We human beings sure can be tough on ourselves. Pointing out our mistakes. Our misjudgments. Anything we do that falls short of a demand we didn’t meet. All too often demands we created for ourselves and that weren’t realistic in the first place. Check out my article on self-compassion.
Do you find yourself worrying a lot? Humans worry. If you’re living with a chronic condition, you may feel like you have that much more to worry about. I just published an article in Resources on how to deal with worried thoughts.
It’s only human to wish you could put yourself into somebody else’s shoes. You ask yourself “I wonder what it would be like…?” Along with “why them and not me?” And these questions might also lead you back to that question people living with chronic conditions often ask: “Why me?” Check out my article on the […]
Have you considered taking an antidepressant or an anti-anxiety medication? Having trouble making the decision. I recently published an article with some ideas for you to consider. Here’s a link: http://justgotdiagnosed.com/resources/antidepressants-anti-anxiety-medication/
We are taught to try to make anxiety go away. But how about getting to know your anxious feelings and see if there is a lesson to be learned? Check out my latest article, “Anxious? How About Running Toward Your Anxiety?”
It’s not always so easy to describe your symptoms to your doctor. I just posted an article with some approaches you might find helpful. Here’s a link: http://justgotdiagnosed.com/resources/talking-doctor-find-right-words-describe-symptoms/
In my job, I often talk with people about how they are handling the challenges of life. With my friends, with my clients. Life is pretty unpredictable. And life requires a lot of effort on our part. That’s for sure. Nobody knows that better than someone who is living with a chronic condition. But I sometimes […]
Wow! Another year. It feels like each one passes just a little more quickly than the one before. I am wishing you a Happy and Healthy 2015! Take good care of yourself!
It’s the season to celebrate. Maybe even with a drink… or two. If you are living with a chronic condition, there’s a lot to consider before you take that first drink. Check out my recent article in my resources for “Patients.”
It seems to me that we often look at the holidays from the perspective of how to say no. As a result, we risk turning the holidays into a time of dread and not anticipation. Here’s another way to look at the holidays: http://justgotdiagnosed.com/resources/holiday-time-saying-yes/