Am I on First?

Do you ever feel like "Who is on third?", "What is on second?", Am I on first?"

Here you are managing your illness. You have taken the time to put together your list of doctors, medications, what to take and when. You have put a schedule together of your upcoming doctor's visits, therapy appointments, etc.

Then all of a sudden life happens. Work gets busy and you go into overtime. Your children's activities increase. You and your spouse have yet to have a typical conversation over "Honey, how was your day?" let alone a kiss good morning or good night. And to top it off your doctor has ordered another medication for you to try, another round of tests for you to take, and another specialist for you to see.

Don't worry, it's ok. You are not alone. You are learning how to create a new normal. Instead of a life without "medical stuff" you now have a life that includes doctors, therapists, specialists, and medications on a daily basis. You have a new surrounding of doctor's offices, hospitals, medical staff that become a part of your daily routine.

It takes a little getting used to but you soon realize the importance of communication between you and your doctors, and organizing and managing the illness.

Penny
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