If you have a chronic condition, how do you manage it with the hustle & bustle of the holiday season?

2017-11-20T21:35:42-05:00

What advice do you have for others?

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 20 at 2017 9:50 PM

2017-11-20T21:50:03-05:00

tuff it out?

Response by SSgt Harvey "Skip" Porter made Nov 20 at 2017 10:50 PM

2017-11-20T22:50:46-05:00

I am rated 100% by the VA with a condition called meniere's disease which is a combination of tinnitus, hearing loss and vertigo. My criteria qualified for 100% rating alone. Believe me you can't manage the vertigo because it just comes on unexpectedly you just have to deal with it.

Peace!

Response by LT Brad McInnis made Nov 20 at 2017 11:03 PM

2017-11-20T23:03:51-05:00

I get panic attacks, not horribly bad and most times manageable. This time of year, I only go to stores that I am comfortable in, and during non-busy times. Like I said, mine is mild to some I know, but my point is know what triggers whatever chronic issue you have and either manage or avoid the triggers.

Response by SGT Joseph Gunderson made Nov 20 at 2017 11:32 PM

2017-11-20T23:32:18-05:00

I don't really participate in the holidays. I may go to a thanksgiving dinner, but, if I do, I don't stay especially long. I also don't much like christmas; I never really have. Sometimes my family likes to get together for it; depending on my mood I may or may not show up. Frankly, to me, the holidays are just another day on the calendar. I don't stress myself out to try and buy stupid crap for everyone that I know and I certainly will not go completely out of my way attempting to please people. If I want to participate I will, but if I'm not in the mood for the b's, then I'll stay home and enjoy my comfortable, quiet, and relaxing solitude.