Fighting with chronic Lyme disease 

Hey guys. Now I finally wanna tell you the thing that has had the most negative impact on my life, work and music career. For almost 20 years I've visited dozens of doctors because of my serious chronic symptoms and only now the code is finally breaking. First time ever I got tested for Borrelia (Lyme disease) and the test results were strongly positive. Honestly, from time to time my life has been a hell on earth. I did a video where I explain the whole case, because this has been such a huge stone on my neck all these years. I hope this could also help someone with the same chronic problems. But I’m super glad they found something crucial so now I can start the treatments and point the guns to the right enemies. I try to think positive.. things could be much worse :) Biggest thanks to everyone who has followed and supported me all these years! 🖤

You are an incredibly strong person. I can’t imagine how you were engaged in creativity all this time, created beautiful music for this world... when it was so difficult for you. Your story caused me a lot of feelings, I am amazed, I sympathize with you, I sincerely admire you. I really appreciate that you shared your story with us. Thank you. I think this will help someone who has lost hope and who feel bad. You are amazing. I wish you that everything become only better for you, you deserve it completely 🖤💔

you are absolute fking legend . i will remember your for the rest of my life , you built your legacy through music . wish u all best

What a story Jay! ❤I am glad you found the courage to share your experience on such a nasty disease, hopefully it will be an eye-opener for those who need it. One thing though, never apologize for being sensitive! It is a gift 🥰 It makes me happy that you have finally found help and that your health is improving. Stay strong my friend, one day at a time and I am convinced that when the time is right, you will be able to release new music in a stress-free way. Bless you, and you can always count on Misfit 😉😊 Thank you for being who you are, a bloody great guy! 😎

Thanks for sharing this with us. I'm glad you finally got help and I hope you continue to improve. We are all here to help you however we can and show you support when you need it from us! PS - I'm still going to do that King Vultures cover, I promise it's my next project.

Hey, I just wanted to let you know that I still listen to your amazing music and I will continue to pray for you even after a year of hearing about this. God bless you Jay, and I hope to hear from you again soon.

Hey Bro! Sorry to hear about that... Stay strong I'm sure you'll win this... We're all here for you, my friend! Best regards.

I hope you get better

When you released this video, I don't know what the hell I was doing back then but man am I happy that I saved it on the "watch later" playlist. Thank you for gathering enough courage to speak of your daily struggles. As little as I can do from the other side of the globe - Argentina, know there's someone who will keep your story close to heart and wish you the best every time one of your songs play on (which happens pretty often thankfully!).

I have CRPS - a chronic pain syndrome that is hell on Earth, and it took awhile for doctors to come up with that diagnosis. I totally understand the frustration of dealing with chronic illnesses and not knowing what is causing the symptoms. I'm glad your symptoms are improving now that they have found the root cause. Nothing will help my pain, but I wanted you to know that your song Striven has gotten me through some pretty tough times. You have touched lives with your amazing talent. One song has saved at least one life, so I think it's ok if you rest every now and then.

Must have been a weight off your shoulders to just finally get the right diagnosis. Thanks for the informative video. Keep getting better!

I'm amazed how hard you worked despite this man! You're an amazing artist.

You are the best contemporary artist I know! You will cope with all problems! Remember - you make awesome music! For this we love you!

Jay Ray, while I am a year late on this (sorry) I really hope you have gotten better in this past year. I love listening to your music, and I am really glad I came across it!! You will always be my favorite artist!!!!

My youngest Daughter was lucky that she was able to be seen quickly so they could keep it from reaching this stage. I hope the best for you. Hopefully Players of Once Human will take notice of not just your great music, but also your health concerns and help where they can. I wish I could help more but know that you are appreciated and loved by a new bunch of fans.

You are a gifted and talented musician. Thank you for sharing your story. Sending strength and well wishes to you. Your fans are here with you every step of your journey!

I'm sorry that your illness has become chronic. I wish you the strength and courage to face this illness and continue to make us happy with your amazing music. Ten years ago I also encountered health problems that for a very long time doctors could not diagnose. It wasn't until 6 years later, after examining my whole body, heart, and brain, that I found out that my problems were of a psychological nature. Now I have chronic agoraphobia, which leaves a negative imprint on my whole life. And the prognosis for this disease, which is accompanied by panic attacks and depression, is not the best. Agoraphobia is a terrible illness accompanied by terrifying discomfort and panic in public places. Many people, under the pressure of this disease, permanently lock themselves in their homes, afraid to walk even to a nearby store without being accompanied by a friend. But not me. I know very well the feeling when you simply have no energy to make music, moreover, music does not bring any pleasure at some period of time. But pain makes us stronger. I think we can overcome anything if we stay human, if we feel the support of those around us. Hang in there, brother. We just have to keep going.

