It’s hard to live in the present when the past feels as close as my shadow. I can’t stop thinking about the things I have lost. I’m nearly immobile, ... Read more
Over the past year, I have become an expert in pain — something I never wanted to be. However, daily severe muscle spasms, cramping, one surgery, and an emergency room ... Read more
Part two of a series. Read part one here. To help you get started with creating your perfect treatment plan for depression, I will share my experience with two ... Read more
First in a series of two columns on creating a plan to treat depression. In my last column on preventing and identifying depression, I promised to create a guide ... Read more
Depression is a sneaky beast. It’s the monster beneath the bed, waiting until you’re vulnerable to grab you by the ankles, drag you into its dark, misty kingdom and ... Read more
Living with ALS can cause dramatic changes to your relationships. When I felt my relationships fracturing under the strain of my disease and growing disabilities, I realized I needed ... Read more
“If I was a broken clock, would you throw screwdrivers and bolts into my tool shed?” – “Tool Shed” by Chaya Nemiccolo What is emotional intelligence? Patients can easily ... Read more
