Lyme Voice Radio, Discussing Your Lyme Disease Journey With Aaron & Sarah Sanchez

  Talking Points: Managing the anxiety that comes from PTSD.  Changing and growing on the emotional side of things. Understanding that everything (tasks, conversations, events) is much harder than it once was. Shifting my verbiage from negative self-talk into positive self-talk and carrying it with me throughout the day. Flooding-Be aware of how it affects you. Game changer-Celebrating small wins, or what might seem like an insignificant win. It takes constant energy and effort to give yourself grace as you heal. Stephanie Richards talks about the grief and loss associated with long-term traumas. The deep sense of loss, loss of self and how to move forward emotionally. Quotes: "I needed some guidance to change my perspective and help me grow on the emotional side.” "Don’t quit trying to heal" "We felt a sadness deeper than any sadness we’ve ever felt."  "I couldn’t explain the depth of sadness that I felt. And it seemed like I carried it with me for years." Sponsored by Envita Medical -"The clinic that sa