Lyme Disease & Bartonella: Hidden Causes of Bipolar Symptoms

Imagine struggling with crippling anxiety, depression, or unpredictable mood swings for years, only to be told, “It’s all in your head.” That feeling of dismissal is heartbreaking—and unfortunately, it’s far too common. But what if your symptoms weren’t just psychological? What if infections like Lyme disease or Bartonella were quietly wreaking havoc on your body and mind?

This is a reality for many people across the USA and Mexico. Tick-borne infections often mimic psychiatric disorders, leading to years of misdiagnosis and ineffective treatments. Understanding this connection could be the key to finally finding relief.

Mental Health and Physical Health: Two Sides of the Same Coin

I’ve been where you are. Panic attacks, anxiety that seemed impossible to calm, and a constant search for answers led me to my life’s work. As a Bioenergetic Practitioner, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, and Herbalist, I’ve spent years uncovering the root causes of chronic illness often overlooked by conventional medicine.

I also created Wellhistic, a supplement line designed to support people with adrenal fatigue, hormone imbalance, infections, and chronic anxiety. But my journey didn’t start with supplements. It began with deep emotional work through Resonance Repatterning and HeartMath, two techniques that help regulate emotions and heal trauma. What I discovered was profound: you can’t fully heal emotionally if your body is still battling infections.

The Overlooked Role of Tick-Borne Infections

Ticks don’t just transmit Borrelia burgdorferi (the bacteria behind Lyme disease); they also carry Bartonella and Babesia, both of which can trigger severe neurological and psychiatric symptoms. And here’s the kicker: not every Lyme case presents with a bullseye rash, so many infections go undetected for years.

How These Infections Affect Mental Health

• Bartonella: Can infect the heart, causing tachycardia (rapid heart rate), which is often linked to severe depression.

• Babesia: Can attack the lining of the heart, leading to fluctuating heart rates, panic attacks, and emotional instability.

• Neuroinflammation: These infections cross the blood-brain barrier, inflaming brain tissue and disrupting neurotransmitter balance, leading to mood swings, irritability, mania, or depression.

With symptoms that mirror bipolar disorder or chronic anxiety, it’s no surprise these infections are often overlooked.

Why Many Patients Feel Misunderstood

Doctors trained to treat psychiatric conditions often don’t test for infections like Lyme or Bartonella. That’s why many people end up on antidepressants or mood stabilizers without addressing the root problem. If you’ve been dismissed or told your symptoms are “just stress,” know this: You’re not imagining it.

My Holistic Approach to Healing

True healing combines emotional, physical, and energetic care. Here’s how I help clients break free from the cycle of misdiagnosis:

1. Emotional Healing

• Resonance Repatterning: Identifies unconscious patterns tied to trauma or illness and helps release them at an energetic level.

• HeartMath: A proven tool to regulate emotions, reduce stress, and strengthen heart-brain coherence.

2. Physical Healing

As a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, I design protocols to:

• Test for Lyme, Bartonella, and Babesia

• Support detoxification and reduce inflammation

• Strengthen immune response naturally

Supplements like PARA D TOX are formulated to gently detoxify the body, while BOOST provides targeted nutritional support to improve energy and immune resilience.

3. Bioenergetic Healing

Bioenergetic remedies restore the body’s natural energy flow, helping it respond to chronic infections and blockages that traditional medicine may overlook. These remedies are custom-made to target your unique stress patterns.

Steps to Take if You Suspect a Misdiagnosis

If you’ve been told you have bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety but also experience fatigue, chronic pain, or heart palpitations, dig deeper.

• Request Comprehensive Testing for tick-borne infections

• Address Co-Infections like Bartonella and Babesia alongside Lyme

• Adopt a Holistic Plan that combines emotional, physical, and energetic healing

• Work with an Expert who understands the emotional toll of chronic illness

Next Steps: Take Back Your Health

Your mental health and physical health are deeply connected—and both deserve attention. Here’s how to get started today:

• Book a Consultation: Let’s create a plan tailored to your symptoms

• Explore Tick-Borne Resources: Read more about Lyme disease, Bartonella, and Babesia on our blog

• Try Targeted Supplements: Products like PARA D TOX and BOOST can support detox and immunity

• Take the Lyme Disease Quiz: Identify if testing could help uncover the root cause

You don’t have to live in survival mode anymore. With the right support, your body and mind can heal.

Carola Le-Wriedt, Founder, Wellhistic and The Holistic Detox