I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Novo Nordisk, Inc. to write about the realities of obesity as a chronic disease. All opinions are my own. When I hear someone say the words, “I see you” they invoke such a strong emotional response for me. I immediately feel a lump build in…
COVID
Handling the Overwhelming Emotions of the Coronavirus Pandemic
For the past two months, most Americans have been sheltering in place to try and slow the spread of the coronavirus. As a result, just about every aspect of life has changed. Some are working from home, millions are unemployed, children are learning from home, and many establishments are closed. These dramatic changes are overwhelming,…