Bend without Breaking When I'm stressed, my health gets worse. I need to stop this cycle. I never imagined life with a chronic illness. Where do I go from here? I feel like IBS has taken over my life. I felt so helpless in the hospital. I can't stop remembering it. My relationships are different since my diagnosis-- it feels like it has affected everything. Since my heart attack, I can't sleep. With every ache or pain I think — is this another one? I want to be more in control of my diabetes, but it feels like nothing I do is enough. My stroke has changed everything. I don't know how to move forward. Every time I go to the doctor it's bad news. I want to be the best caregiver possible, but I feel burnt out. I'm terrified of hospitals. My last experience was so traumatic. My blood pressure is high, and I know stress makes it worse. I need to make a change. I leave medical appointments overwhelmed and confused. It makes me think, "What's the point?" I don't want to rely only on medication to manage my pain.
Your health problems are a part of you.
They need not define you.
Health Psychology is the practice of learning to maintain emotional resilience and regain a sense of agency over your health, regardless of your diagnosis.
Whether your diagnosis is new, or you have been living with a chronic condition for some time, the impact of health problems can feel overwhelming. Our work can help you:
Live a vibrant life consistent with your identity and values, regardless of your health status.
Bolster your ability to be resilient in the face of uncertainty, change, and challenge.
Cope with uncomfortable symptoms and reduce their impact on your mood and activities.
Prevent future negative health outcomes.
Reduce the impact of stress and mood on your health.
Feel confident that you can advocate for your health and feel aligned with your medical team.
