Ran D. Anbar, MD, FAAP
Pediatric Pulmonologist & Medical Counselor
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How to
Help a Sick Person Feel Better
The quality of care a sick person receives during recovery from an illness is one of the most important steps to getting better. You may have a friend or family member who is suffering from a bad cold, an illness, or an ...
How to
Overcome Fear of Disease
Illness anxiety disorder, also known as hypochondria, is a potentially debilitating mental health condition in which a person believes they have an illness without any symptoms. Having a little bit of anxiety can help yo...
How to
Live with Asperger's Syndrome
Asperger Syndrome is a nebulously-defined category of autism. People who live with Asperger's may be called "Aspies" or "Aspergians" and they are sometimes labeled as geeks, dorks, or nerds. Autistic people often experie...
How to
Cope with a Bedridden Parent
When a parent becomes bedridden, it can hit you hard. Whether you're providing care or just finding someone to help with it, it can take an emotional toll on you. If you're providing care, you need to know the basics, bu...
How to
Cope with Being Sick
Being sick is not fun for anyone. Any illness, even a common cold, can have a negative impact not just on your physical health, but on your mental health, too. When you're sick, it's easy to let yourself get into a funk....
How to
What are coping skills for someone who has hypochondria?
Worrying that every minor symptom you experience is a sign of something more serious can be exhausting and lead to a lot of unnecessary anxiety. The good news is that there are coping skills you can develop to help with ...