Challenges of living with multimorbidity, from a husband behind his chronically ill wife. Challenges of living with multimorbidity… Multimorbidity means that you have two or more long-term health conditions, which can include: In this post, I discuss endometriosis and fibromyalgia because they affected my wife. Not to mention that these chronic illnesses brought upon her … Read more
My husband doesn’t understand chronic illness. What should I do? My husband doesn’t understand chronic illness. When your husband doesn’t understand your chronic illness, it may seem ignorant from your point of view, however, unless he’s a dick, it isn’t necessarily the case. The relationship between physical and emotional health is very complex. It’s a … Read more
Why no one talk about family caregiver? Why nobody talks about family caregiver? If there are countless blogs and websites dedicated to those who suffer from chronic illness, why does no one talk about the family caregivers? No one ever asks, how are YOU today? It seems to me like the very question is not … Read more
How chronic illness affects relationships? From a caring husbsnd’s perspective… How chronic illness affects relationships? As a husband behind my chronically ill wife, I found myself trapped on countless occasions in the past not knowing what to do and how to help. There is no simple answer to the question of how chronic illness affects … Read more
Fibromyalgia and endometriosis. My wife, M, suffers from fibromyalgia and endometriosis. Primarily she was diagnosed with endometriosis and fibromyalgia was just another physiological process that affected her afterward. How common is it to be struggling with multiple medical conditions? When it comes to chronic illness, many women experience just that. “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND IT … Read more
How to cope with a chronically ill spouse? So, how to cope with a chronically ill spouse? So, how to cope with a chronically ill spouse? I can summarize it in one sentence – focus on changing yourself rather than “fixing” your partner’s health. It’s not easy to cope! I hear you say, “it’s easier … Read more
Are antidepressants safe? The answer to this question is complicated and depends on a variety of factors. Generally speaking, antidepressants are considered safe for most people when taken as prescribed. However, there may be some risks associated with taking meds long-term or in certain situations. For instance, those who have certain mental illnesses, such as … Read more
An invisible illness, husband’s perspective… Invisible illness… Invisible illness isn’t imaginary. Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t real! It was difficult to believe at the beginning but as time went by, I realize how much love my wife needed. My beloved M, my beautiful wife. You know how I truly love … Read more