Managing Stress with Meditation for Cirrhosis and Hepatitis C It is hard to think clearly when our minds are overcome over by health problems, the Hepatitis C treatment, cirrhosis, and everyday life. Since I live with end stage cirrhosis, it
Compulsively Thinking Peace and Health – I am a compulsive thinker. Most of us are. Did you know that some 60,000 thoughts rattle about in our head throughout the course of the day? In our society, it is sometimes considered
I hear the word stigma being used a lot by people who have the Hepatitis C virus. Are You Ashamed of Being Judged for Having Hepatitis C ? We need to look at ways to deal with it head on.
My Family Doesnt Understand Hepatitis C Learning to live with cirrhosis takes a lot of effort. One of the first things I had to realize is that my family doesnt understand Hepatitis C. I knew very little in the beginning,
Should I Tell My Boss about Hepatitis C Should you tell your boss about Hepatitis C? I have experienced it both ways. I told one employer and did not tell another, so I can argue for both sides of this
Depression with Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis I have had a big case of the blues lately. It is a heaviness hanging over me that follows me around all day. Cirrhosis of the liver is no walk in the park. If
If I Should Die from Hepatitis C or Cirrhosis When I came home from the hospital in 2010, I kept wondering how long it would take me to die after finding out that I had Hepatitis C. I woke up
Ten Things I Hate about Hepatitis C Karen is in a funk. I am madder than an old wet hen. I have started several blogs in just the last week. Possible titles are: How Hepatitis C and Cirrhosis Ruined
Emotions and Crying with Hepatitis C I have been doing some crying. I’m okay, but life is hard sometimes. I wonder how many of you have dealt with your emotions and crying with Hepatitis C. I have had some work
I Am ___________ (fill in the blank) Who I Am – I have been upgraded. The blog has anyway. An overhaul was overdue. It had started as my story and kept growing and changing. Some of it did not work
Comic Relief from Hepatitis C Treatment We’ve all heard the old adage that laughter is the best medicine. Joy is certainly one of the greatest things that we give to ourselves. You set a timer to take your daily triple
Top Ten Social HealthMakers for Hepatitis C I was recently honored by being named me one of the Top Ten Social HealthMakers for Hepatitis C. Seriously? I thought it was a spam email and asked a friend to check it
Hair Color with Hepatitis C or Cirrhosis Having cirrhosis as a result of Hepatitis C cost me a lot of freedoms. I had to negotiate on some of the limitations. One of the things that I did not want to
Antidepressants and Hepatitis C – Depression is common with liver disease and it goes along with fatigue, and body aches. I had the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) treatment, which is known to create anxiety and depression. Most doctors talk to
Anxiety and Hepatitis C – As you fight the physical effects of Hepatitis C, the will to survive may make you somewhat like a vigilante protecting your very life. You are constantly on the alert making sure that your body
Be as stubborn as a mule – I’ve had the privilege of knowing a few mules in my life. You may be thinking of the other term for them. I did not say it! Their bray is like a funky
My daughter – She’s my sweetheart. It is hard to be a mother with Hepatitis C. It’s hard to be a child whose parent has Hep C. My daughter came over one day about five weeks into my triple therapy
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo F.
(AASLD) The American Association for the Study of Liver Disease creates info and education to support patients. Doctors and medical staff are invested in helping you liver longer stronger with liver disease.
(Global Liver) Donna Cryer is a dear friend who had a liver transplant while finishing her law degree. Her reach goes out to patients, families, medical providers, pharma and on and she’s global.
(Trio-National) Transplant Recipients is your one stop shop for information for ANY type of transplant candidates, recipients, their families and the families of organ and tissue donors. Lorrinda Gray Davis is the President.
(Trio – Oklahoma) This is Oklahoma’s chapter founded by Lorrinda Gray Davis. I’m the founding VP to our current president Benjamin Babb. For anyone needing support for solid organ, tissue, or eye transplant, we’ve got your back. We’ll truly be your best friend.
(Fatty Liver Foundation) was founded by Wayne Eskeridge to improve the diagnosis, treatment & support of Americans with fatty liver, NAFLD or NASH through awareness, education, screening and patient advocacy.
(Sober Liver Survival) founded by Jenn Leigh Jones is everything you need for sobriety, recovery, PTSD, breaking cycles of addiction and victims of personal violence. She’s just getting SLS off the ground and would love to connect with other people battling alcoholism.
(Say Yes to Hope) Suzanne Lindley is a hope dealer to cancer patients. If you need a fri
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