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10 Commandments of Sickle Cell Disease

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:17:38 +0100

10 Commandments of Sickle Cell Disease

1) Accept your disease, Don't Ignore it. Respect it, Don't fear it. Learn how to master it, not let it master you.

‎2) Take Good care of yourself. There is only one you! Practice healthy eating habits, drink plenty of low sugar/salt fluids, get adequate sunlight exposure and rest, get some aerobic exercise. Take care of you MIND, BODY and SOUL.

‎3) Pace Yourself. Ifyou overdo it, you will experience pain. Once you master your tolerance levels you will do much better.

4) Remember You CAN do EVERYTHING you want to do, but AWAYS be safe not sorry.

‎5) Learn to control your pain. Don't let it control you.

6) Develop a focus on some things in this life that brings you joy and satisfaction. Set goals and strive to achieve them.

‎7) Establish Independence Socially, Emotionally, Economically and Medically. Take charge of your disease.You own your sickle cell, your family and doctors can help you but it is not their disease it's yours."OWN IT!"

‎8) Establish An Effective Social support Network within and outside your family. Seek supportive relationships with people who accept you as you are with all that comes with you as a package.

‎9)Don't waste you pain medication. Don't reach for the medicine cabinet. Treatments other than pills can reduce pain. Learn how to tailor the use of pain medication to the degree of pain you have. Over treatment leads to increased pain and reduced effectiveness of the medication and many also reduce your quality of life.

‎10) Pain Is "A PAIN" But that does not necessarily mean something terrible is happening. All pain is not sickle cell disease and could have other causes.

When Times Are Tough--Remember!!!

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 03:55:37 +0100

BIBLE VERSES

You say: 'It's impossible'

God says: All things are possible

(Luke 18:27)

You say: 'I'm too tired'

God says: I will give you rest

(Matthew 11:28-30)

You say: 'Nobody really loves me'

God says: I love you

(John 3:1 6 & John 3:34 )

You say: 'I can't go on'

God says: My grace is sufficient

(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

You say: 'I can't figure things out'

God says: I will direct your steps

(Proverbs 3:5- 6)

You say: 'I can't do it'

God says: You can do all things

(Philippians 4:13)

You say: 'I'm not able'

God says: I am able

(II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: 'It's not worth it'

God says: It will be worth it

(Roman 8:28 )

You say: 'I can't forgive myself'

God says: I Forgive you

(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say: 'I can't manage'

God says: I will supply all your needs

(Philippians 4:19)

You say: 'I'm afraid'

God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear

(II Timothy 1:7)

You say: 'I'm always worried and frustrated'

God says: Cast all your cares on ME

(I Peter 5:7)

You say: 'I'm not smart enough'

God says: I give you wisdom

(I Corinthians 1:30)

You say: 'I feel all alone'

God says: I will never leave you or forsake you

(Hebrews 13:5)

Remember these when you are feeling down! GOD will comfort you!!

Hope Cells Motto

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 03:57:54 +0100

"Be Joyful in hope, Patient in affliction, Faithful in prayer."
Romans 12:12

Welcome to HOPE CELLS! A information site for Sickle Cell Disease

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:18:13 +0100

Hello Friends, This site was created to help spread the word about Sickle Cell Disease. We can share information and experiences. I have also created some very exciting jewelry in honor of Sickle Cell Disease. So please let's all be here to support each other and help each other through the tough times and and share and love each other through the good times.

Love ya,
Hope Cell