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I was bitten 11 years ago and have never been
the same.
I was diagnosed 5 years later with Late Stage
Lyme Disease.
I am seeing a therapist and he said that he notices Hypomanic tendencies:
(only 5 visits all of which surrounded a
horrible car accident, issues with my company,
moving and financial issues, as well as a near
divorce, hence, STRESS.)
I have been more angry and agitated since the
initial infection. IDEAS anyone?
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bettyg
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what's hypomaniac tendencies? sorry, new term for this neuro lyme..
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Yes my husband suffers from Lyme Rage. It's horrible at times, he completely turns in to another angry , mean, and very aggitated person. Says he doesn't even feel like himself.
I suggest you get on Bart treatment as this is a common symptom of that type of co-infection. You can do a search that others and myself have written about here on Lymenet regarding Lyme rage to read more...
Hang in there !
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OVER ALL SYMPTOMS and ETIOLOGY: A distinct period of persistently elevated,
expansive, or irritable mood, lasting throughout
at least 4 days, that is clearly different from
the usual non depressed mood.
The clinical features of mania reflect a marked
elevation of mood, characterized by euphoria,
overactivity and disinhibition. Hypomania is the
mild form of mania. Hypomania lasts a shorter
time and is less severe, with no psychotic
features and less disability. Hypomania can be
distinguished from normal happiness by its
persistence, non-reactivity (not provoked by
good news and not affected by bad news) and
social disability. Mania almost always occurs as
part of a bipolar affective disorder. The social
disability of mania can be severe, with
disinhibited behaviour leading to significant
debts (from overspending and over-generosity),
lost relationships (from promiscuity), social
ostracism and lost employment (from reckless or
disinhibited behaviour).
Hypomania may feel good to the person who
experiences it and may even be associated with
good functioning and enhanced productivity. Thus
even when family and friends learn to recognize
the mood swings as possible bipolar disorder,
the person may deny that anything is wrong.
Without proper treatment, however, hypomania can
become severe mania in some people or can switch
into depression.
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Dekrator48
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Hi,
Here is a link to a good brochure on ilads.org...it is for psychiatrists/therapists...you could print it out and give it to them....
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Keebler
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I would NEVER go to any therapist who was not completely - thoroughly- educated about lyme.
You said a therapist and he said that he notices Hypomanic tendencies
Then he has no clue about lyme.
I was label Hypomanic at one point, put on effexor and it fried my brain and ears.
Lyme is a toxic infection that creates an exito-toxic state. You need someone expert with lyme or you will not receive treatment you need - even if for psychological or emotional issue.
Ask the lyme experts in your area for a list of therapist who are ILADS educated and also may deal with natural solutions that are easier on your liver.
So much has to do with the liver. Don't buy into the "hypomanic" label.
Keebler
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You said you were diagnosed, but did you get treatment for lyme? What? For how long?
Was it combination treatment for at least 30 weeks?
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You asked: "Has anyone had any of those symptoms?"
YES. Most anyone with lyme experiences a wide range of symptoms, including a "wired but tired" state.
The toxins from infections, brain inflammation, the liver stress and the exhausted adrenals are all part of this.
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You need good adrenal support, magnesium, fish oil and B-vitamins.
Also, be sure to have zero aspartame/Nutrasweet/Equal - even a trace in a cough drop can cause excito-toxic reactions. MSG is also neuro-toxic and will create a hyper effect.
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This book, by an ILADS member LLMD, holds great information about treatments options and support measures:
These authors suggest licorice can help block the lyme toxin (but licorice, by itself, can be stimulating. You would need it in a formula. There are two LL NDs in your area who would know what to do.)
BIOCHEMISTRY OF LYME DISEASE: BORRELIA BURGDORFERI SPIROCHETE / CYST
by Prof. Robert W. Bradford and Henry W. Allen
EXCERPT:
. . .
A discovery of great importance relating to a toxin produced by the causative agent of Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, has been linked to a similar toxin produced by the organism Clostridium botulinum.
. . . .
- Full article and great photos at link above.
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NOTE OF CAUTION: While this is an excellent article regarding the information about the spirochete/cyst, there is one serious caution with one of the treatments suggested: Bismuth.
Bismuth, in various forms or methods of use, can (and has been) fatal. So, cross that off your list. If you download the article, please copy and paste this note to top your page.
Reading - and learning - about the nature of this infection is invaluable. The authors offer much in that regard, I'd just wish they'd adequately cautioned bismuth.
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