By James R. Oestreich — 1996
[A] psychological drive toward perfection undoubtedly lies close behind many a musician’s physical problem.
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With each diagnosis, knowing her life hung in the balance, she was “stunned, then anguished” and astonished by “how much energy it takes to get from the bad news to actually starting on the return path to health.”
There’s no right or wrong trajectory for adapting to disability.
The following interview is part of a “future of mental health” interview series. This series presents different points of view about what helps a person in distress.
As a writer, I am in constant search for inspiration. Sometimes it comes to me out of the blue, but for the most part, I have to work hard for it. If only the solution were as simple as flipping a switch! Having creativity exercises on deck might just serve to unleash your creativity.
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Creative burnout can happen to all of us, even those who consider themselves naturally creative people.
Following a disciplined exercise and physical therapy regimen that still demands hours of his time every day, Berk has regained enough use of his arms to be able to feed himself and enough use of his legs to be able to stand, walk a bit and ride a recumbent three-wheel bicycle.
After her second ACL injury, Sophia had to learn to have faith in her body again.
Injuries, while hopefully infrequent, are often an unavoidable part of sport participation. While most injuries can be managed with little to no disruption in sport participation and other activities of daily living, some impose a substantial physical and mental burden.
The unspoken truths of physically and emotionally injured athletes.
Your emotional health is key to a happy life.