Rheumatoid arthritis patients Claire and Cheryl discuss the effects of chronic illness on mental health. Claire also provides her advice for newly diagnosed patients.
This is part three of a six part interview series. Part 1 is about pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum and parenting with arthritis. Part 2 is about Claire’s diagnosis story.
- (Minute 0:08) – How Claire’s mental health was affected by her rheumatoid arthritis: grieving the life she thought she’d have.
- (Minute 2:10) – How therapy helps with acceptance and adjustment.
- (Minute 3:20) – Acceptance & Grief are an up and down process.
- (Minute 5:06) – How to find a good fit with a therapist
- Minute 6:37) – Advice for newly diagnosed patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
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