Coping With a Middle Ear Infection

It can be difficult and frustrating to see your child in pain. This is true even in the majority of extreme cases that require the surgical placement ofventilation tubes. Take a Break Consider allowing a trusted adult to watch your child on occasion. Jelena Stanojkovic / Getty Images Despite your best efforts, experiencing these symptoms will have a negative effect on your sick child. You may feel frustrated as a parent that you did not know that they were having ear pain....

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Madison Willis

Coping With Advanced Atopic Dermatitis

Though its not contagious and the disease can be managed, unfortunately, there is no cure. Taking eczema on means attending to these aspects, while also becoming as knowledgeable as possible about the condition. So what do you do if youve been diagnosed? electravk / E+ / Getty Images It also involves attending to the broader personal and social impact of this chronic disease. If youre struggling emotionally because of this disease, remember that youre far from alone....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Erica Ward

Coping With Anticipatory Grief

You may have mixed feelings while a loved one is dying. You may hold on to hope while also beginning to let go. These emotions can be deeply painful. Kavuto / Getty Images To make matters worse, people are less likely to get support for their grief at this time. Sometimes, other people who have not been through this experience may react poorly. They may think you are giving up on the dying person....

April 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1681 words · Jeffrey Williams

Coping With Celiac Disease

Changing to agluten-free dietto treat celiac disease is not only a practical concern but also an emotional one. For those with celiac disease, it encompasses a lot more than just whats on the menu. Emotional There are several factors involved when it comes to emotionally coping with celiac disease. lolostock/iStock/Getty Images Then there is the psychological impact. For example, depression and anxiety are not considered emotions, but certainly have emotional attributes....

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 393 words · Danielle Ford

Coping With Cerebral Palsy

It can be mild to severe. The abilities of people who are living with cerebral palsy vary tremendously. Get our printable guide for an upcoming healthcare provider’s appointment to help you ask the right questions. Get our printable guide for an upcoming healthcare provider’s appointment to help you ask the right questions. Acceptance of this fact is necessary in most circumstances. Positive Attitude A positive attitude is completely compatible with acceptance....

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 419 words · Teresa Ramos

Coping With Eczema

Coping witheczemacan be a challenge. It may be easier to manage your condition with practical approaches than to take medicine. Emotional Eczema can cause stress and it can also be exacerbated by stress. Verywell / Lara Antal Additionally, eczema can make some people feel self-conscious about the appearance of their skin. Its important to remember that everyone is dealing with some physical or emotional issues in their own life. This can lead to social withdrawal, and it may affect your interactions with others in the workplace too....

April 18, 2025 · 3 min · 592 words · Jason Singh

Coping With Epilepsy

Living your best life Learning how to cope withepilepsyis just as important as treating it. Everyone copes differently and may have varying levels of needs. Emotional Being diagnosed with epilepsy can be devastating because of the altered road you know is ahead. Illustration by Verywell Verywell and theEpilepsy Foundation’s websiteare great places to start. Depression is estimated to affectone in threepeople with epilepsy at some point in their lives. Treatment for depression can help and improve your quality of life tremendously....

April 18, 2025 · 3 min · 591 words · Madeline Peterson

Coping With Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile problems can also occur as a function of age and stress. However, identifying potential treatments for erectile dysfunction is only part of learning to cope with the condition. It can also be helpful to change how you think about, and talk about, sex. Shannon Fagan / Getty Images They can also lead to feelings of anxiety and depression. It’s also important to remember that erectile dysfunction isn’t about masculininity or attractiveness....

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 389 words · Tyler Harvey

Coping With Headaches After a Stroke

Headaches are among the lesser-known consequences of stroke. About 10-15% of stroke survivors begin to experience new headaches shortly after a stroke. Post-stroke headaches may fall into several headache categories. Paul Bradbury / Getty Images Why Do Post-Stroke Headaches Occur? After a stroke, it is not uncommon to develop new pain symptoms, often referred to aspost-stroke pain. Headaches are similar to other types of post-stroke pain patterns, but they have their own unique characteristics....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Michael Proctor

Coping With Macular Degeneration

Living with vision loss requires making lifestyle adaptations. Emotional A diagnosis of possible vision loss can be devastating at first. You might imagine a life of social isolation and a loss of independence. Jacques M. Chenet​ / Getty Images You may be frightened that you will lose the ability to engage in activities and hobbies you enjoy. You may feel scared and confused about your future. However, researchers are making rapid progress in many areas of vision support and disease prevention....

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 285 words · Scott Edwards

Coping With Nasal Polyps

It can be a challenging condition to treat because polyps can return after using medications and having surgery. However, there are coping and self-care strategies that can help youmanage nasal polyps. Vladimir Godnik / Getty Images Emotional Receiving adiagnosis of nasal polypscan bring up different emotions. Vladimir Godnik / Getty Images You may feel relief after learning what is causing your symptoms. However, you may also have other feelings that are more negative....

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Shari Pena

Coping With Obsessive-Compulsive Behavior and Dementia

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is a disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. Is OCD a Predictor of Dementia? For example, research reported that OCD symptoms could be an early sign of frontotemporal dementia. Halfdark / Getty Images A third study found that obsessive-compulsive symptoms developed prior to the onset ofHuntington’s diseasein some of its participants. Maintainingroutinescan be reassuring to people who are feeling disoriented or uncertain. And, in dementia, control is something that is often slipping away....

April 18, 2025 · 1 min · 101 words · Breanna Valenzuela

Coping With Overactive Bladder

It is important to recognize thesigns of depressionif you have OAB. Physical Your general health influences OAB in the same way it does any chronic medical condition. In the end, OAB cannot be treated in isolation. Maskot / Getty Images Others are diuretic and actively promote urination. Changes in diet can help. These include: Certain preservatives, includingmonosodium glutamate (MSG), can also increase bladder sensitivity. By contrast, a BMI of less than 30 does not appear to increase such risk....

April 18, 2025 · 2 min · 256 words · Krystal Richardson