Being positive all of the time when dealing with illness is unrealistic. — Tamara McClintock Greenberg Psy.D. Getting a diagnosis for Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) can undeniably be difficult news to accept. The blood that should be circulating all over … Continued
Constant attention to blood sugar levels, dietary restrictions, and feeling like you can’t enjoy what everyone else is eating are just some of the frustrations that those with diabetes experience every day. — Tamara McClintock Greenberg Psy.D. According to … Continued
DYSAUTONOMIA IN CHILDREN Dysautonomia is thought to afflict more than seventy million people worldwide. The disorder is caused by damage to the nerves that control involuntary body functions. These vital functions of which we remain largely unaware include blood … Continued
Despite being a real and terrifying condition for some, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome is an often misdiagnosed syndrome. Up to this day, medical professionals are still baffled by the causes and treatments of this condition.
There are thousands of diseases and conditions that people can have. Because of this, it’s hard to know of every single one, unless you’re in the medical field. Many of us will remember about conditions such as common flu, autism, … Continued
“It feels like a roller coaster you can never get off of – being judged by the world for looking normal when inside you are anything but.” This is what Susan says about her life and how she … Continued
With an autoimmune disorder, something within our body causes an abnormal reaction in our immune system, in essence, causing our immune system to fight the body itself. — Linda Walter LCSW The challenge of living with a sick person who … Continued
Multiple sclerosis or MS is a crippling and debilitating chronic disease feared by mostly women from 15 to 60 years old. The medical condition is an autoimmune disease. This means that the cause is unknown. Hence, the only valid explanation … Continued
Illness is scary and forces them to deal with uncertainty, a lack of control, surrendering to doctors, and the reality that life is finite. — Tamara McClintock Greenberg Psy.D. Dysautonomia disorders can be horrible to endure. Characterized by some … Continued
If you have a chronic illness, then you’re likely familiar with the fatigue you just can’t shake. — Katie Willard Virant MSW, JD, LCSW Dysautonomia is the name used to describe a number of disorders where the nervous system … Continued