PH symptoms are only the tip of the iceberg

To better manage all aspects of a PH diagnosis, it is recommended to not only discuss symptoms with your medical providers, but to also express your own unique experience of the disease, such as the emotional and social impacts, the limitations of daily/routine activities, and your opinions about treatment (McGoon et al., 2019).

    In addition, one’s ability to handle stressful crises or situations is also important. It is called emotional resilience. Studies have found that people who can manage minor difficulties more easily are also able to deal with major stresses more quickly and more resiliently (Southwick, et al., 2005).

    Emotional resilience is a trait we can all develop. Eight significant components affect our ability to improve emotional resilience. These components are: psychological support, spiritual support, palliative care, social support, patient associations/groups/information, health couching/goal setting, diagnostics/therapies/medical/nursing, rehabilitation.