Specialties.
HIV disease and other chronic illness.
When a person is diagnosed with any disease, it is normal to have any number of
feelings, ranging from depression to sadness to anger. And living with any
disease that is manageable yet chronic and/or progressive is not without its'
share of feelings.
Living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, heart
disease, and others often requires special care and attention by the medical
community. But sometimes with all the treatment aimed at the disease,
individuals lose sight of their feelings and reactions, and themselves. It is
important to focus not only on gaining proper medical treatment for any disorder,
but also to attend to the psychological consequences that follow. Forgetting
about yourself as you treat any disease is a problem.
How do I manage taking all of this medication? How will I be a good parent
through this time? How do I explain this to not only my family, but to myself? How
has this changed the way I see myself and my future? How has this impacted
how I talk to and treat myself? How will I go on? These are common questions
asked by people with medical problems. And they are important to address.
It is integral for people to feel supported and understood both when they work
through their diagnosis but also their life that follows. Living with a chronic illness
is difficult. Yet managing it with support and a positive attitude can help.
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DR. ART BOWLER
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138 West 25th Street, Suite 618 646.823.5080
New York, New York 10001 drart@drartbowler.com