Recharged and Rewired – a Column by Brittany Foster

February 15, 2019February 14, 2019

Have You Joined the Pulmonary Hypertension News Forums Yet?

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

My support systems provide me with courage, sympathy, and compassion and help me to persevere in difficult moments. A large part of my support comes from an online community ... Read more

February 8, 2019February 14, 2019

Expressing Gratitude Instead of Apologizing

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“I’m sorry you have to take these days out of work.” “I’m sorry for not being able to spend a lot of time with you.” “I’m sorry this has ... Read more

February 1, 2019February 6, 2019

Malnutrition’s Impact on My Physical and Mental Health

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Pulmonary hypertension is unpredictable in countless ways. I experience noticeable health changes throughout each day, from one hour to the next. Pulmonary hypertension has impacted the way I breathe and ... Read more

December 21, 2018December 19, 2018

Focusing on Happiness During the Holidays

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

When I was younger, the holiday season was all about happiness and excitement. But each year, as I got older, it seemed as if the “magic” of the holiday ... Read more

December 14, 2018January 3, 2019

With PH, I Know Each Hospital Stay is Not My Last

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“Hopefully we won’t see you back here any time soon!” “Let’s hope not!” This was the conversation between my nurse and me as I walked out of the hospital ... Read more

December 7, 2018January 8, 2019

Reminders for the Days I Feel Like I’m Not Doing Enough

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

Some days, I feel well enough to make the most out of each day. On these days, I find the energy to clean the house, make food, do laundry, ... Read more

November 16, 2018November 26, 2018

Choosing to Say ‘Yes’ to Treatments Isn’t Always Easy

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

One of the most challenging realities I face with chronic lung disease is that my only option to feel better is to continue with treatments. There is no cure ... Read more

November 9, 2018November 15, 2018

Pay Attention to the Positive Voices

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

People say that bad things happen in threes. I think that saying is a bunch of baloney. Lately, it has felt like bad things are flooding my life. Some ... Read more

November 2, 2018November 13, 2018

Being Newly Diagnosed Can Cause Mixed Emotions

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

“When we’re headed toward an outcome that’s too horrible to face, that’s when we go looking for a second opinion. Sometimes, the answer we get just confirms our worst ... Read more

October 19, 2018October 22, 2018

Take Advantage of Workplace Accommodations

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

According to the National Consortium on Racial and Ethnic Fairness in the Courts, “National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is a national campaign held in October that raises awareness ... Read more

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