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Battling depression through determination, strength and the help of others

Depression

Battling depression through determination, strength and the help of others

May 19, 2017

"I imagine as a lot of others find with an invisible illness, the most challenging part of the conditions I suffer from are the misunderstanding and judgments made by people that don`t...

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Being together in Carenity has helped me to feel less alone.

Multiple sclerosis

Being together in Carenity has helped me to feel less alone.

May 19, 2017 • 1 comment

"I have made some friends on Carenity and we have now the habit of talking to each other frequently about our conditions, but also about everything else going on in our lives...The members help and...

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We all have bad days, but only time will heal your wounds

Bipolar disorder

We all have bad days, but only time will heal your wounds

May 19, 2017

Diagnosed with bi-polar disorder, Lorna states she "wants to help people, and thought, if [she] wrote about her experiences, and what has helped [her] to cope, then it would help others too, to feel...

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Schizoaffective disorder, depression, and dyslexia - be kind to yourself

Schizoaffective disorder

Schizoaffective disorder, depression, and dyslexia - be kind to yourself

May 19, 2017 • 1 comment

"I think you need to make small goals in life and [take] each day at a time, so for me getting dressed is an...

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It is OK to feel down sometimes, but keep your head held high and do not give up

Depression

It is OK to feel down sometimes, but keep your head held high and do not give up

May 19, 2017 • 1 comment

"I have always found life hard but now I know the reasons why.  I have and still am finding it difficult to relate myself to all of the late diagnosis.  I isolated myself over the past three years...

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After 30 years of battling IBS, I am almost free of it!

Irritable bowel syndrome

After 30 years of battling IBS, I am almost free of it!

May 19, 2017 • 2 comments

"After so long without any real reduction in my IBS symptoms, I decided one day to do my own research to try and figure out what was wrong with me." Probiotics and a change in diet made a huge...

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Where there is life there is hope

Depression

Where there is life there is hope

May 19, 2017 • 1 comment

Sylvia believes very strongly that the first part of depression and anxiety treatment should be a review of proper food and liquid intake, after all you wouldn't put a plant in an environment it...

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I am not Superman… asking for help is not weak

Ulcerative colitis

I am not Superman… asking for help is not weak

May 19, 2017 • 1 comment

"My initial reaction to my ulcerative colitis diagnosis was utter shock and disbelief because I was also told I could have died due to the extent of my dehydration and...

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Keep a positive attitude and don’t be a victim

Psoriasis

Keep a positive attitude and don’t be a victim

May 19, 2017 • 1 comment

Here the inspiring story of a life full of diagnoses, including psoriasis, and questions of "why me," but working diligently to maintain a positive attitude and not allow the feeling of being a...

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Fighting depression and bipolar disorder with tenacity and humor

Bipolar disorder

Fighting depression and bipolar disorder with tenacity and humor

May 19, 2017

Neil shares what it life is like when living with bipolar disorder and depression, while being a raving success and fighting the conditions with tenacity and...

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Focus not on what you've lost, but what you have and what you might gain!

Multiple sclerosis

Focus not on what you've lost, but what you have and what you might gain!

May 19, 2017

Jamie discusses his journey to live life to its fullest, while being a loving husband and father, and while overcoming Multiple...

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Always be me...Celebrate who I am

Multiple sclerosis

Always be me...Celebrate who I am

May 19, 2017 • 1 comment

Ann, a Carenity member, shares her story with MS and how she maintains a positive attitude to face life and celebrate who she...

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