by Dr Aletta | Feb 27, 2012 | Chronic Illness
Editor’s Note: Dr. Aletta first wrote this article in 2012. At the time there was little information that was easily accessible to the general public about the practical aspects of living with Chronic Illness and so Dr Aletta wrote several articles on her...
by Dr Aletta | Feb 26, 2012 | Anxiety, Chronic Illness
A few weeks ago the old kidney problem I’ve dealt with since my youth came back. This relapse of  nephrotic syndrome after a blessedly long run of relative health, threw me for a loop, I admit. Among other things, which I’ll write about soon, I felt an... by Dr Aletta | Feb 21, 2012 | Anxiety, Video
We often think of anchors as things that weigh us down in a bad way. Sometimes, when I feel overwhelmed, that awful feeling of slipping away without a tether just adds to the anxiety. That’s when I think of my good anchors, those people, places and things that...
by Dr Aletta | Feb 18, 2012 | Anxiety, Depression
Bravery & Courage To Show Up “Deciding, choosing and then actually going to see a therapist are acts of great persistence and courage. Before you even say a word, a good therapist knows the bravery it took just to show up.” ~Dr Aletta Let’s take...