Physical & Health-Related Issues
She stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her away, she adjusted her sails
Physical and health related issues can bring a great deal of stress.
Whether you’ve been in an accident or had an unexpected diagnosis, changes to your physical health and well-being can be life-altering and stressful. It’s normal to experience a range of emotions – even in a single day – or to feel like you’re on a bit of a rollercoaster.
Common experiences:
- Depression and anxiety
- Denial, anger, sadness or grief
- Shock or numbness
- Fatigue or low energy
- Scared about the future
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Self-blame or, “Why me?”
- Worrying
- Avoidance
- Feeling alone
- Believing it’s a mistake
- Loss of independence
- Stress about finances or medical bills
- Difficulty enjoying things you used to, e.g., hobbies
- Unsure how to talk to your loved ones or concern about how they’ll react
- Lack of hope
Coping with your new reality can be difficult. You may not even know where to begin. Together, you and Jennifer can create a plan to move forward and take more control over your health, healing and life.