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Straddling the Line Between Sick and Healthy
When I was first diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, I thought I’d be sick forever. I saw on the interwebs people with Crohn’s disease never getting better…
How Your Mind is Making You Sicker (And What to do About it)
As humans, we are designed to move towards things that are pleasant and move away from things that are unpleasant. This skill is fantastic, especially when…
How To Make Tough Medical Decisions
Making decisions about medical care can feel like walking through a maze of uncertainties. Often, we're faced with conflicting advice, daunting risks, and limited options. It's a delicate balance between…
Illness as Teacher
When I was in my early 20's I had an old hatchback Honda I named "Smokey Joe" because it leaked oil and would start smoking when I drove long distances. Smokey had pop up…
Staying Motivated When You're Sick, Tired, or Depressed
It occurred to me that people, in general, don't have a difficult time prioritizing their goals, they have a difficult time taking action on their goals. One client said, "I'm the master…
When Illness Squashes All Your Dreams
Pretend I had a Magic Wand and when I waved it, I could take everything stressful away from your life. All your worries about work, family, health, relationships... *poof* GONE!