The most common questions the CSRF receives via phone or email involves the struggle through recovery. For that reason, we asked our members to answer the question, “What do you and your family/friends wish they knew about recovery from Cushing’s?” We are hopeful that these experiences will be helpful to you!… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Coping With Cushing’s
What Can I Do About Depression?
Depression is a very common symptom of Cushing’s Syndrome. Depression is a response to chemical changes in our brain that occur when we are overwhelmed by stressors. There are many factors that can contribute to feelings of depression, however, a few of the following items may assist you in coping. Recognize that with Cushing’s, your… Continue Reading
The Value of Relaxation and Visualization
When we read about staying well or healing, we read a lot about relaxation, visualization, and imagery. Book stores and catalogs are full of books and tapes on these topics. The holistic or whole body approach to health always stresses these disciplines. Question: How can these possibly help my health? Answer: Our bodies are… Continue Reading
Meditation
“Meditation is the art of paying attention, of listening to your heart. Rather than withdrawing from the world, meditation can help you enjoy it more fully, more effectively and more peacefully.” Dean Ornish, M.D. We hear a lot about the benefits of meditation, but we really have to start experiencing it to appreciate it. There… Continue Reading
Living Well With Health Challenges
The Issues and Fears of Illness: Part of being alive is accepting that things are changing all the time. Being fully alive requires responding flexibly and creatively to the changes. Life’s struggles usually come from reacting rigidly and trying to keep things exactly the same. Some of the changes are given a name — “illness” or “disease.” When long-standing or chronic, we are faced with one of the greatest challenges … Continue Reading
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