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Ksmiles123 Check-In 01/06/2026
Hello! Below is an example of a mental and emotional well-being goal for BNTM individuals:
Purpose: Address the invisible burden of chronic lung disease.
Reduce anxiety related to breathing or current or potential infections.
Manage treatment fatigue, improve sleep quality, and build coping strategies and support systems
Example goal:
Identify one stress-management technique that helps during symptom flares.
Begin to collect tools in your emotional assistance toolbox to deal with stressors- it is easier to deal with issues if you have tools already set up. Being proactive is far better than being reactive with an empty emotional well-being toolbox.
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Do you have a specific stress management technique that helps you during a flare-up that you would like to share with the community?
There is a podcast I've listened to, with Dr Fred Wamboldt, called "Dancing in the Rain" and there are some helpful breathing tips on there.
Suepink
Thank you for sharing the name of this podcast. Katie
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