There's More to the Story: a blog about LIFE, chronic illness, and Mental Health

I’m the loud and relentless "patient" voice and advocate they warned you about. I happen to have type 1 diabetes, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, PCOS, endometriosis, thyroid issues, asthma, allergies, lactose intolerance (and more), but there’s more to story.

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Trauma Anniversaries & Other Triggering Dates (COVID-19 Focus)

March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 / mindybartleson / Leave a comment

“Anniversaries” and other significant dates like this can be very triggering and the toll COVID-19 has created is no exception.

Mental Health Providers and T1D

March 20, 2017April 9, 2017 / mindybartleson / 1 Comment

I hear this and see it on social media all too often... "The biggest problem with mental health is the mental health provider." Now typically this is in reference to chronic illness, but I've heard it generally too. Now. Granted. Yes. That can be a PART of the problem, but just a part. All of … Continue reading Mental Health Providers and T1D

OCD Looks Like a Work in Progress (For Me): a Follow-up

January 18, 2017August 21, 2018 / mindybartleson / 3 Comments

I'm following up to the original post to share what I've been working on and to put people at ease relating to where I'm at and what I'm doing for my OCD.

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I do not have any kind of medical degree (science and math are not my thing). My views are also my own and do not reflect where I work or any groups I am involved in. This is not medical or psycho-social advice. Please consult your doctor. Everyone also has different stories. experiences, and views. Please respect those- including mine. Thanks!- Mindy Bartleson

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