Patient stories about mental health, diabetes and other chronic conditions
Patient stories about mental health, diabetes and other chronic conditions
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December 3rd, 2016.I was 31 when I was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis. A fancy way of saying arthritis in the neck. On top of everything, I also received my fibromyalgia diagnosis.
November 19th, 2016In addition to the physical pain, there is the emotional or psychological effect of chronic pain on the patient. Because of the constant pain, the patient may experience feelings of anger and anxiety, which may lead to stress and depression.
November 2nd, 2016Many believe PTSD can only effect those who have been in a war, and some believe it only happens to war veterans who are in direct combat. This is a common misconception and there are many more instances where a person can experience a traumatic event and develop PTSD.
October 26th, 2016Understanding the effects of social media on mental health is essential if we are to use this tool in a positive, healthy way. In many ways, social media has
October 22nd, 2016Chances are if you’ve been diagnosed and living with a chronic illness you have suffered from symptoms for some time, possibly even years. To be deemed “chronic” the symptoms
October 17th, 2016My struggle with alcohol addiction started when I picked up my first drink at 14. It was at my dad's annual Christmas party. It was rum punch, and it tasted awful.
October 10th, 20165 things that I’ve learned from living with chronic headaches, are that I have a much higher tolerance for pain than most people, I have friends who are conveniently my friends, I have a passion for the healthcare industry...
October 2nd, 2016Being diagnosed with cancer comes as a shock to many as remorse and sorrow creep in. With so many plans underway; watching your kid(s) become the best he or she can be in life now can seem like a mere dream. Also, the dreams of graduating from college, going for that vacation, or moving into a new house may start fading away. Exuding strength from within is vital in fighting cancer. It requires more than the many sessions of chemotherapy and radiotherapy to emerge as a victor with an improved quality of life.
October 1st, 2016Depression makes you question the purpose of your existence; it wins if you cannot answer this question and completely engulfs you. It drives a wedge between you and the rest of the world, it makes you feel alone and hopeless. Depression is not invincible though; you can fight back and defeat it. Reach out to others, fight it as a team, outnumber it. If not for you, then fight for your loved ones...