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Got another really nice email from a reader and fellow Lyme sufferer the other day. I’m posting it below with his permission. His success is proof that while it can be an incredible challenge to overcome, you can dig yourself out of the exercise Lyme hole with dedication and commitment to yourself.

I’ve been following your blog since finding it a year ago, shortly after my own diagnosis with tick-borne diseases. I found your site during my frantic search to find a way to maintain my military career while I fight my illnesses. You demonstrate that life does not stop just because we are sick. Following your training advice and generally inspiring example, I was able to rebuild my ability to pass the physical fitness exams. For this I thank you. I wish I had some information to share to return the favor, but at the very least, I can tell you that I am extremely grateful for how you have shown me (and many others) a way to regain some control over this wild ride.

Got a great email from a reader the other day. I’m (anonymously) sharing it with you below.

I really appreciate all of the emails I get from people, but hers was especially timely and helpful. You see, even with my somewhat glass-half-full attitude about having Lyme, there are days (like today) where I really feel like shit and completely hate my fucking situation. Getting a note like this really turns things around. THANKS!

I enjoy your blog very much. I had not felt well for a very long time and had suspected lyme but my family md ignored my symptoms. When I sought the help of a LLMD… I had confirmation but scared the crap out of me. I have been to several specialist to rule out other things… blah blah.

My biggest mistake was to read all the hell stories on the web… I literally made myself worse I struggled to function in my daily life because I was convinced I was losing my marbles. Six months later and several rounds of antibiotics… I am feeling somewhat better.

Your blog was a bright shining beacon for me as I like to think if myself as an athlete… tennis primarily and started running when I first was diagnosed with lyme. I’m back to a healthy weight and increasing my workouts… in the hopes of staying healthy and continuing the pursuit of a healthy life.

Your blog has been an inspiration. No one seems certain of what illness I have… but I am approaching the treatment with the intensity with which I train and compete with my tennis and running… I take nothing for granted and nothing at face value. I question everything. I think we strive to compete harder and push our selves to prove that a diagnoses of ld doesn’t need to consume us and define our lives. THANK YOU FOR sharing you positive outlook with us all.