Comments on: LIVING WITH LYME IN A FAST PACED WORLD

By: Rayya Villegas

Rayya Villegas — Fri, 29 Mar 2019 17:14:26 +0000

Omygosh, Thank you Jordan for sharing your story in the mist of the healing. I resonate deeply to how you feel and the emotions we get when your so limited physical and feel like you can’t do more for your loved ones. Thank you for shining a light on this. Sending you lots of love and prayers for your healing.

By: Leanna

Leanna — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 11:39:02 +0000

Thank you for this post. This is everything I am and have been feeling and try to explain to people in my life. You’re so strong and I applaud you and everything you do. Stay strong and keep us updated on your progress. It’s so nice to see we’re not alone in this.

By: Emily Torres

Emily Torres — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 00:25:02 +0000

Thank you so much for this. I always love how raw and honest you are – especially when things aren’t easy. While I do not have Lyme, I live with a genetic disorder, and it’s hard for people to see (and remember). You are not alone. Sending you all the love and healing and patience.

By: Gigi Seimears

Gigi Seimears — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:41:51 +0000

Love your raw share, Jordan! You are doing all that you can so make sure you are kinder to yourself and you remember that. I know it is easier said then done, as I have been struggling with feelings of guilt and exhaustion myself lately, so I honestly can relate in my own way… I’ve been struggling with a thyroid issue for a while and it definitely takes a toll on my energy levels when I am still keeping up with a full-time, very taxing digital marketing job, while I am applying to new jobs because I am not entirely happy where I am at, trying my best to eat well and workout to keep my body healthy, be there for my partner of 4 years, Garrett, be a friend to my friends and a good roommate, be there for my mom and brother since my brother is autistic and schizophrenic and has been in the hospital for over 2 months (he has been in and out of the hospital quite a few times in the past few years, especially, but his schizophrenia started rearing it’s head towards the end of high school)… Recently I opened myself up to a support group for siblings and children of mentally ill people or someone with a brain disorder (my father also has schizophrenia) and it was very healing for me… I have explored acupuncture for the past few years and still go to a holistic chiropractor, take supplements, etc., but I too am seeking the best lifestyle to accommodate what my life has presented me with. Plus in 2 weeks or so, I’ll be starting a 12-week course to help me further process and accept and hopefully let go of some of the guilt that has come up from my overwhelm of managing my emotions around what’s going on with my brother, especially, and how that has affected my life on a day-to-day. I know we only talk randomly, but I do think about you every so often as we go back with our Sac roots :). Truly wishing you all the strength and love at this time and always, as I know how hard life can be. Best of luck with the Gerson therapy <3. xoxo Gigi

By: Madeline

Madeline — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:43:28 +0000

Thank you Jordan for sharing — I actually really appreciate the non-uplifting/raw message!! I’ve been having a down couple of weeks, following one week of energy/hot yoga every day/feeling like I was really healing.. and now I’m finding it hard not to beat myself up, push myself harder. But, as you articulated it so well, I literally do not have energy to read or pick up my tea mug, let alone go to my corporate job, commute at 7am, or force in some kind of exercise. Thank you for your truth, it is inspiring and comforting knowing I am not alone in my struggles xx

By: Natasha Gayl

Natasha Gayl — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 16:06:58 +0000

Thanks for sharing as always. I’ve been posting my Lyme story on my blog (currently have parts 1 and 2 of 3 up on natashawellness.com) and sharing this is so hard and deep and full of unknown and sometimes forgotten information. You took the words right out of my mouth! Sending you love and healing. This is just who we are now. <3

By: Madi Rowan

Madi Rowan — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:41:53 +0000

Thank you for sharing! Please know you are so supported, appreciated, & loved by so many! Hoping today is a better day! Sending love xo – Madi

By: Melanie Kay Benker

Melanie Kay Benker — Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:38:26 +0000

Thank you, while I don't have Lyme, this spoke to me so deeply with my chronic illnesses and everything I'm trying to heal from. I can't tell you how many times in a week my mom will say is this your last treatment? Are you done with supplements yet? I know she just wants me better but every time she tells me this I feel guilty for being such in the first place. I downplay my symptoms until my fiance is checking my heart rate multiple times per night and then sending me to the ER yesterday. I found myself yesterday asking myself if it is just all in my head and I'm just crazy. But I'm not alone, and my support circle has been growing and hasn't stopped. I know I'm far away from feeling myself again, and receiving a diagnosis of a genetic connective tissue disease has been hard for me to process. Advocating for myself had been so hard, playing over in my head they won't understand, they won't get it, they won't believe me. Having you, your Facebook group and your community has helped me keep fighting, keep going everyday in the never ending race to feel whole again. Thank you and sending you love and sunshine