https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6165408/

Neuropsychiatric Lyme Borreliosis: An Overview with a Focus on a Specialty Psychiatrist’s Clinical Practice (the ID, Ego, CR)

Abstract
There is increasing evidence and recognition that Lyme borreliosis (LB) causes mental symptoms. This article draws from databases, search engines and clinical experience to review current information on LB. LB causes immune and metabolic effects that result in a gradually developing spectrum of neuropsychiatric symptoms, usually presenting with significant comorbidity which may include developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders, schizoaffective disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety disorders (panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, intrusive symptoms), eating disorders, decreased libido, sleep disorders, addiction, opioid addiction, cognitive impairments, dementia, seizure disorders, suicide, violence, anhedonia, depersonalization, dissociative episodes, derealization and other impairments. Screening assessment followed by a thorough history, comprehensive psychiatric clinical exam, review of systems, mental status exam, neurological exam and physical exam relevant to the patient’s complaints and findings with clinical judgment, pattern recognition and knowledgeable interpretation of laboratory findings facilitates diagnosis. Psychotropics and antibiotics may help improve functioning and prevent further disease progression. Awareness of the association between LB and neuropsychiatric impairments and studies of their prevalence in neuropsychiatric conditions can improve understanding of the causes of mental illness and violence and result in more effective prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords: Lyme disease, Borrelia burgdorferi, tickborne diseases, persistent infection, treatment, assessment, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, opioid addiction
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1. Background
Lyme borreliosis (LB) is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi and other Borrelia species, such as Borrelia garinii and Borrelia afzelii. Other tick-borne and opportunistic infections may be present as well [1]. The most common co-infections seen with LB include Anaplasma phagocytophilum, Babesia species, Ehrlichia chaffeensis, Rickettsia species and Bartonella species; but there are also other less common and yet unknown pathogens [1]. Secondary co-infections or opportunistic infections are also commonly seen in patients with LB [1]. There is increasing evidence and recognition that LB causes mental symptoms, although debate exists regarding the role of LB vs. other tick-borne diseases (TBD) in the pathogenesis of neuropsychiatric symptoms [2]. Currently there are over 400 peer-reviewed articles addressing different aspects of neuropsychiatric symptoms caused by LB [2].

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Severe Aggression in this study:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29576731/

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Dear RM Agents and Readers,

Interestingly enough I just viewed a movie on shudder, free for a week:) called Mayhem and it discuss's a virus that affects the ID,
yes Lyme is technically a bacteria so many differences but the insanity that America has experienced can be directed straight toward the denial of Lyme disease, fix the disease fix the country. Hardly a little thing that many of us have been attempting to explain. Anything that destroys the family the way this does should have been addressed long ago!!!

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Not everyone that gets Lyme goes to extreme but most suffer a loss of everything!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJJGAInln0c

Oh, Lyme has been around since the early 80's--40 years--

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Many Blessings,
CrystalRiver