Grief. Such a small word with such big implications. It's no secret that those with chronic illness are more likely to suffer from anxiety and depression. Not only does chronic illness affect us physically, it is more often harder on our mental health. This feeling of grief grows and changes over time, and lately I… Continue reading Grieving the Small Things
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Grieving and Loss
In my mindfulness class last week, we talked about why we as humans hold onto things - specifically events that caused negative emotions. Things like fear, worry, anxiety, sadness, loneliness, anger, isolation. I learned that while it is good to sit with these emotions and process them, we don't have to hold onto them so… Continue reading Grieving and Loss
The Grief of IBD
No one really talks about the grief that chronic illness patients experience. Having a chronic illness is not always about dealing with the symptoms. It is largely about understanding and accepting feelings of loss, helplessness, and uncertainty. I have had a tough few weeks and I saw these posts on social media recently that helped… Continue reading The Grief of IBD
Turning Wellness into a Lifestyle 