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Jennifer70
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Member # 30280

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Hi everyone,
Im new to all this, so bear with me. For a long time now I have felt foggy brained, lack of concentration, really spacey, and worst of all lack of emotion.

I can't say it's depression necessarily, but it's like I don't feel anything inside. Almost like my spirit is gone, and Im just there. If that makes sense. Im sure the intense pain Im in has something to do with it.

I told my doc about it, but she didnt address this at my first appt...maybe she thought once i started treatment for a few weeks things might improve? I really don't want to go on another medication. Prior to all this, I rarely took an advil once in a while.

Im sure there are others who feel this way, any suggestions?

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Psalm 119:50
My comfort in my suffering is this: Your promise preserves my life.

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Yes, I understand what you're describing, it's common with CLD, and it does get better (lessen) with appropriate treatment.

Gentle detoxing helps many symptoms. Try drinking water with lots of lemon juice in it.

Patience and persistence is most important!

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seekhelp
Frequent Contributor (5K+ posts)
Member # 15067

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I have this too. Very little emotions anymore but fear when I feel toxic. No love, no compassion, no excitement most times. It's like Lyme took it all away. Being chronically ill for 3+ years and not being able to get out on my own much did it to me. [Frown]

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lyme in Putnam
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Member # 11561

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I've lived this. It's bad. Do a search on this and you can see how some have coped. I never got used to this and I never will. To me it's the worst symptom cause you feel like u lost yourself. Hopefully it will pass quickly for you. Be well

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norcal
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Member # 29829

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lyme in putnam discribed it for me in one sentence"like you lost yourself.

That is exactly what I would say to myself every day, just existing.

The scary thing was that I kept thinking like i was never going to get better. But I am.

I wonder if other chronic disease makes you feel that way?It is bizarre.

Hope this gives you hope.

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Babbs
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Member # 27887

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Yes, me too....feel like I am just going through the motions....many days I am disappointed when I wake up, takes a while to attach myself to something that gives meaning...thankfully my kids, even though they are grown, give me a reason to go on...

I have tried psyc meds but I dont do well with them so it is just up to me to cope

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