How many people do you think lie or have lied to their doctors at least once because they felt their doctor couldn’t (or didn’t) understand? And since many veteran patients are convinced they know what is best for them anyway (guilty), why wouldn’t they just lie to get what they want? I will be upfront […]
Tag Archives: emotional health
Productive Appointment at a Sleep Clinic
I finally had an appointment at a sleep clinic and it went surprisingly well. It was just a consultation but I really loved this new doctor. I felt like he completely understood all aspects of my situation, really looked at me as an entire person and seemed to genuinly care about all that I have […]
Living in Chronic Pain
When I think back on the times I used pain medications to get through the day, I feel like I was a failure. I am filled with so much guilt it is unbelievable. But then I think… If I didn’t have pain medication, I wouldn’t have survived long enough to still be here. I am […]
Every Little Tip Helps: Thank you Stephen!
The following was written by Stephen D… As you would imagine, I have given this a bit of thought and if I were only to give one tip/piece of advice, it would be: “Keep an IBD journal/diary.” Granted I am a bit of a compulsive note taker, but keeping an IBD journal allows me to […]
Shout Out to Those who Advocate While in “Crisis Mode”
There has been a lot going on in my world. I am in the process of moving in with my boyfriend and while it is definitely a change, I think it is going to be a really positive thing for me. More on that later. I have talked before about how it is difficult for […]