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Carol Billian

@carsueb

I Am An ICU SURVIVOR & Ostomate, an Advocate for Pts with Ostomies. I discuss Ostomy, PICS, Delirium, Depression, Mental Health. Tweets, All Mine.

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In addition to physical challenges after the #ICU, you may experience mental/emotional ones. You might feel all or a few of these--depressed, scared, sad, your "brain is not working," you might have flashbacks. This is common & it feels awful. Talk to your doctor & seek help.

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As a #Survivor of #CriticalIllness, I often suffer from pain. I don't give in to it unless I must. I distract myself & focus on helping & serving others, but it takes a toll, mentally & physically. I try to get away 1x a mo, to restore mind & body.

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So glad @ChristinaJones will be included to speak about the importance of #ICUDiaries. They help ##ICUSURVIVORS reclaim their lives. My #ICUDiary helped me put the pieces of my life back together. Thank you Peter Nydahl for all you do.

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Today is a new day; a fresh start. Do that 1 thing you have been putting off. Make that call. Send that letter. Reach out to that person you have been thinking about. Don't put it off another day. You might be afraid & that's okay. Push through the feelings. It's worth it! ❤️

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Hi #StomaBuds, wishing you a great day, and a good & happy life. Aren't good & happy the same? Not in my mind. A good life, to me, is when you have your health. Having your health would make me very happy. ❤️

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Happy Saturday everyone, Let's approach the day with intention. And bring some kindness into your world, and show some kindness to another person. ❤️

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Hi Everyone, I hope you all had a great Monday. Remember, you get out what you put in! Sending love and hugs to everyone. We need to spread the love and joy.

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Good Morning, if you're lucky enough to have some Seniors in your life, give them a call today. They're so rich in history & your loving call could make their day. The isolation is so hard for them. All of this will aid in improving #MentalHealth & that impacts #PhysicalHealth.❤️

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GM Everyone, go out into the world today, wherever you are, and make a difference. Do one new thing you were afraid to try. Who knows what the day holds for you. ❤️ #BeBold

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One person can make a difference. Folks give up too easily & say, "what can I do?" You can do a lot, just by helping 1 person. That person then goes on to help 1 person & so on. Start the ball rolling! Today! ❤️

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I feel grateful I woke up to face this beautiful Friday. My body is strong & my mind even stronger. I will share my joy with others today, and every day. ❤️

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Happy Saturday, if you are not feeling well, please listen to your body & rest. You must take good care of yourself first, before you can help others. Remember, #SelfCare is not selfish. #Love #Joy #HelpOthers

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As an ##ICUSURVIVOR, I recognize how lucky I am to be alive, even though I have ongoing medical issues. I take great care of myself & follow all of my Drs' instructions & medications. In order to take the best care of myself, at times, I must remove myself from negative people.

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It's a brand new week. While we don't get do-overs in life, we do have the opportunity to do things differently, if we don't like how we handled something last week. Let your ❤️ guide you. I am always striving to be the best I can be. I survived my #CriticalIllness 4 a reason!

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GM Friends, if you are new to the #Ostomy 🌎 world & have questions, feel free to reach out to me. I never had #Crohns or #UC, but my colon ruptured & I woke up with an ##Ileostomy. It saved my life. I can help you adjust to your new normal. ❤️

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There are so many people out there who are really struggling. My ❤️ goes out to them. Because if truth be told & I am always truthful, it could be any one of us. It's like there's a fine line & it doesn't take much for things to change. Life can change in seconds. #LifeIsHard