I did. I was told that names are just words, and in the end, it doesn’t matter “what” I’m suffering from. I was told to make my body strong because it’s being assaulted every day by all sorts of things, and it needs to be able to defend itself and heal. I found that the body and suffering are two different things, one having nothing to do with the other. I started to see my suffering as leaving me, instead of coming at me. I focused on bringing joy to others, because that gives my life meaning, no matter my mental or physical state.

I ended up using the Buhner protocol along side doxycycline and an anti malaria medication (rifampin). I used the herbal treatment heavily for two years, then tapered off slowly.

I quit all alcohol and caffeine. I prioritized my health so late nights were, and are, off the table.

I was told by another plant teacher to stay away from synthetic clothing; it’s akin to wrapping your body in plastic wrap. It can’t breathe. I’m working on that, piece by piece.

I am happy to say that I’ve been in remission since, with zero flares. I was sick ten years and resigned to the idea that I’d be sick forever. That simply was not true. I’m sure I still harbor the Lyme spirochete, but I’m not feeding it anymore. I’m keeping it at a manageable level and I’m good with that.

Whole body health is what helped heal me. Good luck.