Patient stories about mental health, diabetes and other chronic conditions
Patient stories about mental health, diabetes and other chronic conditions
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November 12th, 2018If you’re feeling tired and achy all the time, it may not be normal fatigue from increased stress or physical activity. If you’re experiencing long-term fatigue and widespread pain
October 5th, 2018When you have a substance use disorder, chronic pain, or a mental health issue, you aren’t always the person you’d like to be. And when you're not yourself, the
September 19th, 2018For most cancers, the cause of their development is unknown. Age, environmental, and genetic risks are all factors that determine the risk of developing cancer. One out of four
July 18th, 2018There are vital changes that have to be made in order to effect lasting change as your previous lifestyle was conducive to your addiction, not to your recovery. You can’t go on a diet, lose weight, then go right back to your old eating habits and expect to maintain, right? Nope. It has to be a complete lifestyle change if you want it to work.
June 9th, 2018There is no magic button you can press to make this all better, no pill you can take that will truly heal your body. The only weapon you have is hope. Persevere through the dozens of doctor’s visits, and never let your hope die. You aren’t the only one who’s going through this, and there are lots of people ready and willing to lend a kind word or helping hand as you try to find your own best self while managing a chronic illness.
May 29th, 2018Brenda was able to manage her bipolar disorder for seven years. She had a successful business. Her patients, her friends, and her family all love her. I hope that one day Brenda has all of these things back. I know that it is possible! I have seen how amazing Brenda can be. She has touched and helped so many lives.
May 15th, 2018Is cancer contagious? This is one of the most pressing questions people ask themselves. Cancer develops because something is wrong when controlling growth (multiplying) cells. This is due to
May 11th, 2018So, you’re thinking about starting or marketing a private therapy practice. Whether you’re a recent graduate or you’ve been in the field for years, marketing your private mental health
December 21st, 2017Learning how to avoid heart attacks during Christmas is essential if you are in that category of people who are particularly susceptible to feeling stress or experiencing issues with