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How do you balance your pulmonary hypertension health needs with having a social life?
Hello, PH community!
Check out this video we recently posted. If you have followed Brittany’s columns in the past, as well as interacted with her here, I am sure you will enjoy this one. Britt talks about having a social life with pulmonary hypertension, and how she conserves her energy for making time with family and friends.
It can be difficult to prioritize social needs while also taking care of your physical health. People in this community have different approaches for going about this.
How do you balance your pulmonary hypertension health needs with having a social life? Are there any tips or tricks you’ve picked up that you want to share?
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What a fantastic video from our very own Britt Foster, now Brittany Taylor! (Yes, she’s married now!) Many of you know how much Britt contributed to our forums, and this video is no exception.
Like Britt, I’ve learned that date nights don’t have to be big productions. I’ve written before about how to make them less physically demanding while still prioritizing quality time together. Britt also shares a great tip she’s learned over the years: sometimes, you need to take an extra day to rest and recharge before doing something you’re looking forward to.
For me, the hardest part has always been the guilt of telling friends and family I have to cancel our plans. But, as I’ve learned, prioritizing my health has to come first.
Check it out and let’s talk about this more!
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I think finding a balance between health and social life can be challenging when dealing with a long-term condition. Taking time to rest and being flexible with plans seem important, but staying connected with friends and family matters too. I appreciate everyone sharing their experiences because we can learn a lot from one another. How do you handle it when you need rest but also want to spend time with the people you care about?
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I think one of the hardest things is knowing when to push yourself to be social and when to listen to your body and rest. It can be disappointing to cancel plans because of how you feel, but I have found that keeping plans flexible and choosing activities that do not take too much energy can make a difference. It is also helpful when friends and family understand that sometimes you just need a quiet day. How do you explain your limits to people who do not fully understand what living with PH is like?
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