The Hidden Neuropsychiatric Impact of Lyme disease with Dr. Chris Winfrey

Episode Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & Welcome00:42 - Neuropsychiatric Symptoms Often Overlooked in Lyme disease01:45 - Cognitive Symptoms: Dissociation, Time Perception, and Orientation04:30 - Why the Neurotransmitter Model Falls Short07:23 - How Lyme, Bartonella & Babesia Invade and Damage the Brain10:12 - the Role of Toxicity in Neuropsychiatric Symptoms13:55 - Theory of Mind & Social Disconnection in Lyme Patients14:55 - Red Flags: When to Suspect Tick-Borne Illness18:32 - Treatment Expectations & Realistic Timelines21:41 - what is TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation)?25:09 - When to Start TMS: Early, During, or After Treatment27:23 - Ideal Candidates: Brain Optimization & Longevity28:50 - Dr. Ingels' Personal Experience with TMS for MS29:56 - Final Thoughts: How Infections "Hijack" Your Brain32:00 - Working with Dr. Winfrey & Closing RemarksIn this episode of Resilient Health Radio, Dr. Darin Ingels sits down with board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Chris Winfrey to explore the often-overlooked neuropsychiatric symptoms of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses.🧠 What You'll Learn:• How Lyme, Bartonella, and Babesia affect brain networks and mental health• The neuropsychiatric symptoms beyond typical joint pain and fatigue• Why traditional psychiatric medications often fail in Lyme patients• Understanding dissociation, depersonalization, and cognitive dysfunction• How infections disrupt the default mode network and central executive network• Red flags that suggest tick-borne illness may be causing psychiatric symptoms• The role of toxins and mitochondrial dysfunction in brain health💡 Key Topics Covered:Neuropsychiatric manifestations of tick-borne diseasesPANS and PANDAS in childrenBrain network dysfunction and how infections hijack neural circuitryTMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) as a treatment optionWhy some patients don't respond to conventional psychiatric treatmentThe connection between trauma, PTSD, autism spectrum disorder, and infectionsTreatment timelines and realistic expectations for recovery🔬 About Dr. Chris Winfrey: Dr. Winfrey is a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Marlton, New Jersey, specializing in the neuropsychiatric aspects of Lyme disease, PANS/PANDAS, mold illness, and other complex chronic conditions. He brings a unique perspective combining traditional psychiatry with an understanding of how infections and toxins impact brain function.📞 Connect with Dr. Chris Winfrey: Website: drchriswinfrey.com🎙️ Subscribe to Resilient Health Radio for more expert interviews on Lyme disease, chronic illness, and integrative medicine approaches.#LymeDisease #TickBorneIllness #Neuropsychiatry #MentalHealth #PANS #PANDAS #ChronicIllness #TMS #BrainHealth #IntegrativeMedicine #Bartonella —Hello everyone, my name is Dr. Darin Ingels. I've walked in your shoes before and I know what it's like to go through the rollercoaster of Lyme disease, and I'm here to share with you a message of hope. I've treated thousands of Lyme patients and my goal is to share with you the most practical, safe, and COST-EFFECTIVE therapies that will help you regain your lost or dwindled health.Resilient Health Radio is a series of comprehensive natural approaches to treating acute and chronic Lyme disease from your host Dr. Darin Ingels (a leading naturopathic physician who has managed his symptoms for more than fifteen years) and his expert guests.You can learn more on my website - https://dariningelsnd.com/Think you might have Lyme Disease? Use this FREE quiz to find out! - https://dariningelsnd.com/quiz/Connect with Dr. Darin Ingels on these platforms:Facebook - / dariningelsndInstagram - / dariningelsndLinkedIN - / drdariningelsYouTube - / dariningelsndDISCLAIMER:All the information and advice presented in this podcast is only for educational purposes. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, heal, or prevent any health condition. Go to a professional physician or qualified healthcare provider with any questions related to a disease or medical condition before performing any type of exercise, supplement, diet, or other action featured in this podcast. This podcast should not replace what your doctor or health care provider tells you.