and the herxing may cause depression, bad thoughts, hopelessness or other fears.

Do not suffer alone. This forum offers support and when we are in a bad moment, or when we think of giving up, or become desperate,remember its not always something in your control(due to the illness), so please reach out.

We will make it through the bad and the good together.
Take care, Jo

Excellent suggestion Jo.

We really do try to be here for those bad emotional times, and the support from everyone is always so comforting.

yes, Lyme has changed my mental state completely. I was always proud and happy with my weird silly self; now I'm paranoid, self-conscious, jealous, anxious, beat myself up, discouraged, and mostly just feel stupid.
I overthink everything, but can't make decisions. My husband asked me if i wanted to watch tv or a movie, and deciding almost caused me a panic attack. Should we go to this way or that way on our walk? I don't know! i don't know! pick one for me! it's nuts

I was the same way, Babsbunny. Decision making was the worst part, usually causing a panic attack for me. I can now make all the decisions I need to, unless I'm herxing or really quite tired, and those times I do my best to not make decisions because I know I'm not making them 'from the right place' - a sane mind! LOL!

Aww...so sorry ChickNorris!

I know what you mean...I cry when I herx, too...and I worry...and feel like I'm never going to get over this crap.


Hope the sauna helps...and your day starts to improve....


(((hugs)))

Your thoughts and feelings will wax and wane. This is completely normal. I agree with cr3ativegirl.

Expect negative thought to happen. Have something pre planned ahead of time to interrupt the pattern of dark thoughts.

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is a great way to work through it. There are great videos on you tube and the action is more important than perfect technique.

Learn to recognize it as soon as it is happening and redirect as you planned.

Whatever you know will work to get you out of the bad place.

If you cant get out then confront your thoughts by writing them all down. Fill a page or two with any and all of your negative thoughts.

Then after a few pages, 30 minutes, or struggle for thought happens, take them all and rip them to pieces and say out loud "I am not my thoughts".

Discard them all. This is a great exercise which forces us to confront our thoughts. It is ok if they are dark, because no one is going to read them.

You know how people say 'try not to think about it'?

Lets try an exercise right now. Anyone can play along at home.

I want you to try NOT to think about a "Pink Elephant" for at least 10 minutes and then when 10 minutes have passed, scroll down
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.....What keeps happening?

It's human nature, so it helps to be prepared, and be aware.

Remember that you are not your thoughts. You can redirect your thought with a little preparation and awareness.