Can't explain how much we love ur music n been searching for u for long time n now we no wer u hav been gone all this time, sorry bout illness b strong n keep Makin amazing music👍😊

You got this Jay, don't let it beat you!

What a story, Jay❤️. Thank you for sharing this. Life with chronic illness /chronic pain ain't easy.

An amazing story that shows how strong your character is. I hope you somehow manage to fight it to the end. There is a drama with doctors, for example I have problems with optical snowing. Some neurologists I have been to have opened their eyes in surprise and sent me back to ophthalmologists, and from what is currently known the problem is somewhere in the brain. It is sad that currently most doctors work only according to learned patterns, take money, spend 15 minutes with the patient and then send them home due to lack of knowledge. Currently, money is more important than the patient, and finding at least one doctor who will try to get out of his way to help you is almost a miracle. And by the way, i hope that when it is better, you will release a song again! greetings my friend.

Found your music in Wreckfest and was instantly hooked! I hope you get better man. Stay unique!

i'm not really commenting-in-the-internet type of guy but i feel that i need to try and write something. i'm fighting a heavy depression for more than 10 years now that made me resulted in a hospital and recieve a disability. So i know how it feels to just spend months lying on the bed with a fog in the head and a chronic fatigue and not being able to do literally anything, though it's not due to comparable causes to yours. All i have in my life is my cat and a computer with some games on it.. aaand yes including that game that you probably got tired to hear about already=) and of course the music is helping too. You are very talented man and i wish you a good health so you could continue to create. Stay strong! and i will try to do so as well.

Stay strong bro

надеюсь эта болезнь хорошо поддается лечению. Скорейшего выздоровления!

I hope you last long. May the force be with you. Usually creative people are taken soon from the world because we can't imagine them old.

As someone who has been in your situation. I totally understand how you feel. I've had a chronic illness since I was a child. Not being taken seriously, even after being diagnosed. Because I was so young. Young people are meant to be healthy. I've had a few major health issues through out my life. I've been dealing with another undiagnosed condition that of course is not being taken seriously. But like yourself and my own past. I'll keep pushing until i find answers and if I am lucky. Maybe some kind of relief or even a cure. Glad you found your answers. Hope your life gets better from here. I appreciate you and your art. All the best

your music has motivated me a lot during these 4 years since I discovered it, I sincerely hope that you recover, you are an incredible artist

Thank you for sharing, what an incredible and very sad journey you have gone through. You are so amazing and strong 💪 you found the courage to keep fighting, even though Doctors initially could not help. I think one of the items I picked up on, is listen to your body, your gut feelings, you, yourself knows when there’s is something wrong, NEVER give up. Fans will wait for new music 🎼 !!! Nothing is more important than your health. We need you and your music. Love from the US🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

Kiitos kun kerroit ja hurjasti tsemppia. Toivotaan, että paranet tai ainakin oireet olisivat minimissä. T. Jansku

Your music is legendary keep your head high

Крепкого здоровья и долголетия хочу пожелать тебе. Надеюсь, что с новыми силами ты сможешь вернуться к любимому делу. Бог в помощь!

I'm glad your health is getting better, you're a strong person for not giving up and always pushing forward, I love your music and looking forward to new releases from you

Sorry to hear about your troubles mate :( Been a fan for a long time, found you from playing wow and watching Cobrak like 8-9 years ago (great guy btw, he was always hyped for your new stuff). Great art of living is what opened me more to metal and "drum and bass metal", the song is a masterpiece. the edge is my other favorite. I think the biggest thing that makes the songs even better is that your voice and tone is so versatile, you are the swiss army knife version of a artist :D always excited to hear your new releases, hope you get to keep doing what you are so good at, you deserve more recognition. my prayers are with you. Gott mit uns!

