I've now been working at the College Diabetes Network and living in Boston for about a year now. Wait. What. I’ve been adulting for a year??? About a year ago, I was dumb and doing what I do best- which is hit the ground running and going a million miles an hour. Which. I don't do … Continue reading #cdnRetreat2016- Proving the World Wrong
Adulting
Maybe One Day- my hopes for the future of mental health & diabetes
So today closes out Mental Health Awareness Month- but like I said in my post yesterday- it never really ends for anyone- even if they don't have a diagnosis or a chronic illness or life challenge- mental health is always around and important to keep in mind. But I wanted to close out with my … Continue reading Maybe One Day- my hopes for the future of mental health & diabetes
Sometimes I Cry
Sometimes I Cry Do you have that trusty place? A place that you can go- When feelings get so strong and it's about show? You see- I prefer a stairwell where the foot traffic is low Where I can let it out but I don't want the world to know I know that crying is good … Continue reading Sometimes I Cry
Day 5- Tips and Tricks! #dblogweek
Tips and Tricks - Friday 5/20 Link List. Let's round out the week by sharing our best diabetes tips and diabetes tricks. From how you organize supplies to how you manage gear on the go/vacation (beach, or skiing, or whatever). From how you keep track of prescription numbers to how you remember to get your orders … Continue reading Day 5- Tips and Tricks! #dblogweek
Day 2- The Other Half of Diabetes #dBlogWeek
Day 2 of Diabetes Blog Week- The Other Half of Diabetes - Tuesday 5/17 (AKA mental health!!) We think a lot about the physical component of diabetes, but the mental component is just as significant. How does diabetes affect you or your loved one mentally or emotionally? How have you learned to deal with the mental aspect … Continue reading Day 2- The Other Half of Diabetes #dBlogWeek
Day 1- Message Monday
Message Monday - Monday 5/16 Lets kick off the week by talking about why we are here, in the diabetes blog space. What is the most important diabetes awareness message to you? Why is that message important for you, and what are you trying to accomplish by sharing it on your blog? (Thank you, Heather Gabel, … Continue reading Day 1- Message Monday
Anxiety Medication
A few months ago, I went on medication for my anxiety for the first time. I was more against it than I had been about medication for my ADHD. “So you’re taking medication for your ADHD on the weekends so that you don’t get as anxious. Is that really what the ADHD medication is for?” … Continue reading Anxiety Medication
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