Partners in Lyme:
An Honest Conversation About Living with Lyme Disease
A husband and wife discuss their experiences and the lessons they learned when their lives were impacted by Lyme disease. From the initial mystery symptoms, diagnosis and disbelief, to evolving as a couple and transcending their circumstances to find empowerment, they discuss the phases of the experience in hopes that it helps anyone with a friend, family member, spouse or partner who's been affected by Lyme.
Patrick Plum’s “Story of Lyme” interview: http://beyondthebasicshealthacademy.c...
Lyme Support- Supporting Someone with Lyme Disease
Beyond the Basics Health Academy.
Pat was on Episode 23:
http://beyondthebasicshealthacademy.com/podcast-023-the-trouble-with-diagnosing-lyme-disease/
Julie was on Episode 13:
http://beyondthebasicshealthacademy.com/podcast-013-lyme-disease-with-julie-roberts/
If you have not listened to those shows, we recommend that you do.
Lyme Disease is such a devastating disease that not only affects the person, but also the people that support that person. Many times the family and friends of Lyme patients do not realize the daily struggles of this disease.
Julie and Pat discuss the different aspects of Lyme. There is a great article at TiredofLyme.com that discusses these components of Lyme:
Beyond the Basics Health Academy.
Pat was on Episode 23:
http://beyondthebasicshealthacademy.com/podcast-023-the-trouble-with-diagnosing-lyme-disease/
Julie was on Episode 13:
http://beyondthebasicshealthacademy.com/podcast-013-lyme-disease-with-julie-roberts/
If you have not listened to those shows, we recommend that you do.
Lyme Disease is such a devastating disease that not only affects the person, but also the people that support that person. Many times the family and friends of Lyme patients do not realize the daily struggles of this disease.
Julie and Pat discuss the different aspects of Lyme. There is a great article at TiredofLyme.com that discusses these components of Lyme:
- They’re not crazy, they’re not lazy, and it’s not all in their head.
- They’re not stupid. They’re under the influence.
- They’re on a special diet.
- They’re not ignoring you. They’re reeling.
- Yes, they had to leave their job or drop out of college; or both.
- Stop saying “Well, you look healthy to me.”
- Yes, they’ve been enduring it for many months or even years.
- Treatment makes them feel worse.
- They don’t have all the answers.
- They’re not bipolar.