I have spent 350 nights at Mt. Sinai Hospital and in the beginning, that hospital was a safe place for me. Before my parents and I realized the severity of my situation, going to a hospital close by was easier but once it became clear that I did have a complicated disease and I was […]
When you suffer from a chronic illness like crohns disease or ulcerative colitis, a good relationship with your doctor is a must. The absence of a therapeutic relationship with your physician can lead to more frustration and anxiety than you are already dealing with just from the physical symptoms of your disease. Both you and […]
I have mentioned before on this blog that I have a difficult time letting my guard down and relinquishing some control to medical professionals. With the exception of my parents, I am incapable of allowing someone else to make a decision for me about my body. I feel like I have to be on guard […]