Patient stories about mental health, diabetes and other chronic conditions
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- December 30th, 2016
Providing mental illness support for a family member can be tough. You can imagine how overwhelming it is dealing with a family member who has a mental illness. It
- December 29th, 2016
The holiday season is here once again. This time of the year is always full of excitement, togetherness, and love. It is the season to be jolly and to
- December 24th, 2016
Knowing ways to cope with depression means that we need to understand what this word truly means. When we think of depression, we often picture a sad and socially
- December 22nd, 2016
You may be wondering how to stop a panic attack. If this is the case, this helpful step-by-step guide will show you the appropriate steps to take. It can
- December 21st, 2016
Fibromyalgia disability is never the same for any two people. For me, it's near-daily brain fog and severe pain in my shoulders, elbows, wrists, and ankles. It's depression and
- December 14th, 2016
As a doctor, I know understand diseases and the complications related to them. Many people go through psychological and emotional trauma when diagnosed with a chronic illness. I never
- December 13th, 2016
Health practitioners have always been taught the holistic approach in caring for patients. It is truer for patients experiencing chronic conditions that can impede healthy emotions. Practicing mindfulness plays
- December 10th, 2016
My recovery from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) has been one of 3.5 years so far. There have been many ups and downs during this time. Tears and laughter, setbacks and
- December 8th, 2016
I’m a thinking person, more correctly, I’m a worrying person. In my mind, there is always the vulnerable, neurotic child, afraid of the dark, running away from one









