Posts Tagged ‘Coping Strategies’
Action Network at 1pm PST Tuesdays
This excellent action network resource dedicates itself to sickle cell disease. For the last few months, Gary Gibson, President of the Martin Center Sickle Cell Initiative hosted this amazing show. Tune in every Tuesday, 1pm PST/4pm EST to get your latest news and happenings in the sickle cell community, hear more about management of SCD,…
Read MorePicky Eaters: Getting A SC Child to Eat Healthy
Picky Eaters As most parents know, many children can be picky eaters. Getting kids to eat their fruits and vegetables has challenged parents for many decades. Especially for those youngsters diagnosed with SCD (Sickle Cell Disease), it is often associated with low calcium intake, vitamin D deficiency and a poor appetite, which can lead to…
Read MoreAm I The Worst Patient?
Surgery The Worst Patient I don’t think I am the worst patient! I have been very compliant, but I am so frustrated. Almost 5 weeks ago, I had surgery on my left arm. It’s been terrible. All I can do is keep it elevated. I can’t cook, clean, knit, crochet or do anything I would…
Read MoreHas SC Hit Your Finances?
Sickle Cell has had a major negative effect in my finances for the last 6 years. Many people don’t pay attention to this struggle and how doing it as a single parent makes it almost impossible. Be straight with yourself and assess where your faith is right now. Remind yourself of all the past struggles…
Read MoreSickle Cell Families Need Direct Support Services
Being the parents of a Sickle Cell Warrior (SCW), we know giving up is never an option. Even when we don’t receive the needed support to get through each crisis, we can never lose hope or our smile. Your child survives merely through the pain from your strength/smile. But who holds you up when exhaustion…
Read MoreHow to Become Vegetarian
When I became vegetarian 28 years ago it wasn’t something I really thought about. However, it was the best decision I ever made. I had been very ill for a long time. I joked that I personally built the new wing on the hospital. I got out of the hospital and I started reading all…
Read MoreAll About the Sickle Cell Gathering
Hey Warrior Family! We hope you are doing well. Sickle Cell Warriors, Inc. is planning the 2nd Annual Sickle Cell Community Gathering and Educational Symposium. This year it is in Atlanta, GA from July 17-20, 2014 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Buckhead. We are delighted to invite you to attend and participate in…
Read MoreIt’s NOT Always Sickle Cell
In the last few weeks, several warriors have told me that they had other health problems besides sickle cell that was not addressed or diagnosed quickly by their physician because at first, the doctor chalked it up to being a ‘sickle cell’ complaint.
Read MoreDon’t Persecute the Process
As a parent, what you say matters. ElleJanae shares a secret to keeping her well of faith full.
Read MoreLiving Well with Sickle Cell, Without a Cure
Our message at SCW is that you can still live a vibrant, amazing life with sickle cell disease. Here is a post from 40 year old Ty, a warrior who has learned to live well with sickle cell!
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