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Mental & Emotional
How do you handle anger about being on dialysis?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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Why does dialysis grief come in waves?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you get through treatment when you dont feel motivated?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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What do you do when you are tired of being strong?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you handle comparison with other patients?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you talk to a therapist about dialysis?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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What does dialysis trauma feel like?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you handle fear before needle sticks?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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What helps when dialysis makes you feel trapped?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you stay present during long sessions?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you handle loneliness on dialysis?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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Why does time feel so heavy on dialysis?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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What do you do when you feel like your life revolves around treatment?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you protect your peace on hard treatment days?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you handle disappointment when labs are bad?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you cope with body image changes on dialysis?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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What helps when people dont understand dialysis?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you keep going when progress feels slow?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you ask for help without feeling like a burden?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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What does acceptance look like on dialysis?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you stop overthinking after treatment?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you handle frustration with schedule changes?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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What do you do when dialysis feels never ending?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you find small wins on dialysis?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you stay grounded before clinic days?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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What kind of journaling helps on dialysis?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you handle fear of complications?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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What do you do when you feel numb about dialysis?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you rebuild confidence after a bad session?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you make room for joy while on dialysis?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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What helps when transplant waiting messes with your head?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you handle sadness without isolating yourself?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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What do you do when you are angry at your body?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you talk yourself through a rough treatment?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you set boundaries when you are exhausted?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you cope with uncertainty on dialysis?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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What does hope look like on an ordinary dialysis week?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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How do you keep your identity bigger than dialysis?
The emotional side of dialysis: fear, burnout, hope, frustration, and staying steady through the long haul.
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