There’s a lot about life with a chronic health condition that rightly gets us down. When we’re feeling bad, those around us often resort to advising that we need to “look on the bright side” — as if that were the actual problem. However, our mindset does have a huge impact on our quality of life. It’s not simply a matter of “choice,” but there are tactics that really can help us brighten our outlooks and improve our experiences, even under the most difficult circumstances.
This episode digs into the words surrounding health, illness, and disability. We look at how words shape our thoughts, the surprising meanings of some...
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Why do we have such a difficult time accepting the reality of mental illness? In this episode, we’ll talk about the reasons why many...
