Recharged and Rewired – a Column by Brittany Foster

June 14, 2019June 12, 2019

Moving Forward Despite the Setbacks

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

In the last few months, I have spent more time in the hospital than at home. When I am discharged, I feel the anxiety that is normal for me ... Read more

June 7, 2019June 4, 2019

Having Hope Saved My Life Before Major Surgery

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

A month ago, I wasn’t sure when I would be writing again. I wrote my last column prior to a life-changing surgery, hoping that it wouldn’t be my last ... Read more

May 10, 2019May 23, 2019

Pain Makes Me Lose the ‘Real Me’ and I Don’t Like the Person I Become

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

My pain levels vary. Some days I feel “OK,” and I can go outside and enjoy myself. At other times, my pain levels are higher, and any activity leaves ... Read more

May 3, 2019May 2, 2019

The Waiting Is the Hardest Part: Anticipation Heightens My Anxiety

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

When I was younger, I was always “waiting” for something to happen. I can remember at 10 years old counting down the days and hours until the next big ... Read more

April 26, 2019April 30, 2019

I Will Not Apologize for Advocating for My Health

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“Hi, this is Brittany calling again. I’m sorry to bother you, but did you get a chance to speak with the doctor?” I have repeated that line numerous times ... Read more

April 12, 2019April 10, 2019

The ‘Pains’ of Being in Severe Pain

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“Rate your pain on a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the worst you ever felt.” If I have learned one thing over the past few decades, it’s ... Read more

March 29, 2019March 27, 2019

Please Don’t Tell Me ‘It Could Be Worse’

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“It could be worse.” It’s amazing how quickly these four words make my head spin. People living with chronic illness are well aware of the fact that “it could ... Read more

March 22, 2019March 20, 2019

Realizing My Worth in Relationships

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

One thing I have learned in my 27 years is that relationships aren’t always built to last. Some people have come into my life for a few years or ... Read more

March 15, 2019March 19, 2019

PH Life Feels Like Residing in a Waiting Room

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

I get anxious just thinking about what it’s like sitting in a waiting room at a doctor’s office. In waiting rooms, I pretend to keep myself occupied and distracted ... Read more

March 8, 2019March 15, 2019

With PH, I Choose to Be Cautiously Optimistic

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Black-and-white thinking is something that I have mastered for the majority of my life. In the psychology world, the term for this type of thinking is called “splitting.” According ... Read more