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Posted 6/9/2015 2:25 AM (GMT 0)
So, I had lyme when I was 14 and got really sick from it. I've had all kinds of symptoms every since and been told it's anxiety. I'm scared to death that the Lyme has caused all these nerological and heart problems. I'm scared for my life
Posted 6/9/2015 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Rachael I'm sorry you are feeling scared. Are you sure it was Lyme? If it was were you treated for it? Anxiety does give you a lot of symptoms that make us feel horrible and sick. Have you done any test to ease your mind?
Posted 6/9/2015 2:54 AM (GMT 0)
Yes I was treated for Lyme and I had blood took today to check for it again :/
Posted 6/9/2015 2:55 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Rach,

Are you worried that you have had a relapse? If you were treated at the time of your infection, then I am pretty sure you've nothing to worry about.

Lyme can cause anxiety...or just be a trigger, as some illness can...

So you are likely clear of the Lyme, but just left to deal with the anxiety.

Can you talk with your doctor soon for reassurance, and for coming up with an anxiety management plan? This would be the best possible step for you to take.:)

Keep posting, and let us know what you hear, okay?

S.C.
Posted 6/9/2015 2:59 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you :) and yes I'm scared to death that I have relapsed
Posted 6/9/2015 2:13 PM (GMT 0)
I have been to the ER three times within 6 months with panic attacks which I was sure were heart attacks. It is a terrible feeling, and be sure that you are not alone.
How I have decided to handle it from now on is to be fatalistic. When they come up, I just say to myself. OK, If I'm going to die, then so be it. So far so good. Of course I am an old man, and you probably are young, so maybe it would not work for you. I do wish you well in your struggles with this debilitating, scary health issue. wink
Posted 6/9/2015 4:40 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Mickey and welcome!

I am glad to see you have found us, and are responding...and hopefull finding this a place of comfort and support.:)

We are here to encourage one another, so keep posting...and please feel free to start a thread of introduction for yourself when you feel comfortable doing so. (Post New Topic icon, above left toolbar.)

Please also check out our Resources at the top of the main page here for great information and self help material.:)

Talk to you soon.

Scaredy Cat
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