Overcoming AnxietyIf you’ve read some of my other posts, you may know I have sickle cell anemia and anxiety. The thought of having multiple chronic illnesses is enough to make me...reactions2comments
UnheardThis winter has been unusual. We’ve managed to stay in the 60s temperature-wise through December. I’m not even sure it’s snowed. But this past weekend to bring in the new...reactions7comments
Asking for Help & Applying for DisabilityI’m not very good at asking for helping when I’m sick. It’s ironic because I’m always seeking ways to help others and not afraid to ask for help when it...reactions5comments
Deciding on a Career as a Physician with Sickle CellThe third year of medical school is all about career exploration. We rotate through many of the major specialties in the field of medicine such as: obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)...reactions3comments
Purpose and PerspectiveHaving sickle cell anemia has given me two things: purpose and perspective. Although I do not believe that my disease defines me or feel particularly limited by it – except...reactions1comment
What's the Relationship Between Depression and Sickle Cell Symptoms and Complications?As a medical student, I'm often tasked with researching the intersection of different health conditions. Recently, I looked into the connection between sickle cell disease and mental health disorders. Vaso-occlusive...reactions1comment
Living With Multiple Chronic Health ConditionsBeing a medical student has given me a really interesting perspective into the health care system. I mean even before I was a medical student, I had seen more of...reactions2comments
Finding Empowerment Through Writing on a Tough DayToday was really overwhelming. Being a med-student is hard. Not just because of the insane amount of material or the long days put into studying and even longer working hours...reactions1comment
Dancing in the RainI love dancing in the rain. I think it started when I first watched Dirty Dancing or maybe Singing in the Rain. Either way, something about when it’s raining enough...reactions1comment
Frustrated: Living With A Chronic IllnessHaving a chronic illness can be well, you guessed it – frustrating. For me, the most frustrating part of having sickle cell anemia is never knowing when you’re going to...reactions2comments
Fear of FlyingDid you know high altitudes are a trigger for sickling? Basically, the higher you go up the less oxygen there is for you to breathe. The human body is amazing...reactions1comment
How I Learned to Cope With StressOne known trigger for sickle cell pain crises is stress. All my life, I’ve been recommended to avoid stress and to learn how to cope with stress. My parents at...reactions1comment
Sharing My TruthWhen I was in elementary school and first diagnosed with sickle cell anemia, I never talked about it honestly unless it was absolutely necessary. My mom didn’t want me to...reactionscomments
Dr. McGann On The Road To Caring For Sickle Cell PatientsIn this video, I am joined by Dr. Patrick McGann from Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Dr. McGann is an academic pediatric hematologist who does research focusing on improving outcomes for children...reactionscomments
Sickle Cell in the Time of COVID-19COVID has forced the world to slow down, take a pause, and really evaluate the state of our society, of humanity. The lockdowns have made us all do things that...reactionscomments
Finding Love with Sickle CellFebruary is a month of celebration. It’s Black History Month, the month of love, and a time to acknowledge the impact of women in medicine. With Valentine’s Day, National Women...reactionscomments
Finding Ways to Enjoy Snow DaysAs a child, I remember getting really excited for snow days. I’d sit in front of my tv waiting for them to announce my school’s closure. I never really liked...reactionscomments
Triggers, Tells, and UncertaintyTriggers. I think most people see the word trigger and expect someone to be talking about or showing something violent. But when I say trigger, I mean something that happens...reactionscomments
Why Do We Get Sick?Whenever I get sick, I find myself analyzing everything I did leading up to my crisis trying to pinpoint the exact cause of my pain. Hoping that maybe I can...reactions3comments
