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Dr. Aurelie Lucette
Добавлен 23 сен 2020
Tips and ideas for those who live with the ups and downs of a medical condition ... and those who love them!
7 ways to cope with chronic illness during the holidays
Holidays are meaningful, fun, and enjoyable for many people. Yet, it’s easy to make a big production out of them when we try and accomplish too many holiday "to-dos." Cue the cooking marathon, never-ending errands, perfectly orchestrated family pictures, Instagram-worthy homemade meals, … should I say more?
Planning out the “perfect” holiday season while navigating chronic illness can become overwhelming. In fact, chronic illness is emotionally and physically taxing any day of the year, so adding to it the pressure of checking off every holiday “must-do” can lead to undue pain, fatigue, and symptoms flare.
Below are 7 ideas and tips to reclaim the fun of this holiday season and alleviate so...
Planning out the “perfect” holiday season while navigating chronic illness can become overwhelming. In fact, chronic illness is emotionally and physically taxing any day of the year, so adding to it the pressure of checking off every holiday “must-do” can lead to undue pain, fatigue, and symptoms flare.
Below are 7 ideas and tips to reclaim the fun of this holiday season and alleviate so...
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A 3-step exercise to cope with holiday stress
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What comes to mind when you think about the holidays? Holiday cards, matching Christmas PJ’s, shopping to find the perfect gift, finding the perfect turkey, spending hours in the kitchen, hiding the elf on a shelf when the kids are sleeping, holiday pictures, homemade cookies, homemade pies, homemade everything, secret santa at work, DYI thanksgiving centerpiece, holiday movies marathon, … Shou...
Parenting with chronic pain
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How can I be the best parent possible for my kids when living with chronic pain? Parenting is challenging. Parenting with chronic pain even more so. • You may find yourself saying no to your kids more often that you’d like or having to cancel plans, and that breaks your heart. • You worry that you’re asking too much of them and that they’re missing out on certain experiences of childhood. • You...
Is anxiety a disorder?
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Is anxiety a disorder? Anxiety is a word that’s part of most people’s vocabulary. It’s become even more salient since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Anxiety can look like different things, including: • Worrying about all the what if’s of your relationship • Difficulty relaxing • Worrying about the future • Feeling more irritable than usual What is anxiety? Anxiety is an emotion and, as...
Four tips to support someone through their cancer treatments
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How can I support someone going through cancer treatments? Cancer is whirlwind, and it takes a village to go through the physical and emotional ups and downs of a cancer diagnosis. Having a friend, loved one or colleague diagnosed with cancer can feel pretty intimidating, and it is not uncommon to feel overwhelmed by the fear of saying or doing the wrong thing. In this video, I discuss four way...
4 tips to mentally prepare for surgery
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Let's talk about surgery and how to mentally prepare for it! Going through surgery is emotional rollercoaster. Up to 75% of patients feel anxious prior to surgery. People often worry about the anesthesia, possible complications, dealing with chronic pain after surgery, their body looking and feeling different, and much more. Anxiety in the weeks or months leading up to surgery can keep you up a...
At my age, and with my experience of medical procedures, one of the first things I would make sure of when talking with surgeon and those whose care I would be on afterwards is if they were inhibited by the so called opioid/ opiate crisis to the point where they would be unwilling to prescribe sufficient pain relief for as long as that pain was present. The rest is secondary, at least to me personally. Cheers and be well all
Don’t worry about it; you can do nothing about it except for cosmetic surgery. And in my opinion, cosmetic surgery is just nuts unless you need it. And I'm afraid I have to disagree with her about doing projects; projects keep your mind off the surgery, even the day of the surgery. You can think of the project you are doing instead of the surgery; I always bring notes for my work projects or personal projects and work on them while waiting for the surgery to start; it’s a good distraction technique.
I'm getting ready for surgery for a sport related injury and i'm scared
im geeting uguinal hernia repair tomorrow morning after over 6 months waiting
What can people do when they don't have family or friends to take them or pick them up from surgery?
Ask your doctor's office to speak to a social worker or case manager/discharge planner. If it's major surgery, they may need to help coordinate transport to home. Usually you can take uber or taxi to the hospital before surgery.
Surgery next Monday 😑😑 I'm very much nervous
I hope everything went more than well for you. I have mine on Wednesday, so I don't really know how to feel about this.
I have ablation for my heart week time Im 83 old woman I’m a bit apprehensive do breathing and meditation and trying to stay positive and enjoy everyday God will help us
Spine surgery to fix my scoliosis on the 20th of January. I'm terrified. I've never had surgery in my life. And whenever I think about it I notice my heart rate goes up and I get a little shaky. Good lord I just want it to be over with already Edit: Welp. It’s been like two months since I had it now. Thank god that’s over with
I am having that tomorrow I’m 14 and have magic rods this surgery is too fix them in place I’m bloody terrified how did yours go ?
