PHancy Free – a Column by Rebecca Lidenberg

Rebecca is married, and the mother to one furbaby. She’s a warrior in spirit and a professional overthinker who has PH.

June 7, 2017June 7, 2017

Sorting Through Emotions: Anxiety, Guilt, Depression — and Joy

Columns, PHancy Free - a Column by Rebecca Lidenberg

Emotions. I’ve been struggling to come up with an idea for this column. Or rather, I’ve been struggling to narrow it down to one idea. My thoughts lately have been ... Read more

May 10, 2017May 10, 2017

How Pulmonary Hypertension Started My Journey with Yoga

Columns, PHancy Free - a Column by Rebecca Lidenberg

When I first got diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension, I was physically unable to do anything. Showering was a chore. I could hardly walk from my bedroom to the kitchen. I ... Read more

May 3, 2017May 3, 2017

When Feelings of Jealousy Emerge, Count Your Blessings

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Dealing with a chronic illness like pulmonary hypertension leads to living a life of complicated feelings: Anger, anxiety … and jealousy. Jealousy is an evil monster. It has the ability ... Read more

April 26, 2017April 26, 2017

Ways to Lighten the Weight of Expectations Around the House

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Before I was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension I was a real go-getter. Now, don’t get me wrong, I loved a day in my sweats and a good Netflix binge as ... Read more

April 19, 2017April 18, 2017

Happiness is an Inside Job

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I got a tattoo today. It’s actually my sixth tattoo, but this one is definitely a good one. I decided to get a tattoo of the serotonin molecule. Serotonin, the chemical ... Read more

April 5, 2017April 5, 2017

Finding Joy When Life is Hard

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Living with pulmonary hypertension, sometimes life is hard. You may not feel well. You may have lost someone close to you. You may be in a funk. Maybe there’s no reason ... Read more

March 29, 2017March 29, 2017

A Date Night Dish for PH Foodies — Low-Sodium Style!

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It’s not always easy, or delicious, to cook with a low-sodium flair as part of a safer pulmonary hypertension diet. Too much sodium can cause fluid retention because our bodies simply ... Read more

March 22, 2017March 21, 2017

Essential Travel Tips for PH Patients: Planning and Restraint

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I’ve always been a big traveler. I’ve zip-lined in an eucalyptus jungle in Hawaii. I’ve stood with my feet in the Gulf of Mexico. I’ve been at the top of ... Read more

March 16, 2017March 15, 2017

An Ode to a Cherished Friend

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I met my friend Drea years ago. We quickly bonded over both of us being childhood cancer survivors. We were able to speak freely with each other about what that ... Read more

March 8, 2017March 8, 2017

Chronic Illness Changes the Perspective, Deepens the Commitment of Marriage

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I’ve been married almost four years now. It’s not a long time in the grand aspect of marriage. When I met my husband, Matt, it was a connection I knew ... Read more