By Jenny Lelwica Buttaccio — 2018
Each time I share my story of living with an illness I feel stronger. I'm not embarrassed to talk about it anymore.
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“Use only that which works, and take it from any place you can find it.” ~ Bruce Lee The premise of his philosophy was efficiency—complete and utter efficiency of the soul.
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For many people, chronic illness/disability is not a short-term inconvenience but rather a long-term, often permanent way of life.
If you have suddenly been put into the role of caregiver, what should you do—and how can you stay strong while you do it?
When romantic partners are caregivers.
Learn how to give patients and their families the support they need.
Caregivers should take advantage of resources and supportive services to safeguard their own health. Remember that a caregiver can’t provide proper care if their own health is compromised.
It’s the rare person who doesn’t need help coping with the stress, fatigue, and frustrations that chronic fatigue syndrome can bring. As a caregiver, you’ll need to learn all you can about chronic fatigue support.
Last week was the one-year anniversary of the beginning of my husband’s health crisis. As I gaze at the permanent handicap placard and at him sleeping, once again, on the couch, I’ve been reflecting on what I’ve learned this past year.