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
Living with Diabetes
But you always have hope
Mental Health Awareness Month is almost over- and I slipped and didn't get out another post last week- which is messing with my own schedule- but I'm not sorry for it- it's called life- am I right? But as this month comes to an end- and just like diabetes awareness month- it doesn't end here. … Continue reading But you always have hope
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 4- The Healthcare Experience #Dblogweek
Diabetes Blog Week- Day 4- The Healthcare Experience - Thursday 5/19 Most people who live with a chronic illness end up with a lot of experience when it comes to dealing with healthcare. How would you improve or change your healthcare experience? What would you like to see happening during medical visits with your healthcare team? … Continue reading Day 4- The Healthcare Experience #Dblogweek
Day 3- Language and Diabetes. #dBlogWeek
Day 3 of Diabetes Blog Week Language and Diabetes - Wednesday 5/18 There is an old saying that states “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me”. I'm willing to bet we've all disagreed with this at some point, and especially when it comes to diabetes. Many advocate for the importance … Continue reading Day 3- Language and Diabetes. #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
There's More to the Story: a blog about LIFE, chronic illness, and Mental Health 