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 This is an outdated approach that puts all people at a disadvantage.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…
The initial conversations with your doctor after being newly diagnosed with a chronic illness are some of the most important ones to have. They set the foundation for what’s to come and build the rapport with your doctor that you will need in the years to come. But how do you know what to say…
How to Stay Present as You Grieve Your Chronic Illness Most people believe that grief occurs mainly with the loss of a loved one or a job. But facing your grief can be even harder when your health is declining or you’ve received a health diagnosis. Here are three ways it’s hard to stay present…
What to Do After Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness Six out of ten people are living with at least one chronic health condition within the United States. But what do you do now that you’ve just received the news about your own chronic illness? Here are six things to do after diagnosed with a chronic…
5 Things Not to Do After Receiving a Chronic Illness Diagnosis It’s not uncommon to receive tons of advice telling you what to do after receiving a chronic illness diagnosis. However, not enough people talk about what isn’t helpful after you get the big news about your health. Here are five things not to do…
6 Things to Consider when Adjusting to Life with a Chronic Illness Life has its way of changing things when you least expect them, especially when it comes to your health. Let’s talk about some of the things to expect when adjusting to life with a chronic illness. #1. Feeling the Pressure to “Do it…
6 Reasons that a Chronic Illness can Affect Your Mental Health Chronic illnesses affect all areas of your life, including your mental health. The journey is filled with highs and lows, ultimately making it harder to stay in a positive headspace. Let’s talk about how your chronic illness and mental health work together. The Connection…
How To Talk About Your Chronic Illness If You’ve Recently Been Diagnosed There are many hot topics that come to mind after being diagnosed with a health condition, but one of the biggest challenges is learning how to talk about your chronic illness with others. Before getting into how to talk about your chronic illness,…
8 Resources For Chronic Illness If You’re Newly Diagnosed You’ve recently been diagnosed with a chronic illness and are unsure of what to do next. The doctor gave you a diagnosis, prescribed one or more medications and a slew of other provider referrals. However, you need helpful resources for chronic illness to get through everyday…