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In 2016, a Reddit user began documenting what she believed was chronic Lyme disease. What followed was a disturbing descent into paranoid delusions that captivated and concerned thousands of Reddit users. This episode explores the intersection of mental health, online communities, and the power of belief in the digital age. Join Vanishing Threads as we explore: The evolution of an online presence from rational health concerns to concerning delusions How online communities can both help and harm vulnerable individuals The ethical questions surrounding digital spaces and mental health What this case reveals about our relationship with truth in the internet age ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This video contains discussions of mental health, delusions, self-harm behaviours, and medical misinformation. Some content may be disturbing. Viewer and listener discretion is advised. ------------------------------------------------------------ 🎧 Perfect for background listening while you work or relax. 🌙 New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. ------------------------------------------------------------ 📚 SOURCES & FURTHER EXPLORATION: Reddit post history of u/istherelifeafterlyme (2016-2018) Archived threads from r/Lyme, r/ChronicIllness, r/Health, and other subreddits where the user was active Reddit moderator statements regarding community guidelines for health-related content Academic Articles: Bell, V., Maiden, C., Muñoz-Solomando, A., & Reddy, V. (2006). "'Mind control experiences' on the internet: implications for the psychiatric diagnosis of delusions." Psychopathology, 39(2), 87-91. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16391... Starcevic, V., & Berle, D. (2013). "Cyberchondria: Towards a better understanding of excessive health-related Internet use." Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 13(2), 205-213. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23368... Mittal, V. A., Tessner, K. D., & Walker, E. F. (2007). "Elevated social Internet use and schizotypal personality disorder in adolescents." Schizophrenia Research, 94(1-3), 50-57. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... Books: Pfeiffer, M. B. (2018). "Lyme: The First Epidemic of Climate Change." Island Press. https://islandpress.org/books/lyme Baym, N. K. (2015). "Personal Connections in the Digital Age." Polity Press. https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Personal+... O'Connor, C., & Weatherall, J. O. (2019). "The Misinformation Age: How False Beliefs Spread." Yale University Press. https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/97803... Journalistic Coverage: The Atlantic (2019): "Lyme Disease Is Baffling, Even to Experts" https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/... New York Times (2022): "Young People on TikTok Are Self-Diagnosing" https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/29/we... The Guardian (2024): "TikTok has opened the door to a new age of medical misinformation" https://www.theguardian.com/commentis... --- DISCLAIMER: This video is presented for educational and entertainment purposes only. At Vanishing Threads, we unravel the internet's most disturbing mysteries through thoughtful analysis and research of publicly available information. The case discussed involves sensitive mental health topics. We have made every effort to present this information responsibly, with input from qualified mental health professionals. No specific psychiatric diagnosis is being attributed to any individual, as such determinations can only be made by qualified healthcare providers in a clinical setting. All Reddit posts referenced are from publicly available archives. We have focused on the broader patterns and implications rather than sensationalizing individual details. Our aim is to foster understanding of complex issues at the intersection of mental health and online communities. If you or someone you know is experiencing mental health difficulties, please contact a qualified healthcare provider or mental health crisis service in your area. Stay curious, stay safe. © Vanishing Threads, 2025. All rights reserved. --- #VanishingThreads #RedditMysteries #InternetMysteries #MentalHealth #OnlineCommunities #redditmysteries #internetmysteries #vanishingthreads #istherelifeafterlyme #chroniclymedisease #internetdelusions #onlinecommunities #mentalhealth #digitalpsychology #medicalmisinformation #cyberchondria #reddithistory #internetculture #digitalethics