Could It Be Lyme Disease Symptoms?
The Strange Symptoms That Are Too Often Dismissed
Lyme Disease Symptoms Are Often Misunderstood—Until You Meet Someone Who Understands It
You’re not imagining it. The symptoms that don’t make sense. Your body feels like it’s falling apart one day at a time—and you are being told, and starting to think that “it might be all in your head.” In fact, if you’ve seen doctor after doctor and still don’t feel like yourself, it could be something many medical professionals still overlook Lyme disease.
Lyme disease is real, complex, and far more common than most people realize. The hardest part? It doesn’t look the same in everyone. One person may feel joint pain, nerve pain, another may feel intense anxiety, and someone else may struggle with fatigue, brain fog, or visual disturbances. Sometimes… it’s all of the above—and more.
As a Lyme-literate practitioner and someone who has personally walked this road, I want to help you understand what you (or someone you love) might really be dealing with.
The Emotional and Mental Symptoms of Lyme Disease
Many people with Lyme experience severe mental and emotional symptoms that seem to come out of nowhere:
Sudden panic attacks, even in people who were never anxious before
Depression that doesn’t make sense, or respond to therapy or medication
Irritability, mood swings, or feeling emotionally “raw”
Difficulty focusing, brain fog, or feeling disconnected from reality
A sense of hopelessness, fear, or overwhelm
A sense of feeling unbalanced, like they can fall off the earth at any time
These symptoms are often labeled as “psychological” or “stress-related.” But the truth is: Lyme can inflame the brain. These symptoms aren’t made up—they’re neurological.
The Physical Symptoms of Lyme Can Be Confusing—and Ever-Changing
Lyme disease doesn’t sit still. It migrates through the body, often presenting as mystery symptoms that move, shift, or intensify for no apparent reason:
Muscle and joint pain that “moves” from one body part to another
Visual disturbances—floaters, flashing lights, or eye pain
Fatigue so crushing it’s hard to get out of bed
Dizziness, poor balance, or feeling like the room is spinning
Food sensitivities that didn’t exist before
Digestive upset or IBS-like symptoms
Heart palpitations or temperature regulation issues
Insomnia or disrupted sleep patterns
One day, your arm hurts. The next, it’s your eyes. Then your mood crashes, your head hurts, and your skin tingles. It’s exhausting, confusing, and deeply emotional.
Two Real-Life Examples That Changed Everything
A 10-Year-Old Boy Who Just Wanted to Be Understood
His legs hurt. His eyes were bothering him. He didn’t want to do schoolwork and seemed to be withdrawn. His mom assumed it was behavioral—until she remembered all the bug bites he’d gotten from the school playground. It wasn’t bad behavior. It was a tick-borne illness. And once we tested, we confirmed what his body had been trying to say: Lyme disease.
A Woman Dismissed by Tests—But Not by Me
She came to me exhausted, anxious, dizzy, and reacting to nearly every food she ate. Regular bloodwork said she was “fine,” but something in me knew we needed to dig deeper. The Lyme test came back positive. Her eye pain, floaters, and dysautonomia symptoms made sense. With the right plan, we helped her start healing. Because the right testing and a Lyme-literate approach matters.
What Is a Lyme-Literate Practitioner—And Why Does It Matter?
Too many mainstream doctors don’t recognize Lyme unless there’s a bullseye rash or a recent tick bite. But Lyme can go dormant and then become active again—sometimes years later. It can also cause a cascade of immune, neurological, and hormonal issues that look like something else.
As a Lyme-literate functional health practitioner, I am trained to:
Recognize the wide range of Lyme and co-infection symptoms
Run accurate, functional tests (not just standard bloodwork)
Personalize a healing plan based on YOUR body and history
Walk with you emotionally through the ups and downs
I also live this journey myself—I’ve battled Lyme for forty years, and understand how overwhelming it can be when your symptoms aren’t taken seriously.
You Are Not Alone—And You Deserve Answers
Whether it’s you, your child, or a loved one—don’t let anyone tell you it’s all in your head. If you’re experiencing symptoms that seem odd, out of character, or impossible to explain, Lyme disease symptoms could be the missing piece.
I see this every day. I believe you. I understand what this illness can do—and more importantly, I know what it takes to support the body and mind in recovery.
Ready to Finally Get Answers?
If this sounds familiar, I invite you to book a virtual or in-person consultation with me. We’ll go beyond basic bloodwork, look deeper, and create a plan to help you feel like you again.
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