One issue neuropathy patient’s face is the fear that their neuropathy will grow progressively worse. Neurologists call this a progressive polyneuropathy. The truth: no one really knows if your neuropathy will worsen, stay the same or disappear. A neurologist shared that this may have more to do with the underlying […]
Emotional Health
Coping With Neuropathy Pain, Anxiety, & Depression
By Scott Berman MD, Psychiatrist and Neuropathy Patient, who is a Medical Advisor and Member of the Board of Directors of the NSN. Author of: Coping with Peripheral Neuropathy From Support for Neuropathy: Facebook Chat October 6 2011 There is a strong overlap between neuropathy pain, anxiety, and depression. Each of […]
Humor as a Healing Force
There is nothing like a good laugh to make you feel better! For years science has shown that humor is our best friend, helping the body reduce the perception of pain by releasing the natural body chemical called serotonin. This natural body chemical heals, reduces tension and calms emotions. It […]
“WHY ME” versus “WHAT NOW”
In my forty-two year struggle with chronic neuropathy and with the loss of two great careers at the peak of productivity. The emotional toll on me could not have been greater over the years. Meeting the demands at work, playing with the children and grandchildren, doing simple routine tasks around […]
Your Choice is NOT Among Cures, Treatments and Coping!
Every neuropathy patient wants a cure for their illness. Don’t blame you, so do I. But is the choice among cures, treatments and coping? Prior to a seminar on coping with neuropathy, one patient asked, “Are you JUST going to tell us how to cope? I want to know how to […]
PTSD: “Hometown Battlefield” a song by J.P. Cormier
To all my brothers of Vietnam or those suffering the challenge of Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD) from any war. A friend of the Neuropathy Support Network sent this link about an inspiring courageous song and the experience with PTSD. This gift comes from our neighbors, sisters and brothers in […]
Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
NOTE: It is a joy to welcome Laura Chapman, a mental health expert, as our first contributing writer. As a 100% disabled Vietnam Veteran from exposure to Agent Orange, it was important to myself and those who suffered the insane trauma of war, to include an article on PTSD as […]
