In an emotional fog

I’m thinking of going to a Counsellor to talk about my feelings/fears etc.
Give my husband a break.
I have been saying this for a couple of years tho....

Hugs to you CalmLittleBudha

I have DR really bad for almost 8 years now. I notice mast cells make it worse and poor diet. Theanine keeps the anxiety at bay for me. Apart from that, finding someone to talk to about the core of the issues is probably most helpful.

Thank you. I know all too well how hard this symptom is. If you'd like to email me feel free. I know it helps to have someone to reach out to who shares your experience

Sorry to hear your struggling, I feel like lithium irritate isn’t working for me either, I’ve been having awful nightmares too since starting it so I’m going to stop.

I’ve started burner pinella, no idea if that’s going to help, also bought some 5htp so will let you know how that does. Sending you a big cuddle

Therapy can be helpful for many reasons, but in this case i think the main thing I'd ask for is tools: when you are having serious derealization and depersonalization as a symptom of Lyme, a good therapist should be able to help you figure out effective grounding exercises for those times. Different things work for different people, but they should have ideas. Coping in healthy ways can keep the neural pathways from getting cemented. And of course if you ever had those symptoms before Lyme, or if they occur with Lyme due to illness-related PTSD, then a good therapist can help tremendously with unraveling those things as well. It can take some work to find a good therapist, and I know no none of us has the energy for more work, but it might be worth it!

I have found acupuncture very grounding and relaxing, in addition to other benefits. During a good session, though, be prepared to feel energies sort of swirling or buzzing around. That's actually a good thing, but it can feel a little alarming if you aren't prepared for it. Craniosacral therapy from someone with a PT background can help to unwind the structural underpinnings of these symptoms, and biodynamic craniosacral therapy does some of the energy swirliness, too.

I have not personally noticed benefit from reiki, but I suspect my practitioner might have been a dud.

Yoga is designed to keep the energy moving through your body properly and restore balance. Restorative yoga would be a fantastic idea, as it's not physically demanding at all and it's designed to bring about balance and (you guessed it) restoration.

DNRS can be helpful for this, if you're interested in taking the plunge with that.

EFT (tapping) can also.

Any chance you are sensitive to electromagnetic frequencies, phone or computer, wifi? They exacerbate these symptoms for a lot of people. And MCAS? For me, brain fog was eliminated when I cut out (delicious and nutritious!) fermented foods (high in histamine).

How about physically grounding things, like massage, scratching, swinging - do those ever help? Time outdoors? Do you tolerate exercise?

Essential oils used topically or in a diffuser affect the brain very quickly, and there's good research about rosemary specifically for brain fog and other cognitive and emotional clarity issues.

The chronic illness app Curable can be a great way to dig underneath some of your issues and get things out, and it's self-paced and $15 per month.

And finally, even if nothing seems to help, be gentle with yourself. Lots of people without Lyme feel awful this time of year (at least in the northern hemisphere) so grab a full-spectrum light and believe that better days lie ahead.

Sending you present, healing, grounding vibes!

Some people will use a power strip for their electronics (including wifi router) so they can turn it all off with one click for night time. Earthing mats or earthing sheets can help if you can't physically get onto the ground. I thought the EMFs hoopla was a little silly when I first heard about it, but the more I learn about frequency medicine (rife, PEMF) I'm more convinced that it matters. When I am feeling bad, I stay all day on the top floor of my house, far from the vibration of the earth that the human body is supposed to be touching, so I try to get myself to the ground as often as I can. I'm thinking that if frequencies can heal us, then they also can make us sick, or at least cause some disarray. Rife frequencies certainly know how to make Borrelia sick. ;) Just something to think about. Re: smartphones, keeping your phone four feet away from you at night reduces radiation from it by 90%, so don't sleep with your phone by your head. I don't know if there's a way to tell that these things affect you other than to reduce exposure and see if it helps....

Anecdote: I'm doing an intense project with photos, so I'm glued to my laptop today, and all day yesterday. I feel zoned out, tired, and my head hurts. I feel like crap, which usually makes me want to zone out with my laptop, but I will make myself get away from my computer today whether I finish my project or not because I know the EMFs are making me feel bad.

Re: diet, some of the worst fog I ever got was from coffee (decaf). It can aggravate people sensitive to histamine, but it also contains high levels of mold, so I'm not sure which part I was reacting to. Just thought I'd mention that in case you drink coffee, as for so many people it enhances focus, and therefore might be the last thing people would consider a trigger for fogginess.

Not sure about chocolate, as I don't eat much of it. Makes sense to cut back, but I know chocolate is such a favorite for some people, that might be tough.