Like some others, I've had Lyme or a coinfection since childhood. I could list a dozen other influences in my inability to ask for help.. Dr. Phil the shit out of it, but I believe my Lyme is a big influence.

Just the idea of asking for help gives me anxiety.. and I've seen others say similar things about their overall mindset, but hard to get a consensus.

So when Lyme is effecting you, do you find it hard to express the need for help for yourself?

PS - This isn't a plea for help.. this was spurred on by my life being pretty much screwed and my boss trying to pry into what I would need for help and taking all my focus to not have a damn panic attack. I've got a few people I know I can ask for help who would help.. been thinking about it for like a week now and about to do it... probably. To "normal" people, my inability to ask for help is weird and I'd be lying if I didn't find it interesting.

Please answer honestly, but I am hoping that if the majority of us find it difficult to ask for help or open up about their issues.. the numbers could help motivate myself and others to push through.

PPS - I feel like there are a few diseases and illnesses out there that directly or indirectly hinder your ability to express yourself.. including your ability to express your need for help. Feels like Lyme might be one of those diseases and think this could help offer some insight.

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