Words to Live By (with Lyme)

Question

I've taken the liberty of quoting below part of a recent post by Wonko, which states so well the experience of living with Lyme and working toward renewed health.  It rings true to me, and I thought others would profit from reading it too in case you missed it:

"It is getting easier.  I am still annoyed, angered, and scared by my limitations.  But I'm have more good days that are getting better and less bad days that are becoming less awful.  I still complain, but I probably shouldn't.  Emotionally, it's also been a life-changing experience.  I learned about who in my life sticks by me no matter what and who the fair weather friends are, and there were some very disappointing results in that later category.  The time frame is also very tough.  Measuring illness in months/years is not something I was equipped to handle when this began.  I used to think about making up for lost time or catching up on life and work.  Now, I just try to put the good days to use and get through the bad days.  I've been making plans for my life assuming the best and hope that my body cooperates enough to let me get away with it."

wonko · Answer

I wanted to comment that I'm only able to sound so optimistic and upbeat now that I've made it through 18 months of treatment. I had plenty of doubt along the way, both about my diagnosis and the efficacy of my treatment. I think it is normal when still undiagnosed or early in treatment to feel confused and doubtful. It takes a long time to adjust to this illness, longer for some than for others. I'm extremely lucky to have responded so well to treatment and wish the same for the rest here.

Hope75 · Answer

Yes it  does ring true.  I have my ups and downs and some days send me straight to this forum because I feel bad.  I have tried to tell myself that I need to get on the forum when I feel good too, so I may help others in their down swing.  I feel pretty good today, other than some fatigue.  So, I'm here voicing concerns, answering questions and hopefully helping someone, because it's food for the soul.

Thanks for the post, it is dead on.