Photo courtesy of Unsplash by Mantas Hesthaven Article Written by Guest Blogger Henry Moore To see more of his work, check him out here: The Fitwell Traveler Being diagnosed with a chronic illness can feel devastating at…
Ten Ways Everyday Life Can Get in the Way of Managing Your Illness – And What You Can Do About it Managing a chronic illness can be a daunting task and may seem impossible at times. Every day…
5 Communication Tips to Strengthen Relationships Communication is the key to a strong and healthy relationship with friends, family or intimate partners. Here are 5 tips to keep communication strong and productive! Smile while you talk: Smiling while you…
Anxiety can take over suddenly and seemingly, without warning. I am here to share with you 5 tips for overcoming anxiety so that you can get back on track and enjoy your day. Learn Your Triggers: Triggers…
This painting IN MY Therapy OFFICE is personal Along with being a therapist, I’m also a visual artist and photographer. I strongly advocate for the use of expressive modalities in coping with chronic illness and often use…
Let’s Talk About the ‘D’ Word: Depression Depression is common among people with chronic illness and it can significantly effect their ability to manage the ups and downs of their disease. People who experience both depression & chronic health…
How to Get Through the Stress of Blood Work Are you still awaiting a diagnosis and are constantly getting poked and prodded? Have you already been diagnosed and have to get routine blood work done to track the…
https://animoto.com/play/nIbKAR3CF6scmBD1PrFDsw 5 ways to be kind to yourself BEING KIND TO YOURSELF HAS BENEFITS If you have a chronic illness you know firsthand that stress can trigger a flare up or cause the disease to become even more…