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How did you feel after getting diagnosed with CKD?

A new diagnosis can be so overwhelming and it can bring up many emotions. Fear, frustration, surprise, and maybe even relief to...

How Long Will I Live With Chronic Kidney Disease?

Of course, we don't know. If you got this disease back in the day, you might have some concerns. Of course, this...

Do you use therapy or other methods to cope with CKD?

I have been in and out of therapy with a renal psychiatrist over the years to help with learning to cope with...

Chronic Kidney Disease And Our Mental Health

Having to deal with a chronic illness like kidney disease or any other illness can take a toll on our mental health...

CKD

Trying to make plans. Seems like I try to plan on traveling to see my daughter, I get an UTI or hospital...

"Got the call to do cognitive behavioural therapy."

I have recently been struggling with my anxiety. I recently assessed to see what help I would need to get the tools...

Copying tips for anxiety

I've been struggling with my anxiety to the point I've kept myself isolated, but I know that is the side effect of...

Never A Dull Moment - Always Something New

I am going to leave my body to science. There is no way that one person can have so much wrong with...

How Do You Cope When Both Husband And Wife Have Illiness?

My husband and I both were diagnosed with chronic kidney disease within a few months of each other. We are both 65...

How Do You Occupy Yourself While Doing Dialysis?

Dialysis treatment can take many hours for each session. What do you do to occupy your time while waiting? Do you read...

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