Dear Patient, I remember one of the first times I treated a patient with HIV. I was reviewing his intake form and said something like, “I see you’re HIV-positive.” “I don’t think of it that way," he said. "HIV is something that I have, but I don’t label myself with it.” HIV didn't define who he was.
My depression and anxiety have been kicking my tail these past few weeks so reading this was extremely encouraging. What a nice reminder to have a sense of calm knowing "I am not my illness." Thank you for sharing these words.
My depression and anxiety have been kicking my tail these past few weeks so reading this was extremely encouraging. What a nice reminder to have a sense of calm knowing "I am not my illness." Thank you for sharing these words.