Grateful for the Little Things
I had the most wonderful experience yesterday. No, it was not a trip to Paris or a standing ovation after a speech, or even my…
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When Your Doctor Says No: Tips For Surviving The Opioid Crackdown
To succeed in this new era of painkiller regulation, you will need to be an engaged advocate for your own well-being. It’s been a tumultuous…
I’m In A Hurry
On one of my recent daily walks, I finished an audio book I’d been listening to before completing my route home. I decided a little…
Where Does the Time Go?
Recently I came across an old photo someone posted on Facebook of my daughters with their friends and the Easter Bunny. I’m guessing the girl’s…
Patient-Physician Communication
Cindy’s five “Be’s” for getting the support you need and the care you deserve. 1) Be Honest It is tempting when asked certain health questions…
Controlling the Uncontrollable
I know the title of this post is misleading. Things are rightly called “uncontrollable” simply because they cannot be controlled. We all have things like…
Me: I’m the Patient in Patient-Centered Care
Let me begin by acknowledging that I am writing this in response to a recent and frustrating medical encounter. Let me also acknowledge that, for…
The Shame Game
Years ago, I sat in a yoga workshop and, as is common practice, the instructor went around the room asking the participants if we had…
Cultivate Friendship
Last week I talked about cultivating yourself: rediscovering and building the parts of yourself that you value. This week I want to talk about cultivating friendship. Chronic…
Partners in Healing
Not long ago, I received a phone call from a new doctor who came to me on referral. My husband often jokes that, for my…