Question: My doctors say that I am cured from Cushing’s, but I have so many continuing problems such as fatigue and pain. My doctors feel that they have done all they can to help me. Do you have any suggestions as to how to emotionally cope with these continuing problems? Answer: In many illnesses there… Continue Reading
Caregiving & Cushing’s
“Rarely can a response make something better. What makes something better is connection.” —Brené Brown from her animated YouTube video, “On Empathy” You may have never thought of yourself as a caregiver, but there’s a good chance you provide caregiving if you support a Cushing’s patient in any way. One of the challenges for society… Continue Reading
Coping Strategies have a Strong Impact on Quality of Life, Depression, and Embitterment in Patients with Cushing’s Disease
A chronic illness such as Cushing’s is likely to change your life in many ways. You may have had symptoms from excessive cortisol levels for quite a long time before Cushing’s was suspected and finally confirmed. Diagnosis is oftentimes followed by surgery and may also involve being on medication or receiving radiotherapy. Your illness is… Continue Reading
Coping with Embitterment to Improve Quality of Life
What is embitterment and how does it affect our quality of life? Merriam-Webster defines “embitter” as to “make sad or angry.” The Bible warns that embitterment may cause discouragement (Colossians 3:21). I would add to that definition that, in time, old anger becomes resentment and may be not readily recognizable, much like food forgotten in… Continue Reading
Coping: How to Talk with Others about Cushing’s
We are going to cover three main areas in this article: explaining Cushing’s, asking for what we need and managing others reactions. Many have said that it has come as a relief to finally KNOW what is going on, to have a diagnosis and a course of treatment outlined. No, we are not crazy or… Continue Reading
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