by benforred | May 7, 2024 | Mental Health, Research, Stress, Support
I attended a seminar through the Institute for Natural Resources titled Meditation and the Brain: Physiologic Effects, Mindfulness, and Mental Health. It was very enlightening learning about various methods of meditation and their effects on the brain that I will...
by benforred | Nov 28, 2023 | Mental Health, Self-Care, Sponsored, Support
This Post Includes Sponsored LinksSelf-care is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves and yet it is one of the most frequently neglected aspects by many of us. The practice of self-care is not just for mental health either, it is also for physical...
by benforred | Mar 11, 2020 | Mental Health, Support
It can feel lonely when you’re diagnosed with a rare disease, such as Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) or Short Bowel Syndrome (SBS). After all, these are rare diseases and so there isn’t near the support or media coverage available as there is...
by benforred | Aug 5, 2019 | Divorce, Marriage, Support
I don’t regret my decision to divorce my now ex husband even though I wish our marriage had worked. But sometimes there is pain we can’t overcome or it’s not in our best interest to remain in a particular relationship. That was sadly the case for my...
by benforred | Dec 10, 2018 | Caregivers, Family, Health, Support
Chronic illness is a challenge, period. It’s a challenge for those who live with the illness on a daily basis, for caregivers of the ill person, and for those who are involved with the person outside of the home. Chronic illness often leaves those in its wake...
by benforred | May 12, 2018 | Health, Support, Symptoms
When you have a chronic illness, sometimes it’s hard to know how to answer when asked how you’re doing. The odds are, we’re not doing very well. We have daily symptoms we’re contending with and most of the time we don’t feel well but we...
