It seem there has been a number of Lyme related deaths recently, mostly suicide. My heart hurts to know that so many people are in such despair that they choose death. The trailer below spoke to my heart - particularly the last words: Disappearing From Society Trailer
Dr Klinghardt
There is a free online seminar this week focused on chronic Lyme. There are 4 or 5 talks each day and I have been listening intently to each one, hoping something will resonate with me as a next step or something to add to my current treatment protocol. Today's session included a conversation with…
Are You Useless?
One of the hardest things about being sick is feeling useless. You don't have to have a chronic illness to understand what I am saying. If you've ever had a bad cold, the flu, a broken leg, a surgery, or any other impairment, then you know what it feels like to be unable to do…
Discouragement
Discourage: to deprive of courage, hope, or confidence; dishearten; dispirit. Most days, I have great hope. I don't have unreachable expectations that I will get well overnight. I don't even have expectations that I will be completely healed one day. But I do have hope that I will continue to heal and improve. Then…
There’s No Place Like Home
I've been home almost 3 weeks and I am still noticing good improvement. I'm reluctant to say that because while it is true, I am improving, I am also still very sick and still have a lot of symptoms. I have had good days these past few years where I think I am improving…
It’s What You Don’t Know
Today is my last day at the Hansa Center. I have such mixed emotions - I am so looking forward to being home with my family, but I'm also sad to leave a place that has helped me so much, especially since I'm still having some difficult symptoms. Last night was rough and I woke…
Oooooo-klahoma
Let me start by saying - I'm still encouraged! However, yesterday (Friday) was pretty rough and today has had its challenges. Pain is usually my biggest obstacle. I've been on a ton of pain meds the last few years and have weened off most of them in order to get maximum benefit during my time…
Light
Probably my least favorite therapy so far is referred to here as "The LUX". This particular treatment leaves me with a headache every time - and today was no different. There are actually two parts of this therapy. One is electronic gemstone therapy (like a spotlight with different colors). Light (in this case, gem rays)…
Nausea & Acupressure Points
As part of my illness, I am frequently nauseated. And occasionally, that nausea becomes severe and I will vomit. My husband, desperate to help me when this happens, researched tools to that could offer relief. He found that there are several pressure point in the body that connect to the stomach and can relieve nausea.…
Hansa Day 2
Day 2 at Hansa was great! I had lots of energy and low pain. Another long day - 9am to almost 5. Additions to the treatment included the PowerPlate (a vibration machine that assists with exercise and toning, I may have t invest in one of these cool things) and an hour long full…
PhilippiJoy 