Pieces of Mind: Mental Health and the emotional impact of vasculitis - Vasculitis Foundation

Pieces of Mind: Mental Health and the emotional impact of vasculitis

June 28, 2021

Welcome and introductions.	0:34
How do I balance my many roles as a mother, partner, working and managing my disease.	7:46
Good time management skills, and knowing your goals.	10:20
Be kind and patient with yourself, and the people around you.	12:34
Do you have ideas on how we can become better communicators with our loved ones?	13:29
What are your emotions trying to tell you?	16:04
Vasculitis is a disrupter. It changes the plot in your life story.	19:38
Recognize when you are getting overwhelmed.	22:31
What zone are you in?	24:53
Dealing with the uncertainity that comes with vasculitis.	26:23
How do I deal with having to ask for help, and not being able to do simple, everyday things?	29:12
Shame and living with a chronic illness.	30:33
Three essential things to manage vasculitis.	39:13
Vasculitis–my terrible roommate.	42:56

This is a panel discussion about how vasculitis impacts our mental and emotional health. The presentation also discusses ways and strategies and coping mechanisms to maintain that emotional health.