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Dialysis Discussion => Dialysis: Home Dialysis - NxStage Users => Topic started by: M3Riddler on January 27, 2011, 04:17:58 PM

Title: New Support Group - Caregivers, Dialyzors, CKD and those with Transplants
Post by: M3Riddler on January 27, 2011, 04:17:58 PM

I am happy to announce the new . As we know, the dialysis journey is challenging as we live longer with kidney failure. Although doing home dialysis gives one a more optimal therapy and the possibilities for a more healthy and productive life, that doesn’t mean everything always goes smoothly. Studies have shown it has had a great effect on lowering depression, that doesn’t mean bouts don’t rise on occasion. Doing more frequent dialysis can also challenge people with episodes of burn out, both for the dialyzor and care partner. Sometimes the best thing to have is a sympathetic ear to talk to, someone who lives and breathes the same issues is even better.

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Title: Re: New Buddy System for Support and Burnout
Post by: silverhead on January 27, 2011, 09:05:42 PM

Gosh Riddler, I sort of thought that was what this site was all about?

Title: Re: New Buddy System for Support and Burnout
Post by: Trikkechickk on January 29, 2011, 11:03:58 AM

I have become kind of burned out on occasions.  A few weeks ago a baby basset hound arrived in my life - problem solved...I put my pups in the kitchen/front hall area, and dialysis has become my "quiet time"!

Title: Re: New Buddy System for Support and Burnout
Post by: kimberlyn50 on January 31, 2011, 09:48:50 AM

I didn't suffer from burnout as I am new tho HD, but I have been through extreme anxiety......bringing a puppy home next week for my stress......he will be my outlet...something for me.....can't wait