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Posted 4/14/2012 12:15 PM (GMT 0)
Hi All,

I usually post over on the lyme disease forum. I was diagnosed with Lyme and Bartonella last Novermber, am seeing a LLMD and have started treatment. Some of you may be aware but one of the major symptoms of Bartonella is anxiety. Its probably also fair to say that I have, prior to Lyme and Co diagnosis, always suffered from anxiety, a notable example being my exhibiting white coat hypertension on visiting the docs. BP sits around 125/75 at home but can be upto 200/100 at the docs. No doubt the situation is compounded by the Bartonella so I am looking for some suggestions to help deal with it - allopathic/ herbal/ behavioural. Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Hugh
Posted 4/14/2012 2:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hugh,

Welcome to HealingWell' A & P forum.   I am going to post a link to an older thread re your topic that you may want to read.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=1134744

I do not have a lot of background knowledge re Lymes but I have read that a broad range of mental health disorders  have been associated with Lyme disease, including   panic attacks, major depression,  and obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Positive self-talk when you are feeling anxious counteracts the common tendency to do the opposite:  to berate one's self with a barrage of negative statements. This is one I use a lot and it may be helpful for you.

When I am feeling anxious or panicky, I will focus all my energy on the "here and now".

I am glad that you have joined us. You will find we are a really caring group of members.

 

Posted 4/14/2012 4:21 PM (GMT 0)
Kitt,

Thanks for the reply and link.

H
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