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…
Grieve The Chronic Illness of a Loved One 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…
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…
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? …
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…
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 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…
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…