http://feelbetternow-ci.com/blog Mon, 18 May 2009 15:21:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Charlene initially worked with Dan in Quick Counseling, to address her negative beliefs and the sense that because of her chronic illness she was no use to the world. With Dan's help, she learned how to replace those beliefs with self-nurturing thoughts, and now she was ready to explore new ... http://feelbetternow-ci.com/blog/?p=117 What to do when chronic illness makes you question your life's meaning The other day, Charlene sadly told Dan, "I'm no use to anyone anymore." Confined to a wheelchair from diabetic neuropathy, Charlene, a former nurse, was convinced that her life no longer had meaning. "I still want to make a ... http://feelbetternow-ci.com/blog/?p=111 When You Have Health Issues that You Can't Control, Take Control With Daily Self-Care Routines Dan's client Betty was afraid to learn whether or not she had multiple sclerosis, so she was avoiding the diagnostic appointments altogether. In their Quick Counseling sessions, she and Dan processed her fears using Cognitive Behavioral ... http://feelbetternow-ci.com/blog/?p=98 Betty began seeing Dan for Quick Counseling because she was anxious and depressed over a possible multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Her primary care doctor had referred her to a major medical center, but Betty could not force herself to make the necessary appointments to determine whether her physical symptoms were signs ... http://feelbetternow-ci.com/blog/?p=84 Why Your Dog or Cat May Be One of the Best Docs Your Chronic Illness Could Ever Have Many scientific studies have shown that pets have a positive effect on people -- and especially on those of us living with a chronic condition. Pets not only ease loneliness, they help ... http://feelbetternow-ci.com/blog/?p=32 What to Do When Chronic Illness Steals Your Stamina & Shreds Your Patience ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If -- like our client Alicia with fibromyalgia -- you try to accomplish as much as possible whenever you are symptom-free . . . only to spend days recuperating afterwards . . . Therapist Dan and Coach Sylvia ... http://feelbetternow-ci.com/blog/?p=13