@@cherrycrush3659 First few days: Stiff. Painful. Feeling out of it. All in all, not that great, and you’ll most likely be popping pain killers every few hours After one week: Feeling a bit better, but still a bit rough Two weeks: at this point I kinda stopped taking pain killers. The pain will be manageable and you’ll start feeling better Three weeks: Honestly after this point things start to feel more or less normal again. Follow the restrictions, adjust things so you can feel comfortable. I bring a small pillow to school so I can lean my back against it Good luck. Like I said, the first week is going to be the hardest, and the first three to four days are going to be rough as hell, but then it all goes uphill from there. You got this. Feel free to reply to me whenever you want🙃
Quite simply, thank you. I feel seen.
I'm having surgery today Remember me in your prayers
My tonsillectomy is tomorrow, i better never get a sore throat again.
And how are you?
@@PS-oy9xr took a while, maybe a good 3-4 weeks or something. From what I remember, anything solid enough to manipulate the scab tissue is something you'll wanna avoid eating, or else OW, hurts like knives. If you start to bleed from the inner throat, drink ice cold water, idc if it hurts your teeth, freeze that thing up, nobody wants a bleeding throat. I still can get sore throats, but they're pathetic and negligible and aren't a problem at all. They're weak af.
I have generalized anxiety. Nothing works well enough to reduce stress levels. Surgery in 6 days. At least while I'm under i won't feel anxious lol
Hi, how did your surgery go?
@@shininonHoez did he say? i hv gad too mines tomorrow, hernia
Surgery next Wednesday 🙏 😬 🙌
What was it for and how’d it go?
@@unbrokengg4053 helo Brother it's for Cyst in the Jaw
@@CJ-pl4uz sorry to hear that. Did it go well?
@@unbrokengg4053 yes brother
Give it to God!
Tummy tuck this Thursday!
How did your surgery go?
Found this 1 week and 5 hours too late.
Tip #1 is literally why I am watching your video…
I’m so nervous I’ve had two surgeries before but have very bad anxiety because of my last surgery and hospital experience 🥺😮💨 if anyone see this can you please keep me in your prayers and I will do the same for any of you! I am just praying for a smooth experience please protect me and let things go as they are supposed to go lord please I truly am ready to move on and be better am I promise I will 🙏
Sending you prayers!
@@r.emilybernard1157 appreciate that! I am out of surgery now and things are going smooth so far praying that things continue this way and only up from here :)
I currently have a whole in my diaphragm and will have surgery in a few weeks. I also have two ribs that are fused together by scar tissue and I can’t want to have surgery. Although I have really bad anxiety I know I will be ok.
I just seen your comment .How did your surgery go ? I have surgery in 3 days and i am nervous as well and need prayer .God bless you .
@@pearl27777 ur good man you’ll get thru it I had mine less than a year ago I’ve gone on multiple trips since and am able to work regularly and lead a perfectly normal life again:)
Surgery In 4 hours rn
Thank you for this. I am soul searching for some understanding about this exact topic. You nearly brought tears to my eyes from your understanding of what it takes to feel like a good mum.
My surgery is on Sunday am so anxious i don't know what to do am so scared
How was it?
Surgery is in 30minutes :-
How is it going? I hope all went well and you're fine now.
@Francesca P. Thank you for asking! it went well :)
@@JustYourAverageLydia I'm happy for you! I wish you well :)
@@francescap.1651 💕
Surgery in a few hours super exited to get er done as it is a colostomy reversal but I cannot help being nervous about surgery and being in a hospital again wish me luck ! 😮💨
Oh I am scheduled to have surgery in 26 days and I am definitely anxious. I've been using an anxiety app and practicing, but fear my exercises will not work when the time comes. I am having fear of the future and ready to cry just writing about this. Thank you for your video. I am going to head to your website to see if there is anything else you recommend.
I'm sure you talk about this as an anecdote in your life. I'm going for a surgery in 2 days, and managing my emotions is challenging.
Thank you for this video, as a mum with chronic pain i find the guilt so challenging. I look forward to trying your tips!
You're welcome! You're very right, the guilt can be so tough to manage at times. I'm hoping to share part 2 of this video in the next few weeks. Hope it can help a bit!
Omg, thanks for sharing... it is such a stressful time of the year❤️❤️
I'm glad you find this helpful! Thank you for commenting. It's indeed a pretty stressful time of year!
@@dr.aurelielucette583 you are very welcome, i had enjoyed the video:) it is stressful at this time but also great too:)