I was able to go to Disney with my nephews and mostly enjoy myself! It was HOT in Orlando and I was beyond relieved that it didn't cause another Herx reaction. Temperature extremes on either end bring them on. And though I didn't ride all the bigger rides (vertigo) and had to take moments away from my family and the mass of humanity at the parks (nervous system overload), I really held up fairly well! The only bad day I had was on our return drive back home, and oh my it was AWFUL. I had a massage the day before and it caused me to Herx, ugh...
I detest washing my hair. Not that I dislike clean hair or want to bring back Grunge, as I actually enjoy having my hair did. It is the process of washing my hair that puts me in a tailspin every single time. Let me explain via a good ol' 80's tune by Rockwell: "I always feel like spiders are touching meeee!" My nervous system is shot so I feel creepy crawlies that don't exist as well as phantom itches beneath my skin that I can't locate to scratch for relief. The shower exacerbates the creepy crawlies. It is hard to regulate too hot versus too cold, I feel each drop of water individually, and not having the water hit everywhere simultaneously confuses my central nervous system. So I take A LOT of tub baths. What happens when you shampoo your hair? You lose on average about 100 hairs. I have hair down to my mid-back. As those 100 hairs fall they feel like spiders traipsing down the backs of my legs on their way to the drain. "When I'm in the shower, I'm afraid to wash my hair. I might open my eyes and find an Orb Weaver there!"
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| Who doesn't feel like a kid at Disney? |
I will end this post on a positive note. At Keller Williams Realty, we have a capping commission structure. What this means is that after we agents have paid out a certain amount of money in company dollar, we get to keep 100% of our commission until our year resets. I usually cap in about 4 months, which means I get to enjoy 8 glorious months of banking every penny I earn. I have had such a hard time with my health the last 2 years, I really didn't think I would cap this last year. My anniversary date is June 1, and it took me until the middle of May but I DID IT! I capped before my reset date and was able to enjoy 100% of 2 closing commissions and 1 referral check. I thank the Good Lord for bringing me the right opportunities at the right times, strength to get through my darker days, and the 2 assistants who helped me manage my files as I certainly didn't have the energy or health to do it all on my own.
If you or anyone you know thinks they may have Lyme's but are unsure of where to turn for answers, I would love to hear from you! Not that I have all the answers because I don't, but I sure have learned a few pitfalls to avoid on the road to reclaiming my health. Would love to help!
