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Tag Archives: Chronic illness

Person holding their chronically ill loved one's hand as they grieve their recent changes relating to their health.

Grieve Your Loved One’s Chronic Illness Without Making them Feel Guilty

UncategorizedBy alicia-wp-adminMay 23, 2023Leave a comment

Grieve Your Loved One’s Chronic Illness Without Making them Feel Guilty  Chronic illnesses bring on many changes and stress in your relationships, especially when it’s time to have important conversations. But how can you be honest about your feelings without causing a strain in your relationship and making them feel bad? Here are six ways…

Woman grieving in her home after diagnosed with a chronic illness.

How to Stay Present as You Grieve Your Chronic Illness

UncategorizedBy Alicia DornApril 24, 2023Leave a comment

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…

Woman is confused and unsure of what to do after she was diagnosed with a chronic illness.

What to Do After Diagnosed with a Chronic Illness

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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…

Chronically ill female teenager sadly looking outside her window struggling with her chronic illness.

How to Know if Your Teen is Struggling with their Chronic Illness

UncategorizedBy Alicia DornFebruary 20, 2023Leave a comment

How to Know if Your Teen is Struggling with their Chronic Illness Sometimes your teenager will show behaviors that you might assume are happening simply because they’re “just being a teenager.” But how do you really know whether your teen is “doing what teenagers do” or if the behavior is because of their chronic illness? …

Black young adult woman talking with her chronic illness therapist.

7 Things to Expect When Working with a Chronic Illness Therapist

UncategorizedBy Alicia DornDecember 29, 2022Leave a comment

7 Things to Expect When Working with a Chronic Illness Therapist There are many benefits to participating in therapy for your mental health. But it’s important to work with a therapist who is trained to help chronically ill people when you have a chronic illness. Here are seven things to expect when working with a…

Woman talking about her chronic illness with her doctor at medical appointment on Alicia Dorn Counseling website.

5 Reasons You’re Feeling Medical Appointment Anxiety

UncategorizedBy Alicia DornNovember 14, 2022Leave a comment

5 Reasons You’re Feeling Medical Appointment Anxiety A chronic illness diagnosis can affect your mental health, but more specifically, medical appointment anxiety is a universal concern, even before a diagnosis has been made. With so many unknowns of what will happen during the appointment, your mind and body are likely to respond in ways that…

6 Reasons that a Chronic Illness Can Affect Your Mental Health

UncategorizedBy Alicia DornSeptember 16, 2022Leave a comment

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…

Woman sick and worried after being newly diagnosed with a chronic illness on Alicia Dorn Counseling website.

7 Resources For Chronic Illness If You’re Newly Diagnosed

UncategorizedBy alicia-wp-adminJune 18, 2022

7 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…

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