Helpful Hints
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How To Talk With Your Family
Discussing personal issues or medical information can be troubling. This is especially true with family. They may be in denial or cease to understand the reality of your circumstance and thus make inappropriate comments. When you’re dealing with chronic illness, having support is everything. It can feel like a fight to have people understand where you are coming from. Their attempts at understanding can be hurtful. So here are some tips on how to talk with your family about chronic illness. Be Patient Let me be clear, I am not a patient person. I’m quick to jump in and defend myself if a conversation feels like it’s going south. I…
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How to Relax
Relaxing is a key component of staying healthy, both mentally and physically. For anyone, finding time to relax can be a difficult task. When you have a chronic illness, finding subtle ways to relax throughout the day can be vital. Doctors will always stress the importance of mental health. Often it can feel attacking or intimidating. As you start to master biofeedback you’ll discover you have the power to change your perspective. Here are some great tips to help you relax throughout the day. Meditation I will always stress the importance of meditation. Being able to calm your mind, even if only for a few minutes is a magical experience.…
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The Best Compression Leggings
In my experience, finding compression leggings can prove to be a daunting task. For weeks, I scoured the internet trying to discover which brand I wanted to trust. Amazon had the most fruitful results. The styles they showed me were mostly for active individuals who need compression for sports. In my case, I need compression to help maintain my blood pressure. The most important areas for me to compress is my abdomen and thighs. I’ve tried leggings that were over $100 and some that are less than $30. At the end of the day there are key things to know when finding compression leggings. What are you using them for?…
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How To Stay Positive
Staying positive can be a challenge when dealing with chronic illness. It’s easy to fall into a trap of feeling like the world is working against you. When my health issues started, I felt like the universe was holding me back from achieving my greatest ambitions. One day I realized it was quite the opposite. In fact, this illness that I had come to hate started to make life more meaningful. I was becoming grateful for basic functions, seeing the sunshine, and having a roof over my head. These aren’t small things and yet when we are “perfectly normal” they seem like a given. Being grateful is one way to…
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What To Bring For Your Hospital Stay
If you find yourself being admitted to the hospital, I would imagine your mind might be spinning. At least mine was when I was first admitted. Depending on why or how you’ve been admitted you may be packing a bag or asking someone to go home and gather your things. For me it’s been latter. You would think after nine hospital stays one would start to prepare. Somehow they always seem to catch me by surprise. In my experience, there are essential items that can make or break your hospital stay. Here are some of my best suggestions on what to bring on your hospital experience. 1. Comfortable Underwear This…
