Today I break down how Jason Mraz's song I Won't Give Up got me through my darkest times dealing with depression and suicidal thoughts. For those of you going through depression or dealing with suicidal thoughts resources will be linked below. Please reach out and get the help you need and deserve. We all struggle at times and there is nothing wrong with asking for help. 

1-800-273-8255 open 24/7/365

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

https://afsp.org/

Today I talk about my early experiences with depression and suicidal thoughts and how I handled it. For those of you experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts please take the steps you need to get help. Below I will link some resources on helplines for those of you that need someone to talk to. Depression is a serious thing and it is okay to ask for help in dealing with your thoughts so please reach out. 

1-800-273-8255 open 24/7/365

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

https://afsp.org/

Today I start to talk about mental health and how chronic living plays a role. Im working on a mental health focus and sharing my experiences and downfalls with mental health and depression over the years of living with colitis. So please bear with me as im new to sharing on this topic. As always check out www.chronicliving.info for more into and updates to the podcast. 

And for those of you struggling with mental health and depression please seek help from a professional sooner than later. This is a serious subject and needs to be taken seriously. 

Lets talk about medical debt and how to help prepare for the expenses to come. Here are some tips and tricks to make medical debt more manageable. Also check out www.chronicliving.info for all of the most recent updates, and links to social media sites.

Today we talk about stress and how to manage it when living with a chronic illness or disability. Make sure to also check out the new website at www.chronicliving.info for all of the most recent updates and social media accounts. 

Today we get an intro to medications and what to ask your doctors. 

Today I talk about how living with a chronic illness can affect your family life. How to find the right family support when you need it the most. As well as when to setup those boundaries you need. 

Lets get a little more personal, today we go over what living with a chronic illness can do to your relationships as well as your dating life. I talk about what i have learned and stress what not to do if you are newly diagnosed. 

Today i share with you my experiences living with Ulcerative Colitis while working various jobs over the years. I also share some of my secrets to making the work place more enjoyable, as well as what rights you have as an employee. 

Today im going to share how living with Ulcerative Colitis has affected and changed how i interact socially. I also share what i have learned to make still having a social live easier while living with a chronic illness or disability.