About 4 weeks ago I had a heart attack, or something like it. The doctors are not100% sure what happened but, after a heart catherization, they found no blockage.What a relief!
I think people with compromised immune systems sometimes forget to pay attention to symptoms. They keep on going, because in all actuality, they never feel good. Those with chronic conditions spend their lives feeling less than adequate. I don't just mean because they are physically uncomfortable. When one has to find ways to cope with a condition and handle life as well, they realize the difficulty. It is overwhelming and it does unsettle one psychologically. Self worth, confidence, ability, and decision making take a hit, if you will.
Health care today focuses on prevention. That's all well and good for some, but, for those with chronic conditions it doesn't apply. As a coach, and an individual with a chronic condition, I know for certain that
much of time doctors know about as much as you do about what's going on. That's why it's imperative that you take command, somehow. Doctors who don't seem interested in hearing from you and, who only view you as a series of test results on a chart are missing the big picture. YOU need to be your own advocate and see that doctors work to look at you as a Whole person. Experts work for you in order for you to make INFORMED decisions.
So, I want to remind you to pay attention to your symptoms. They are telling you something. Monitor your symptoms, take command, find a coach to talk to, and get a wellness plan, because you need to.
Any thoughts are welcome.
2 comments:
I know how I feel about the health care and I agree that the health care system is sorely lacking especially with those of us who suffer with chronic health care
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