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Kevin

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@kb719

Last Week

Always a Price to Pay

Me: There's always a physical price to pay every time I go out.

My Therapist: We should talk about your use of "always." Does it always happen?

Me: Sometimes the price is worth it, but it happens every time.

MT: It is really always?

Me: I understand what you're saying, but yes. It always happens.

MT: Track that, and we can discuss it next time.

Me: I can, and I have. But it always happens.

MT: I think you'll find it's not always.

Me: (Goes out. Pays Price.) I'll track that, and we can discuss it next time.

#ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RareDisease #Erythromelalgia #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #MedicalProfessionals #Therapy #Fibromyalgia

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Kevin

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@kb719

March 8, 2023

How Do You Feel?

Do you ever have the sense that you need to "feel a certain way" when you visit your doctor, therapist, or nurse practitioner? Like, if you don't answer their questions in way they expect that they'll judge you, stop treating you, not give you the treatment you need, or do something to make you feel worse? If so, how do you deal with it? Any examples would be welcome. Even admitting to this might make someone feel vulnerable. Thank you for your replies.

#ChronicIllness #Depression #Anxiety #MedicalProfessionals

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Kevin

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@kb719

March 2, 2023

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This affirmation came up after another disappointing appointment with the nurse practitioner at my pain doctor. I've been fortunate to have excellent medical care, but this NP is new to me. She hasn't been communicating well, especially not listening. Maybe I need to communicate better too by more clearly describing my needs. Today's appointment was with a substitute because my NP is having surgery. I'm praying all goes well with her and her pain is low during her recovery. #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #MedicalProfessionals

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Danielle Burton, MD

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Eating Disorders

February 22, 2023

A Pediatrician's Take on the New Childhood Obesity Guidelines

I’ve lost track of how many people have told me their eating disorder started with something their pediatrician said, including my younger sister. As a pediatrician, a psychiatrist, and a child and adolescent psychiatrist in training; a person whose sister and friends have been diagnosed with these deadly illnesses; and as someone in recovery from [...]

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horsegrrl

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@horsegrrl11

February 22, 2023

Autoimmune?

I’m waiting to see a rheumatologist but it’s taking awhile. The doctor that recommended I see a dermatologist thinks I may have an autoimmune disorder. After a lot of research and reading about it.. I do believe it’s a good possibility.

While I’m waiting is there anything I can do in the meantime? I’ve hit another fatigue spell mixed with some depression. My joints and body aches. I’ve got no energy and sleepy. It seems to hit every few weeks hardcore but there isn’t a day goes by im not tired. It’s a lot of pushing myself. I take a multivitamin and magnesium for supplement. Any suggestions for coping mechanisms until I can see the doctor would be greatly appreciated. ❤️ #AutoimmuneDisease #ChronicFatigue #Fatigue #Depression #TheMighty #Undiagnosed #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #MedicalProfessionals #Pain