Alexis’s Story
Alexis, Strategy Director
"I remember sitting on the bathroom floor at work, shaking with crippling anxiety and asking myself how it was even physically possible to have gained 100 pounds in two months. I remember the pain of eating every hour to keep myself somewhat stabilized with energy. It was a living hell. I felt like I was going to die, but I didn't know what to do.
After several NDs and years later, I had taken every blood test imaginable and I was lucky enough to come back with a diagnosis: Lyme disease. At this point, my symptoms were enraged; I had anxiety, severe fatigue (I couldn't even walk a block), extreme weight gain, digestive pain, blood sugar irregularities, and Lyme rage, among many other symptoms. I found an LLND and started on my path forward. Then I found Generation Lyme and friendships that I never knew that I needed and now I can't live without. I am typing this through tears, but with the help of several LLNDs and GL I now have minimal symptoms, and I have my dream job; I am one of the youngest directors at Nike.
I have my life back again. I am still fighting -- we all are. I realized through my journey that we are not meant to do this alone and that laughter is the cheapest and most necessary medicine. We are in this together for the long run, GL! Don't stop believing -- you got it!”
Stories reflect the experiences and perspectives of the individuals featured and are not intended as medical advice.
