Living with chronic illness has made me more aware of the complexity of emotions that go along with health management. There are parts of me that I am not afraid to show and parts that I keep hidden. The side that most people know is optimistic and…
Last week, I was discharged from the hospital four days after surgery. During my stay, my body had gone through a trauma. I was operated on, intubated, and mechanically ventilated. I was managing pain that felt beyond my control. I was sleep-deprived, medicated, and not in…
Life with pulmonary hypertension (PH) can be difficult and challenging, so it’s no wonder that many people living with the disease also suffer from emotional issues such as depression and anxiety. MORE: Understanding the struggle of pulmonary hypertension patients If you feel you’re not coping well emotionally, it’s important you speak to…
According to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, depression can happen to anyone, in fact, healthcare professionals believe that we will all experience depression at some point in our lives. However, living with pulmonary hypertension (PH) can introduce factors into our daily lives that put patients at a higher risk of…
This video from Big Think deals with some of the common myths surrounding depression. MORE: Six ways you can raise awareness of pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Patricia Deldin from the University of Michigan Depression Center explains exactly what depression is and what it isn’t. Deldin shares that depression is an invisible illness that…
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