MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'emotional support'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:25:35 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4441973&cid=t_214608_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fat-home-psychotherapy-for-the-super-bowl-fan-football-attention-neurosis%2F2011.02.06 So it’s Super Bowl Sunday and the fans are psychiatric patients waiting to happen — the beer and the beer and the beer, and maybe the fights will break out, and they’ll all end up in therapy. Oh, the angst and the panic, and the pre-game anxiety, and the post-game euphoria or depression. New York Times reporter Benedict Carey talks about treatment options in his article, ”A Home Treatment Kit for Super Bowl Suffering.” Mr. Carey suggests: Breathing exercises are highly recommended and become increasingly important as the football contest nears the fourth quarter, when events on the field are likely to prompt strong physiological reactions, like a pounding heart, hyperventilation, even dizziness. These internal cues, as they’re called, can escalate the feeli... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4441973 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:00:00 +0100 4441973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4411678&cid=t_214608_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Fseek-a-support-group-for-breast-cancer%2F I was talking with a group of people who were discussing how difficult it is to get a man to go to a support group. Men benefit as much as women by attending a group, and we were specifically talking about support groups for prostate cancer. My husband had radiation therapy for prostate cancer with no residual problems or side effects, so he didn’t even review the information about support groups that his doctor gave him. Sister is big on support groups; she attends one for women who tested positive for the BRCA breast cancer mutation. She has attended others for various reasons and also participates online in one or two more. I am beginning to think of her as a support-group junkie. Seriously though, Sister is so great about seeking support when she needs it. On the other hand, I am a ... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4411678 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:17:48 +0100 4411678 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4322657&cid=t_214608_136_f&fid=36032&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-breast-cancer%2Ffight-breast-cancer-with-a-theme-song%2F I have a theme song. It changes from time to time, but I always seem to have a song in my head that sticks for a while. Usually a song just comes to me and somehow I know it is my song. I know it sounds a little crazy, but when I tell people that I have a theme song, they tend to want one too. The year that I was diagnosed with breast cancer was the first year I remember having a theme song. Months before I got my diagnosis, Matchbox Twenty had a song called “Unwell” that I kept singing over and over in my head. The main refrain just seemed to be what I was feeling: “I’m not crazy, I’m just a little unwell/I know right now you can’t tell… “ I was feeling out of sorts and a little crazy. I couldn’t explain why I was so uninspired and de-motivated. When I learned I had brea... Life with Breast Cancer blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4322657 Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:02:43 +0100 4322657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3982015&cid=t_214608_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fhuman-touch-does-it-belong-in-medicine%2F2010.09.18 The New York Times asks: “Should the doctor hold a patient’s hand” during emotional times? The comments that follow the short article are the most interesting. Most readers say this question shouldn’t even be asked and that human compassion should always win out. Touch is a human gesture of comfort and understanding. But some readers disagree. One said she recoiled when the doctor reached out to touch her hand after telling her that her cancer had returned. It felt really creepy to her. Another asked: “What if the physician is also a Catholic priest or a pediatrician and a priest?” Whoa. It becomes more complex when you get into the psyche of the abused. I have often thought that one of the appeals of chiropractors is that they “lay on hands&#... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3982015 Sat, 18 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0100 3982015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3959925&cid=t_214608_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fsocial-media-as-personal-therapy%2F2010.09.11 Last week Robert Scoble announced on Cinchcast the news that his son, Milan, had just been diagnosed with autism. I often listen to his Cinchcasts, and the disappointment in his voice was heartbreaking. Then I began to wonder: If one of my children were to receive a devastating diagnosis, would my first impulse be to share the news on a public platform? Probably not. And that, among a number of obvious things, is what differentiates me from Robert Scoble. Everyone’s got their transparency threshold. You can see it with attitudes surrounding location applications. The importance of community to each of us varies tremendously. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at 33 Charts* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3959925 Sat, 11 Sep 2010 22:00:55 +0100 3959925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3942962&cid=t_214608_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspieweb.net%2Fcompanion-dogs-in-oregon%2F Michelle wrote in asking what getting a prescription for a companion dog does for her in Oregon and if it entitles her to bring her dog to stores, airplanes and other areas.  You can read Michelle’s question and other peoples comments on our facebook page. Housing Under Federal law including Section 504 of the Rehabilitation [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3942962 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:32:02 +0100 3942962 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3933091&cid=t_214608_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-right-to-mourn%2F2010.09.03 I seem to have had a run on bereavement recently, in that I’ve had several patients who have lost loved ones. Some have wound up in my office for unrelated complaints, only to have the grief spill out. I’ve become aware of the struggles of others via Facebook. I’ve found this handout (from Family Practice Management several years ago) to be very useful. I keep copies in my office and hand them out when needed, but it occurs to me that having another way to disseminate this helpful information would be a good idea. (more…) *This blog post was originally published at Musings of a Dinosaur* (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3933091 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:00:14 +0100 3933091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3656812&cid=t_214608_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fwhen-you-get-sick-the-character-of-those-around-you%2F2010.06.12 There’s an endless list of bad things about being sick. But what happens to the relationships you have with people around you when you become ill? Let me tell you about a man I know. I will call him Bill, even though that’s not his real name. Bill is a vital man in his 60s with two grown daughters. A few years ago, he was diagnosed with a serious illness. His illness isn’t going to kill him right away, but it has profoundly affected his ability to work and enjoy all the things he used to enjoy. Worse, he has had a difficult time with his doctors figuring out what exactly is wrong and the best way to proceed. But all of this isn’t really the hardest part for Bill. The hard part for Bill is how his friends and family have reacted. (more…) *This blog post was ori... