Tag Archives: sickness

Are You Angry at Yourself? Probably – Even if You Don’t Think so

You may already know that anger can have negative effects on both your emotional and physical well-being. I will describe some of those effects later in this post. But before I do, I want to point out something most people … Continue reading

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How You Are Isn’t As Important As How You Feel

If you are reading my blog, chances are you have a chronic illness. And if I asked you how you are, you would likely tell me that you’re sick, that you’re having a flare, that you’re in pain, or something … Continue reading

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Something to do for yourself when you’re hurting

I’ve written many times about the benefits of being compassionate with yourself when you’re sick or not feeling well. While I haven’t written about it before, I also recommend that you do the same thing for any part or parts … Continue reading

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A Special Kind of Love

When you were sick as a child, I hope you were taken care of as well as I was when I got sick. I have fond memories of those days. They were very special because I got to stay home … Continue reading

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Being Grateful for Our Body Parts and Organs That Work Just Fine

I’m sure you’ve been told to be grateful for what you have. It’s a good thing to do: A study by Dr. Robert Emmons at the University of California at Davis showed that gratitude improves both physical and emotional health. … Continue reading

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