Lyme disease can cause a wide range of psychiatric manifestations. Biopolar, depression, OCD, schizophrenia, anxiety, panic disorders, violent and aggresive behaviors can be caused by the Borrelia organism and co-infections.
Many psychiatrists and counselers are realizing the link between microbial infections and psyschiatric and mental illness symptoms.
Below are links and articles and videos to explore this more:
ILADS explanation of Psychiatric Lyme
Dr. Cameron explains Neuropsychiatric presentation of Lyme
Dr. Jane Marke speaks about Mental Illness and Lyme Disease
Dr. Brian Fallon on Lyme and Mental disorders:
Articles:
Antibiotics Found Effective in Schizophrenia
The Connection Between Lyme Disease and Psychiatric Disorders
Lyme is ‘All in Your Head’ – A Wake-up Call to Mental Health Professionals
Scientists Find Evidence of Bartonella Infection in Schizophrenia Patients
Lyme Crazy poster credited to: https://andthebandplayson.com
