Tick Boot Camp

Episode 465: LIVE from ILADS: Dr. Leo Shea - The Physiological Basis of Psychiatric Symptoms in Lyme Disease

9 days ago

Join Tick Boot Camp for an exclusive live interview from the ILADS Conference with renowned neuropsychologist Dr. Leo Shea. Dr. Shea, a past president of ILADS, shares groundbreaking insights into the physiological underpinnings of psychiatric and psychological symptoms in Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.

Key Takeaways:

  • The historical shift from viewing psychiatric conditions as theological to recognizing their physiological basis
  • The importance of a multidisciplinary approach involving both medical and psychological professionals
  • The impact of misdiagnosis and "medical gaslighting" on patients' mental health
  • The role of social isolation, loss of purpose, and identity in the healing journey
  • How inflammation and infection in the brain can contribute to cognitive and psychiatric symptoms
  • The influence of trauma, both past and present, on the presentation of Lyme disease
  • The significance of addressing environmental factors like mold and heavy metals
  • ILADS' recommendation for a team-based approach to Lyme disease treatment

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