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3656812 Sat, 12 Jun 2010 18:00:32 +0100 3656812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3585609&cid=t_214608_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fdebunking-the-myths-of-mental-illness%2F2010.05.20 Misconceptions about mental health can have devastating effects on individuals, families and communities. National Alliance of Mental Illness’ Wendy Brennan talks with Dr. Jon LaPook about the importance of education and treatment. Watch CBS News Videos Online (Source: Better Health) Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3585609 Thu, 20 May 2010 22:00:58 +0100 3585609 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3563964&cid=t_214608_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2Fthe-value-of-social-media-for-patients-doctors-and-nurses%2F2010.05.13 A patient apologized to me for asking so many questions. “There’s no need to apologize,” I said to the patient, “It’s wonderful that you have so many questions concerning your healthcare.” I mentioned to her that she is an “empowered and engaged patient,” and that’s a good thing. It’s no secret that health consumers are turning to the Internet for health information. In a recent article from MediaPost News, Gavin O’Malley writes that, according to new a study by Epsilon Strategic & Analytic Consulting Group, “40% of online consumers use social media for health information — reading or posting content — while the frequency of engagement varies widely. According to the study, individuals who use healthcare social media fall into two br... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3563964 Thu, 13 May 2010 16:00:53 +0100 3563964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3385379&cid=t_214608_109_f&fid=34730&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychiatrist-blog.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fpsychiatry-is-for-birds-or-prozac-for.html Don't ask me how I stumbled across this story, but I thought it was fun enough to put up on the blog. It's a study done by a parrot rescue organization in Minnesota that describes a kind of trauma recovery program for birds, using human development models. See the full article: "Avian Affective Dysregulation: Psychiatric Models and Treatment for Parrots in Captivity". The group has a clinical psychologist and trained volunteer caregiver "therapists" while the parrots are known as "clients" (not "patients"). The five cockatoos described in this study are even given pseudonyms to protect their anonymity. The team develops individualized treatment plans for each bird that are supposed to help them recover from traumatic rearing through gradual exposure and de-sensitization. In this paper the ... Shrink Rap blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3385379 Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0100 3385379 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3216639&cid=t_214608_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F01%2F28%2F7-tips-for-making-the-most-of-online-support-groups%2F Online support groups can be a great source of emotional support and valuable health information you won’t find on any website from the National Institute of Mental Health or others. Some people are a little leery of joining an online support group, however. Others don’t quite understand what benefit they may gain from joining one. Still others understand a support group’s benefits, but feel like they still don’t gain as much from joining one as they had hoped. Your experience in an online support group will inevitably vary. But these tips may help you get the most from your experience, and keep your expectations in check. 1. Take what you need, leave the rest. Many people come into an online support group with their story, asking a specific question about treatment... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3216639 Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:01:20 +0100 3216639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2725181&cid=t_214608_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspieweb.net%2Ftangible-emotional-supports%2F Have you ever lost something, or not had something available to you that you loved so much.  The situation with Kate and I is a mess, but I know she loves me (otherwise why would I get a face book relationship request from her).  Right now shes not available to me, and she was my [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2725181 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 20:59:15 +0100 2725181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2188488&cid=t_214608_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspieweb%2F%7E3%2FAvZNDZ64AS8%2F As some of you know, my landlord has recently moved to evict me due to my companion dog - which is illegal and considered a form of discrimination according to the Fair Housing Act.  Here is an update on the situation - including a new round of threats from the apartment complex.As of Saturday I [...] This is an excerpt from an article on AspieWeb.net, A blog writen by an Autistic Blogger. (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2188488 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 07:35:59 +0100 2188488 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2184118&cid=t_214608_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2Faspieweb%2F%7E3%2FwwBhkqtC_dw%2F It just happened - an apartment complex has sent eviction paperwork to me because of the companion dog I keep to help me with Aspergers. Background I sublease through a mental health service provider an apartment in Concord Place Apartments in Kalamazoo, MI.  Before moving to this apartment I subleased from the service provider a more [...] This is an excerpt from an article on AspieWeb.net, A blog writen by an Autistic Blogger. (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2184118 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 11:51:28 +0100 2184118 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1991312&cid=t_214608_134_f&fid=36049&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FDiabetesNotes%2F%7E3%2FCLwPuqhUgcY%2F var iamInit = function() {try{initIamServingHandler(420,280,303052,"http://cdn.pis.picapp.com/IamProd/Resources/Css/css2.css")}catch(ex){}}() Happy Thanksgiving to those celebrating today! I love this holiday for many reasons. First, it gives us a chance to sit down and focus on gratitude. How often do we really get to do that? It also gives us an opportunity to be with family and friends, and celebrate what life is really about: caring for one another. It’s truly a day to realize how lucky we have it. We are blest. There might be some diabetics out there who are sad because they have a disease which causes a lot of maintenance, pain, and restrictions. Beleive me, I am with you in all of that. There are days when I’m more positive, and some days when I feel defeated. But not ... Diabetes Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1991312 Thu, 27 Nov 2008 09:02:00 +0100 1991312