... Do you try to take measures to think of yourself first before saying yes? Here are some conversations about this topic from the community: ...
Putting Yourself First
... Do you try to take measures to think of yourself first before saying yes? Here are some conversations about this topic from the community: ...
... If it’s not an emergency, ask them to call back in the morning, wish them a good night, and hang up.After saying no to one new obligation, you are asked to take on another. You can point out that heart disease is a chronic illness, meaning that it isn’t going away any time soon. ...
How Good Boundaries Make Life With Heart Disease Easier
... If it’s not an emergency, ask them to call back in the morning, wish them a good night, and hang up.After saying no to one new obligation, you are asked to take on another. You can point out that heart disease is a chronic illness, meaning that it isn’t going away any time soon. ...
... Do you ever feel guilty for saying 'no' or canceling plans to rest? How did you learn to put yourself first? ...
Putting Myself First!
... Do you ever feel guilty for saying 'no' or canceling plans to rest? How did you learn to put yourself first? ...
... Despite this fatigue, 57 percent of survey respondents said they find it hard to sleep at night.Over Half of Respondents Have Concerns About Their Heart Disease TreatmentWith 56 percent of survey respondents saying they’re not satisfied or are only somewhat satisfied with their heart disease care, it’s clear that concerns are common when it comes to ...
Life With Heart Disease: Members’ Top Concerns, Symptoms, and More
... Despite this fatigue, 57 percent of survey respondents said they find it hard to sleep at night.Over Half of Respondents Have Concerns About Their Heart Disease TreatmentWith 56 percent of survey respondents saying they’re not satisfied or are only somewhat satisfied with their heart disease care, it’s clear that concerns are common when it comes to ...
... How are you doing with saying no? Do you find yourself feeling vulnerable in crowded spaces, or find yourself trying not to be a burden? Take one day at a time, enjoy your family and friends. Here are some conversations about family understanding:Family issues...always. I think I've finally recovered from having my family visit for almost 10 days. ...
Family Understanding and Heart Disease
... How are you doing with saying no? Do you find yourself feeling vulnerable in crowded spaces, or find yourself trying not to be a burden? Take one day at a time, enjoy your family and friends. Here are some conversations about family understanding:Family issues...always. I think I've finally recovered from having my family visit for almost 10 days. ...
... Doctors have long been saying that stress is bad for the heart, but living with heart disease means we need to avoid and manage stress for our health. ...
Managing Stress and Heart Disease
... Doctors have long been saying that stress is bad for the heart, but living with heart disease means we need to avoid and manage stress for our health. ...
... I have this saying "I don't fear DEATH, DEATH fears ME". I am still very active but know my limitations. Keep a positive outlook and stay as active as you can but know your limitations. Your heart is a muscle you have to work at keeping it strong and healthy as possible." ...
Acceptance: Realigning Expectations and Extending Grace to Ourselves
... I have this saying "I don't fear DEATH, DEATH fears ME". I am still very active but know my limitations. Keep a positive outlook and stay as active as you can but know your limitations. Your heart is a muscle you have to work at keeping it strong and healthy as possible." ...
... Have you heard the saying, "People don't get it until they get it"? That is so true about heart disease."The more I learn about heart disease, the more I realize that it's not my fault." -Member of MyHeartDiseaseTeamA heart disease diagnosis forces us to drop our negative assumptions about life with a chronic condition. ...
Beginner's Mind - Not Knowing It All When Living with Heart Disease
... Have you heard the saying, "People don't get it until they get it"? That is so true about heart disease."The more I learn about heart disease, the more I realize that it's not my fault." -Member of MyHeartDiseaseTeamA heart disease diagnosis forces us to drop our negative assumptions about life with a chronic condition. ...
... At first, you may feel vulnerable about using direct "I" statements when saying no. Your true feelings are exposed, and you may be judged for using heart disease as an excuse. "I" statements can also be freeing! You don't need to pretend or tell a white lie. ...
Tap Into the Power of Directness: Use "I"
... At first, you may feel vulnerable about using direct "I" statements when saying no. Your true feelings are exposed, and you may be judged for using heart disease as an excuse. "I" statements can also be freeing! You don't need to pretend or tell a white lie. ...
... Christiane Wolf And if it is helpful, connecting to the sensations of the breath, maybe taking a few longer and deeper breaths, and then saying to yourself, like, a phrase that is helpful, something like “this is really hard right now” or “this hurts,” and offering that to yourself, just simple acknowledgement with kindness. 00:03:13:22 - 00:04:15:20 ...
Self-Kindness When Struggling: 6-Minute Guided Meditation
... Christiane Wolf And if it is helpful, connecting to the sensations of the breath, maybe taking a few longer and deeper breaths, and then saying to yourself, like, a phrase that is helpful, something like “this is really hard right now” or “this hurts,” and offering that to yourself, just simple acknowledgement with kindness. 00:03:13:22 - 00:04:15:20 ...
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