Recharged and Rewired – a Column by Brittany Foster

March 29, 2019September 11, 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

March 1, 2019March 7, 2019

Unexpected Life Lessons from My Hospital Roommate

Columns, Recharged and Rewired - a Column by Brittany Foster

My repeated hospitalization cycle since November has tested my physical and mental strength. When pain, fatigue, depression, and anxiety fill my thoughts, it is hard to see the positive. While in ... Read more

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

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