Lyme Life Monday ~ Moms
Many of the moms I know are high energy and high functioning. Even in families wherein the children go to school, they seem to be able to attend all of the extracurricular activities and special events, maintain the home and have a social life. Many moms work outside of the home too. This Lyme Life Monday, moms are on my mind.
Depending on where one is in their own Lyme journey, there are often significant impediments to high-level functioning. Some people suffer weeks at a time with completely devastating symptoms requiring bed rest. This is tough for anyone, but for moms, it is especially difficult because demands are constant.
Women in American culture have a hard time asking for help. Lyme sufferers need help.
Moms with Lyme Disease
If that’s you, it can seem like you’re a black hole of need, but with proper support, you could return the favor. You could get better. Instead of continuing to be overwhelmed and exhausted, maybe there is someone you could ask to help with a project or help take care of the children while you are doing something. If you are unable to get out of bed, you’re probably already asking for help. It’s a very humbling experience to have Lyme Disease.
If you are unable to get out of bed, you’re probably already asking for help. It’s a very humbling experience to have Lyme Disease.
I remember many days, on the verge of tears, wishing someone would help me in any way. My husband was working, so I don’t mean finances, but with projects or the kid’s schoolwork. I pushed through. It was often by sheer willpower. My attitude was not always good, though. It’s so hard to be kind when you’re in pain, exhausted and have all kinds of demands on you.
If you have Lyme or you are fatigued and in pain from fibromyalgia or lupus or similar, ask for help now and then to give yourself a boost. When you’re well, offer help to someone else.
We can all make the world a better place. It starts when you and I do our best and then, rest.
It is super important to remember not to compare yourself with someone else. We all do it, but we can catch those thoughts and recognize that they are not good for us. No matter what you’re facing, no matter what trials you have, and no matter how well or how poorly you think you’ve dealt with it, others would do things differently.
We are all unique.
Practice humility.
Stay positive.
Ask for help.
Be the help.
Repeat. There will be times in each of our lives, that we need a hand from others. There will also be times when we can be the helping hand and make a difference in another person’s life. I pray you have opportunities for both.
Lyme Life Monday Moms, I hope you get the help you need to get well and raise healthy children. Watch out for ticks, tips and encouragement.