My Surprising KEY to Mental Health Recovery in Lyme Disease & Reset on the Run Info!

I’ve been asked SO much about how I maintain my mental health through my healing journey from Lyme disease. Because if you didn’t know, mental health struggles of ALL kinds often manifest or are exacerbated when battling Lyme disease.


Honestly, I hardly feel qualified to answer or address the topic because it’s not been easy for me to navigate, nor have I done it consistently “right” along the journey. I have had ups and downs; depression and anxiety. The lowest of lows have threatened to do me in. Mostly, GRACE and MERCY have kept me here more than anything I myself have done.


I’ll spare you much of the science-y stuff, but essentially, it’s hard to always know what is going on to cause this. Chronic illness of ANY kind can mess with your mind and send you spiraling. Lyme itself can attack the brain/nervous system and cause a variety of imbalances and unwarranted struggles. Lyme can also cause other physical imbalances or issues that can throw off the neurotransmitter and hormonal balance in your body (for example, by attacking your gut, Lyme can through off neurotransmitter production and decreased nutritional absorption, thus leading, in some people, to mental health struggles). Basically, there are MANY ways Lyme can impact your mental health. There are obviously wonderful professionals that can and should help get to the root cause AND keep you safe. (LLMDs and LPCs easily come to mind!)


But people want TANGIBLE ideas for helping themselves too, and I am HERE for THAT! I am ALL about being your own best advocate and owning your healing journey, and so if I had to give ANYONE struggling with mental health disruption while battling Lyme, I would definitely give them this piece of advice first: stay safe! (Seriously, don’t mess around - seek help immediately if you are thinking of harming yourself. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline can help: 1-800-273-8255). Second, I offer you this advice: 


Detox your life.


To be less broad - get toxins of all kinds out, and renew your mind daily with HEALING input. This includes: 


     ~getting rid of toxins in your environment (as much as you can control)

     ~getting rid of toxic relationships

     ~getting rid of toxins in your diet

     ~getting rid of toxic thought patterns and self-talk

     ~getting rid of any other toxins you can identify in your life


Then, continue to fill up on products and nutrition that bring HEALTH. Focus on truth, healing words, and positivity, while you continue detoxing regularly. This practice takes time to develop as a habit, and the process of detoxing is best tackled in baby steps to avoid additional stress, overwhelm, or anxiety. Yes, I guarantee you some days will be a FIGHT to do this, but it is one of the best things you can fight for in your healing. Working with a licensed therapist can help with this process too, if you are struggling. I can’t stress bringing in expert help enough!


I am also here to help the best I can! My passion is helping to empower you on your healing journey, so I’ve actually designed a program that helps to tackle mental health (and physical & spiritual health as well!) in an easy achievable way. It’s called Reset on the Run, and it’s a 21 day series of 5min “resets” you can do for self care and your health no matter your circumstances. If this sounds like something for you (or someone you love), you can find more info HERE. We start Oct. 12, so hop in asap so you can grab your supplies and be ready to go on time!


If you’re looking for a supportive community and more education along the way, jump over to my free Lyme-y & Crunchy group HERE.

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Meet Adele

 
          Half my lifetime ago I was expecting to be permanently disabled or even dead at a young age unless I found a way back to hope and health. As a result of a mystery illness, I was nearly bed-ridden as a teenager. Sometimes I had to CRAWL up the 7 steps to my bedroom to get to bed because I couldn’t walk that far. I HAD to nap every single day. I was in *constant* burning, aching pain throughout my body and experienced exhaustion and brain fog so bad I could barely communicate. I had quit all sports, babysitting and other jobs. My ambitions, successes, sense of self, and LIFE were slipping through my fingers. I had been misdiagnosed with autoimmune conditions for years only to finally discover that Lyme disease and co-infections were the primary culprit of my medical mysteries. At the time of my diagnosis, I was spiraling into depression, helplessness, and hopelessness.  I had no idea where this journey would take me, but I could not see a light at the end of it, and that was just plain scary.
 
          My mom took me to many doctors, but none specialized in Lyme and tick borne illnesses. They all treated the symptoms I was having as best as they could, but I was still getting slowly worse, or having side effects from medications I was being put on. So my mom and I sought alternative options out of desperation. Homeopathy, diet changes, proper supplements, and rest finally started to lead me into healing and the fog started to lift. During that time, myofascial release from a certified massage therapist was one of the most helpful modalities I tried. She used essential oils too, and that was officially my first introduction to their power. All of these alternative options helped me survive, start to thrive, and begin the next leg of my journey: becoming a nurse. I thrived in a career that combined science, research, and helping others through their suffering and health goals. In my young adult years, I finally had the opportunity to continue my treatment and health journey with a Lyme specialist, which has helped me heal more fully than I ever would have thought possible 10yrs ago. 

          I knew that as I got married, started a family, and was working on healing my body, I had some big goals: 1) to be there for my family and to be able to care for them fully and 2) to have a non-toxic home and life in order to live our best lives. My cousin shared with me some of her journey, which had similarities to my own. She was using some things I was already curious about, including essential oils and specialized supplements. I was HOOKED after the first sample I tried! I could now clearly visualize the next steps of my healing journey - hope had returned!
              
          Now, I have endless hope. I can LIVE LIFE. This is the healthiest I’ve truly been since about age 14 and I’m thriving! I’ve been able to advocate for my own 4 babies, 3 of whom have ended up with Lyme too. I’m dedicated to using my nursing background and love of education in combination with appreciation for functional medicine and alternative therapies to help everyone I can. My hope is renewed. I am empowered and equipped. I’m enjoying and embracing the journey and want to help YOU to be able to have all of that too!

          If you're ready to link arms with me and walk this journey together, please reach out! I'd LOVE to hear from you!


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