Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialPractical Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Practical Advancedatopic dermatitis, commonly known as eczema, is a chronic condition that leads to itchiness, inflammation, redness, and flaking of the skin. Though it’s not contagious and the disease can be managed, unfortunately, there is no cure. Typically arising during childhood, the condition is fairly common, with an estimated 12% of children and 7% of adults in the U....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Avoidant-Insecure Attachment?What Causes ItExamplesChanging An Attachment StyleOvercoming An Attachment StyleFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Avoidant-Insecure Attachment? What Causes It Examples Changing An Attachment Style Overcoming An Attachment Style Frequently Asked Questions According to attachment theory, our relationships with our parents or caregivers in infancy and early childhood influence how we view and operate in relationships into adulthood....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understand Your Grief Let Yourself Grieve Ask for Support Spend Time With Them Support Your Children Consider a Retreat Try Journaling Use Holistic Coping Methods Nurture Your Spirituality Maintain a Sense of Humor Practice Forgiveness Thegriefyou experience while coping with a dying parent or other loved one is different than what you experience after someone has died. Anticipatory grief is felt before the death occurs, and it can affect both the loved ones ofsomeone who is nearing deathand the person who is actually dying....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEducate YourselfPrepare for AppointmentsShare Your StoryFind SupportDiscuss Quality of Life IssuesFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Bladder Cancer GuideBladder Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Educate Yourself Prepare for Appointments Share Your Story Find Support Discuss Quality of Life Issues Frequently Asked Questions Next in Bladder Cancer Guide Wherever you are on the patient pathway—having just beendiagnosed with bladder cancer, embarking ontreatmentfor it, or undergoing monitoring for recurrence—you are likely experiencing some anxiety and sense of unease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalCognitivePhysicalSocialPracticalFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Cerebral Palsy GuideWhat Is Cerebral Palsy? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Cognitive Physical Social Practical Frequently Asked Questions Next in Cerebral Palsy Guide Adapting to life withcerebral palsyand learning how to effectively cope with the condition is the leading factor that determines the quality of life of a person withcerebral palsy, as well as the rest of their family....

Mouth sores can be a nuisance duringchemotherapy; not only due to the discomfort they cause but also from the limitations they can pose on eating and sometimes even talking. Symptoms can include redness, sometimes open sores, and burning in the mouth. Some foods, as well as smoking, can exacerbate the symptoms and increase the risk of developing an infection (such as thrush) in your mouth. Thankfully, an awareness of things that can either ease or worsen mouth sores can help to make decisions on how and when to seek medical attention....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialPracticalFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Epilepsy GuideWhat Is Epilepsy? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Practical Frequently Asked Questions Next in Epilepsy Guide Learning how to cope withepilepsyis just as important as treating it. Havingepilepsy will affectyour daily life to some degree, and being aware of things like its emotional impact, work challenges, safety concerns, and more can help you better manage your condition and everyday living....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalRelationshipsPhysicalSocialPractical Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Relationships Physical Social Practical Erectile dysfunctionoccurs when you can not get an erection that is firm enough to have a satisfying sexual experience. It can also be defined as when you can not keep an erection for long enough to have a satisfying sexual experience. Because everyone’s expectations for sex are different, there is not a specific time or firmness requirement for diagnosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialPracticalNext in Graft-Versus-Host Disease GuideWhat Is Graft-Versus-Host Disease? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Practical Next in Graft-Versus-Host Disease Guide After undergoing the stress and physical challenges of abone marroworstem cell transplant, it can be disheartening to hear that you have been diagnosed withgraft-versus-host disease (GvHD). The complication, in which transplanted cells from a donor triggers anautoimmune-like assault on healthy tissues and organs, is more common than one might think....

Many parents feel overwhelmed with sadness when their child is diagnosed withautism. Often, that grief is connected with a sense of loss.While their child, of course, is still a part of their lives, some parents feel that they have lost the child they expected or the child they thought they had. This article explains grief as a natural reaction for many parents, with psychologists Cindy Ariel and Robert Naseef providing strategies to manage and even overcome the pain....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialPracticalFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Head Lice GuideWhat Are Head Lice? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Practical Frequently Asked Questions Next in Head Lice Guide Findinghead licecan often lead to anxiety and worry, and—if it’s your child that’s affected—maybe even guilt. You can take steps to cope with these emotions and make treatment as non-stressful as possible for your family while doing all you can to keep lice from spreading....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialPracticalFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Macular Degeneration GuideWhat Is Macular Degeneration? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Practical Frequently Asked Questions Next in Macular Degeneration Guide If you have been diagnosed withmacular degeneration(AMD), you are probably feeling worried about your future vision. Living with vision loss requires making lifestyle adaptations. Important aspects of life that are impacted includedriving, reading, and conducting fine motor tasks that require a full range of vision, such as sewing and using tools....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionSymptomsCausesDiagnosisRelated ConditionsTreatmentCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Related Conditions Treatment Coping Monophobia is the irrational fear of being alone. It is also sometimes known asautophobia,eremophobia, orisolophobia. Monophobia occurs when a person is so afraid of being alone or abandoned that it causes extreme anxiety that far outweighs the actual threat or experience. The fear is so intense that it impacts daily functioning....