When Diagnosis Brings Grief

Receiving a serious or chronic medical diagnosis can feel like the ground has shifted beneath you. Whether it is cancer, multiple sclerosis, endometriosis, or another long-term illness, the news often triggers more than just fear, it brings grief. This grief is not just about loss of health, it is about losing the life you once…

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Practicing Self-Care After a Life-Changing Medical Diagnosis

Hearing the words “You have [a serious condition]” can instantly change everything. A major medical diagnosis, whether it is cancer, multiple sclerosis, heart disease, diabetes, or another chronic condition, often brings shock, fear, and uncertainty. Beyond the physical adjustments, there is also a deep emotional and mental toll. In these moments, self-care is not selfish,…

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Questions to Ask your Doctor upon Diagnosis

Upon receiving your new diagnosis, there are certain general questions that may help you to gain a better understanding of your condition and develop a better relationship with your physicians. In these situations, the easiest method for having all aspects of your questions answered is to remember the five W’s. You may have first learned…

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First Comes Diagnosis, Then Comes Grief

Everyone deals with grief at some point in their lives, as grief is a common barrel of feelings, emotions, and happenings. Grief is most associated with the loss of a loved one, serious accidents or changes in our life’s routine, extreme stress, loss of relationships, loss of sexual function, and so many more reasons. Grief…

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