Topic: Anyone interested in Treating with Me, I'm in Maryland
lymetwister
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So tired of doing this alone. I'm 5 years into this crap and although I have my two great kids (9 and 11), I have no Adult life anymore.
I'm 43, but 21 at heart. I have no idea where I would ask such a question other than here.
I have a 5,000 SF home with tons of Amenities.
PM me if your interested. This is NOT a dating request. Would just like some kind of friendship, companionship in person, rather than just on a board full of posts.
Gary
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lpkayak
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i was with someone with lyme for 3 years and it was really nice to have someone there 24/7 that really "got it". good luck.
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Keebler
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- The flip side to thinking that a roommate might ease so much is that it is really like a marriage of sorts, even if a buddy. Two non-relative adults in a house - with two kids - can be hard work especially if you desire their collaboration.
The dynamics are just so complex. The kind of energy that will require of all involved can be intense, at best.
You'd also have to do all the credit and legal (criminal) background checks, really get to know them first over some time - and they, visa versa.
As for finding someone to come in as a coach for treatment, it would sure be so very nice but not sure that person even exits. If so, their fee would likely be rather steep.
Communicating with just one other person, sharing household duties, etc. is very stressful, indeed. If you need them to contribute ideas your treatment in any degree, you could also be short changing yourself. It's best to let your LL doctors guide your treatment.
Your area lyme support groups may be a good place for you to meet others, hear lectures, regarding treatment support.
Still, as you voice loneliness, I hope you can get out and find groups or other activities to find all kinds of camaraderie.
For the self-care practical stuff, though, you might consider forming some kind of cooking group where your neighbors, friends, or others could get together a night a week and cook healthful meals en masse and then everyone take home their share for the freezer.
Variations are endless. And this may already exist in your area.
Even a cooking group can bring relationships to your life and also ease in the practical matters. A group of your friends might want to hire a chef for a series of classes.
If you have no such friends, scout out the groups at area cooking classes. Join them, even if designing something in your home.
Rather than focus on just one person, by joining some kinds of groups, I've found that to be so much more enriching on so many levels. It's also much less energy to let others talk and I ease back into an easy chair if energy requires.
Other groups such as for Tai Chi or Qi Gong - healing circles, etc. are also good options for you to connect with others in the world.
If you like singing, find some song circles in your area (for whatever kind of music you might enjoy even if just to listen). They are all over the world. Find one near your &/or you can start one in your home, too.
You can also Google for "house concerts" to find music in smaller venues that is easier on the senses.
Even if you don't have the energy to join a group, just get out and be with others. Walk in a park. Attend a lecture or two. Find art.
Get involved in something you enjoy. Camaraderie will follow. -
[ 07-15-2012, 04:44 PM: Message edited by: Keebler ]
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Keebler
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