Emotions

Date 6 June 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Emotions can either protect or hurt us. Uniquely, what we all have in common are the emotional ties that bind us together, it doesn’t matter what the emotion is. Taking responsibility I wanted others to help me and take responsibility. I wanted them to listen, I wanted a voice, I…
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How to avoid stress

Date 4 June 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
The key to avoiding stress is to be prepared. By being prepared, we reduce the need for panic and stress. Having contingencies in place means that we’re expecting something to fail, but if all preparation work has been done, there should be no need for us to fail, and no…
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Symptoms of stress

Date 3 June 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
I thought I would continue with my thoughts about how the symptoms of stress can affect us in our daily lives. Most of us will probably recognise some of the symptoms mentioned below. Physical signs of stress Signs that we have become withdrawn, drooped shoulders, frowning, crying or biting our…
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Dealing with stress

Date 2 June 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Stress is a physical response to something we’re mentally struggling with. If not dealt with, it can affect how we think, feel and behave on a conscious and subconscious level. Although we’re not always aware of it, the mind and body constantly interact. If we’re struggling mentally, this can have…
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Stress

Date 1 June 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Cerebral Palsy like other conditions, can be the catalyst for so many other problems brought about by stress, relating to negative feelings associated with self-worth and what we deal with. It doesn’t have to be Cerebral Palsy that’s just my story. It’s any condition that emotionally changes the way we…
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Education

Date 29 May 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
It would be interesting to find out how many people with a disability, have difficulties in learning. When it comes to Cerebral Palsy, the more we try to concentrate, the slower the brain works. When we try too hard to learn, brain fatigue sets in. Learning often has to be…
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I've done as much as I can

Date 26 May 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
In March 2009, after years of not knowing about a disability I was born with, I was finally diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy. I needed to know about my disability, a starting point on my journey. Shortly after my diagnosis I went to see a Neurologist who agreed to write to…
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Sleep problems

Date 25 May 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
Sleep is essential for health. It helps with energy levels and moods. Sleep also helps with learning, memory, attention and concentration. A lack of sleep can interfere with all of those. As adults, we need at least 7 to 8 hours sleep each night. For those with cerebral palsy, they…
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The emotional stress of living with CP

Date 23 May 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
We can be positive and deal with our problems with fortitude and positivity, but even when we’re around people who are negative, we find ourselves having to build ourselves back up again. Emotional Stress It is only through talking about mental health that we can make the link between emotions…
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About Jesse

Date 15 May 2010
Author Ilana Estelle
I first heard about Jesse Bauer when I found out about Cerebral Palsy and I had been in touch with his father through a Cerebral Palsy social media site. Jesse was a beautiful soul and died too early from complications of Cerebral Palsy. Cerebral Palsy isn’t something you just physically…
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