Coping Through the Emotional Journey of Having A Chronically Ill Spouse Marriage and partnership is full of many ups and downs, and those moments can feel more intense when married to a chronically ill spouse. It puts the commitment “for better or worse” into a different perspective. Let’s talk about how to cope with some…
Illness uncertainty is one of the most stressful yet common issues to deal with in the chronically ill community. The daunting reality of not knowing what’s happening with your body at a given moment impacts more than 60% of Americans living with chronic conditions. Let’s explore how to deal with illness uncertainty so that you…
As you grow up, it’s natural to think about your parents taking care of you when you got sick. But what happens when your parents are the ones with an illness? Although most people expect their parents to be the first ones to experience health decline in the natural order of life, most people don’t…
New Year’s Resolutions are often helpful when trying to move forward with intention. However, your chronic illness requires that you think through them with more detail. Here are some tips to make the best New Year’s Resolutions with a chronic illness. 1. Balance Your Ideals with Reality Many people approach New Year’s Resolutions by setting…
The holidays are known to be a joyous and anticipated time for many people, but it can be the most stressful times of year for your chronically ill loved one. There are many reasons that the holidays make it difficult for them to celebrate with you. So it’s important to understand specific ways to support…
Living with a diagnosis of a chronic illness is stressful for a variety of reasons. But what about when you’re dealing with an undiagnosed chronic illness? Let’s discuss some mental health strategies that can help you move forward as you seek answers. Common Assumptions of Dealing with an Undiagnosed Chronic Illness #1 – You Can…
You’ve likely noticed the mental and physical toll that you or your loved one’s chronic illness takes on you. A common challenge that happens is noticing when your sadness turns to anger. From feeling numb to crying and feeling worried, anger becomes a feeling that can take over and make you feel that parts of…
Historically society refers to chronic illnesses as a physical health issue all to itself, leaving mental health completely out of the picture. This is an outdated approach that puts all people at a disadvantage. It’s time that society finally understands the true connection between your chronic illness and mental health. Chronic Illness & Mental Health…
Being newly diagnosed with a chronic illness brings on a whirlwind of emotions. From learning about your condition, to doctor’s appointments and life changes. Not to mention, feeling the affects of your illness. The truth is, there are many experiences that you are likely to have as a result of living with a newly diagnosed…
Recently, I was featured in this article on Counseling Today and I wanted to share it here… Hoping you are doing well. Alicia Living with a chronic health condition can be physically and emotionally stressful. Imagine waking up in the morning to searing pain because of reoccurring migraines or experiencing vision and speech problems and…