I've had so many BEYOND strange, trippy symptoms over the years with Lyme disease, that I just feel the need to share...ha.

One time I felt that if I looked in the mirror I would see a man standing there. No, I'm not a man...so that's a bit disconcerting. I literally felt like my body was changing into a man's. My husband assured me this was not true and was quite frightened.

There have been times when I've looked down at my hand (usually only one) and it scared me because for some reason I didn't recognize it. Very, very odd.

I've had hallucinations that people were calling me name or that I could hear someone I knew laughing. I've imagined that I've smelled smoke, pizza, and ammonia.

I've seen the blinds spin around and around when I knew that they are not doing that. I've also seen the walls breathe in and out.(I mean really, who needs LSD when there's Lyme Disease??)

I've had strange speech impairments. Sometimes I sound like I'm Hungarian/French/German. Other times I just stutter or slur my words. I've had someone ask if I'm from Munich!

When I'm in a car a very unusual thing happens. I'm like the mirror that says, "objects may appear closer than they actually are". It's as if I'm stuck in a terrifying 3D movie. All the cars seem as if they are literally trying to jump inside and get me!It would seem that I'm spatially challenged. Consequently, I no longer drive.

Wow, you are bringing back several memories!

I used to experience most of what you are describing, the hallucinations, voice changes, etc.

I also experienced hearing voices, even ones that would wake me from a sound sleep, and the smells that could not possibly have been there.

Yes, I used to say who needs mind-altering drugs when there's Lyme?!

Lyme 'messes' with your mind. I've since had a doc tell me that when I was seeing things and hearing things, it was the Lyme "ENTERING" my brain!

Well, I don't know if I buy that one because I think it was in my brain long before that. Maybe it was entering a specific quandraint of my brain at that time.

Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. Happens to the best of us!

Hi and WELCOME! Get a LLMD or at least Dr that is willing to learn about lyme. Borrelia Burgdorferi is a clinical diagnosis, based on symptoms and on your response to treatment. Good Luck, bumpy road ahead.

Post for a LLMD in Seeking a Doctor. Ps remember I am not a Dr, just a fellow sufferer.
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