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Organize to Effectively Manage a Serious or Chronic Illness
A diagnosis of a chronic or serious illness is life altering. It is entirely normal in the days following to feel a bit numb, not to mention out of control, overwhelmed and lost. But your ability to get back a sense of equilibrium is critical to effectively managing your disease. As a practicing Internist and Rheumatologist for the past 35 years, Dr. Smith has observed that those who take immediate steps to get themselves organized to manage their illness, rather than the other way around, are the most successful.
Going The Distance
I dragged myself to the gym this morning for a change. Drag drag drag. Come on Erica, no more excuses! YOU CAN DO IT! The gym for me was never one of those things I did willingly. It was just part of my routine, like, getting gas for my car. I admit, the reason I go, is for that incredible feeling afterward. Theres no better feeling once youre done, but getting me there is no small feat.
Take a vacation from your life~
With everything going on in the world, from politics to the economy, to life’s stressors, it is important to take a break from it all. I prefer calling it taking a “vacation from your life”. My husband and I and our children are going to Disney World this week, and it could not have come at a more perfect time. Like many others, I am stressed with everything happening around me, and on top of that I have some deadlines for a book I am publishing. I am ready to go escape life for a bit, even if it is just temporary.
Single Mom Dating Don’ts
Dating is complicated. Now throw a few kids into the mix, an ex and a serious boyfriend, and you have a real convoluted mess! However, avoiding common mistakes can help you find the new love of your life without all the anticipated drama that many single moms face when dating.
Pregnancy Depression Signs
Every woman knows that with pregnancy comes change. Since these changes are understood as common, it is easy to overlook signs of depression during pregnancy. “It’s just the hormones,” you think as you weep your way through another day. You may be right, it may just be hormones. However, if those hormones have had you feeling signs of depression for two weeks or longer, you may have a larger problem on your hands.