Hey bro, i found your music in the game Scum, and i instantly loved it! I had no idea you were foreign, i thought you were an English speaker your english is so good. Im sorry thsat your e going through rough times right now, but i hope that you get better soon, so we can hear more of that sweet, sweet voice! Much love from America ❤❤❤❤❤❤

I'm so sorry you've had to deal with this for long in your life, and I admire your perseverance to never give up immensely. Been listening to your music for a long time and I'm relieved to hear you are now well on the path to getting better! It takes a lot of courage to open up about something like this and spread awareness. Now not only your music is an inspiration to me, but your character as well! Thank you for battling through your health all these years to deliver your musical craft to the world. Keep fighting the good fight, wish you the best of health! I just recently uploaded a short AMV with your song Cold Light, it would be an honor if you could check it out!

Hope you are getting better, Lymes disease is shockingly misdiagnosed. There is a man in Brighton U.K. who has written a song about his battles Ren - Hi Ren. He is seeking treatment.

I can relate heavily. I don't have Lyme disease but I do have chronic a chronic illness. So some of the things you mentioned I do have similar problems. Which sleeping is one of those problems. Mainly cuz of my nerves. I'm a guitarist though and I've always wanted to make music too. I've been playing for 24 years.Started when I was 7. I still have not made my own music except do covers. I want to make music though. Its a passion for me. I was playing Once Human btw and heard your musci on there. Which lead me here. I lvoe that kind of music you make btw.

God bless you Jay, stay strong.

We love u so much u such a strong person n amazing u in my prayers take good care of ur self u in all our prayers ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Hey Jay, I started to listen to your music again recently and only seemed to find this video now, I'm absolutely shocked and so sad that you have to go through this kind of thing, are you feeling any better now? Much love from Ireland.

I'm in love, with all of your song! I wish you all the best! you are an amazing artist!😁

U are amazing Jay, stay strong ❤

hi buddy been very long time and hope ur ok,im not doin to well ,sad to say my wife has passed away 4 months ago,i changed town changed jobs n nothing i do helps or stops the pain i go threw every day and night jus thot i shud let you no,she loved ur music so much as ive told u befor,miss u lots buddy and i hope ur health has been gettin better since last i sent u a message,💔

Voimahali sulle 🥰. Tämän asian kanssa "painiminen" on pitkä ja hermoja koetteleva tie, mutta voitat sen sinnikkyydelläsi. Tsemppiä!

what an incredible story you are such an amazing and strong person i wish you all the best Jay , stay safe brother ❤️❤️❤️

I really hope that soon you will feel better and will be able to return to your favorite business - music and fishing, if the disease also interfered with this activity. I wish you and your family peace, kindness and happiness. Let everything be fine, you deserve it ...🙏🙏🙏❤🤘😊

love your music and wish you the best

sup jay how ar u ,im stil around brother...been 1 year since my incident but im stil here suffering in silence,hope ur wel,wat hav u been doin wit all ur spare tym bro...

We Love u bro❤

Kiitos tarinasi kertomisesta! Mikä on se borrelioosin tutkimiseen/hoitamiseen erikoistunut klinikka Suomessa, josta puhut videolla?

I still hope you will get better and could back to your music career! With love from Ukraine

Hey, man. How u doin'? Hope U're ok & in a good health :/

wer ar u buddy been a long time

Moikka, itse oon kans käynyt useilla lääkäreillä 3 vuoden aikana lukuisten niveloireiden vuoksi ilman että tuloksista olisi mitään saanut selville. Olisin kiinnostunut kuulemaan myös että millä klinikalla sait asian selvitettyä, omat borrelia arvot suomessa käytössä olevan Elisa testin perusteella olivat nimittäin negatiiviset.

Make sure to leave some "heavy metals" in your body while detoxing Jay. If you know what i mean😄 Best of luck to you.

Monesti miettinyt miks ei tuu musaa vaik ukko on tosi lahjakas mutta tämä selittääkin. Rohkeasti ja hyvin puhuit asiat halki niin ei voi täältä kun hattua nostaa ja toivoa kaikkea hyvää tulevaisuuteen että arki pysyisi kirkkaana :)

Kissoille voi aina tehdä oman kanavan! 😄

😎🤘

No voi ny perkele. Olen mää ihmetellyt aina välillä, miksi sulta ei tule enempää tavaraa kun kerran olet noinkin hemmetin hyvä. Mutta tässähän tää selvisi. Voimia ja tsemppiä.

I think you have a good voice But dont make it so loud on your songs Do like heartless song And crucial fracture And lost chance Stop Wasting your voice when you screaming so loud You have a good voice when you singing normally