00:00 Stigma: Why Friends and Family Struggle to Openly Discuss Morgellons<br />01:21 The Stigma Surrounding Morgellons and Lyme Disease: Exploring the Reasons Behind It<br />02:05 Some people regard being concerned about Lyme Disease as a sign of mental illness.<br />03:08 Many people believe that facilitating a discussion about Morgellons reinforces a patient’s delusion.<br />04:32 Some people believe Lyme Disease is rare and not endemic to their region.<br />06:24 Some people subscribe to flawed science that seemingly demonstrates Morgellons is a delusional state.<br />07:29 Remember, before many of us knew the truth about Lyme Disease we had some colorful ideas about Morgellons ourselves.<br />08:32 The Impact on Relationships: How Stigma Affects Discussions with Friends and Family Members<br />09:40 Breaking Down Barriers: Advocacy and Raising Awareness to Combat Morgellons Stigma<br />11:06 Overcoming the Stigma – Encouraging Compassion & Dialogue about Morgellons & Lyme Disease<br /><br /><br />This article takes a critical look at Morgellons stigma and Lyme denialism. In the realm of chronic illnesses, Morgellons and Lyme Disease stand out as highly controversial and often misunderstood topics. The taboo nature surrounding these ailments has led to a myriad of debates, conflicting opinions, and limited understanding within the medical community.<br /><br />Morgellons, characterized by unexplained skin lesions accompanied by crawling sensations and fibers emerging from the skin, has been a subject of skepticism and controversy. Many individuals suffering from this condition face challenges in finding proper diagnosis and treatment due to its unconventional nature.<br /><br />Similarly, Lyme Disease, caused by tick-borne bacteria, presents a range of symptoms that can mimic other disorders. This often leads to misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis, further complicating the management of this debilitating illness.<br /><br />Understanding the intricacies of Morgellons and Lyme Disease require delving into medical studies, patient experiences, and expert insights. By shedding light on these misunderstood medical maladies, we can contribute toward increased awareness, improved diagnostic methods, and enhanced support for those affected by them.<br /><br /><br />Stigma: Why Friends and Family Struggle to Openly Discuss Morgellons <a href="https://www.morgellonssurvey.org/morgellons-stigma/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.morgellonssurvey.org/morgellons-stigma/</a><br /><br />Co-culture of human fibroblasts and Borrelia burgdorferi enhances collagen and growth factor mRNA <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5811584/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5811584/</a><br /><br />History of Morgellons disease: from delusion to definition<br /><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5811176/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5811176/</a><br /><br />CDC Lyme Disease Data and Surveillance <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5811176/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5811176/</a><br /><br />Relapsing Fevers: Neglected Tick-Borne Diseases<br /><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5893795/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5893795/</a><br /><br />Detection of tick-borne infection in Morgellons disease patients by serological and molecular techniques<br /><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6233863/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6233863/</a><br /><br />CDC Pregnancy and Lyme disease <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/resources/toolkit/factsheets/Pregnancy-and-Lyme-Disease-508.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.cdc.gov/lyme/resources/toolkit/factsheets/Pregnancy-and-Lyme-Disease-508.pdf</a><br /><br />Sexual Transmission of Lyme Borreliosis? The Question That Calls for an Answer <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8163173/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8163173/</a><br /><br />Morgellons Disease: A Closer Look at the New Mayo Clinic Study and How it Fails to Understand the Literature <a href="https://www.morgellonssurvey.org/morgellons-disease-a-closer-look-at-the-new-mayo-clinic-study-and-how-it-fails-to-understand-the-literature/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.morgellonssurvey.org/morgellons-disease-a-closer-look-at-the-new-mayo-clinic-study-and-how-it-fails-to-understand-the-literature/</a><br /><br />What is Morgellons? <a href="https://morgellons.teachable.com/p/what-is-morgellons" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://morgellons.teachable.com/p/what-is-morgellons</a> <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8110212/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8110212/</a><br /><br />Complete Remission in Paralytic Late Tick-Borne Neurological Disease Comprising Mixed Involvement of Borrelia, Babesia, Anaplasma, and Bartonella: Use of Long-Term Treatments with Antibiotics and Antiparasitics in a Series of 10 Cases <a href="https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/6/1021" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/6/1021</a><br /><br />Find A Morgellons Doctor <a href="https://www.morgellonssurvey.org/morgellons-doctor/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.morgellonssurvey.org/morgellons-doctor/</a><br /><br />Lyme Movie: New Film Shines a Light on Patients’ Ongoing Struggle with the Medical Community <a href="https://www.morgellonssurvey.org/lyme-movie-new-film-shines-a-light-on-patients-ongoing-struggle-with-the-medical-community/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.morgellonssurvey.org/lyme-movie-new-film-shines-a-light-on-patients-ongoing-struggle-with-the-medical-community/</a><br /><br />The Recent Syphilis Epidemic Isn’t a Resurgence, It’s a Deadly Reminder<br /><a href="https://morgellons.medium.com/the-recent-syphilis-epidemic-isnt-a-resurgence-it-s-a-deadly-reminder-cb0022c14c55" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://morgellons.medium.com/the-recent-syphilis-epidemic-isnt-a-resurgence-it-s-a-deadly-reminder-cb0022c14c55</a><br /><br /><br />Dermatological and Genital Manifestations of Lyme Disease Including Morgellons Disease <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Join this channel to get access to perks:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGOJAalgozfotjT_0jQqLUA/join" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGOJAalgozfotjT_0jQqLUA/join</a><br />...<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8tovGTOCqo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8tovGTOCqo</a>