Spoonies with Chronic Illness

On Tuesday, I learned that my neurologist, Dr. Daniel Schneider, died a few weeks ago due to cancer. In this post, I share insights into processing the pain of losing a great doctor.

It's important to be know when you need to see your doctor and to do so. Some people put off necessary appointments, while others really do go in a bit too often. This post can help you find that happy medium and reassure yourself that it really is the right time to make that appointment!

Read as Martin Block shares about the different ways art can benefit children with development differences and disabilities, when used as a medium for expression. Martin also shares about the gaps in the education system, and why community amongst peers matters.

Systemic racism and ableism are deeply entrenched in our healthcare system. This post explores how, and what is being done about these issues.

Medical trauma is the mental and physical response to serious illness, medical procedures, etc., and impacts most disabled folks.

The US Healthcare system is broken : Thriving While Disabled

Check out the February mindfulness journaling prompts! The theme for the month is ‘Loving Kindness’, towards others and yourself. Use these writing prompts for mental health and personal growth, and as a daily practice for a more meaningful life.

Finding the right doctor is hard, especially when diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder. Learn how to find your best options in this post.

I'm pretty sure we've all felt traumatized by something related to our conditions, whether it was the diagnosis itself, treatment we've received from medical professionals, the pain, discomfort, or shame that went with a treatment, or something singularly uncomfortable or horrifying for you. Medical trauma is a documented impact felt by patients due to either the necessities of treatment or mishandlings of medical situations or information. #MedicalTrauma, #Trauma

Psychiatrists are medical practitioners who frequently diagnose mental health patients and who manage their medication. Do you need to see one?

https://thrivingwhiledisabled.com/should-i-see-a-psychologist/

TBI's are an increasingly recognized problem. However, emergency rooms are often unhelpful when it comes to these injuries and also often fail to note when a concussion(mild TBI) has occurred, even when it's the primary reason for going! In this post, I talk about the true risks and damage around TBI's and what you can do if you or a loved one experiences an accident that involves the possibiity of brain damage.

Read as I share about my chronic illness life back in January 2018, where I had a little refreshing holiday in Australia. I also share about the goals I had for expanding this blog, aiming for 'normality' in life, and more.

Read as I share my evergreen thoughts of every new year that comes along. Many things change, and resolutions can be made and remade, but I do believe that certain concepts stand eternal.