Updated: March 2, 2021
Originally Published: Oct. 9, 2014
It’s great to see that health insurance companies are so invested in our well-being and stress levels. On your websites, you emphasize that excessive stress can lead to serious health issues, including heart conditions or digestive disorders. I can personally vouch for this, as my partner, Alex, suffered from debilitating back pain that kept him bedridden for half a year.
I appreciate the helpful tips you provide for recognizing stress. For example, “rapid breathing or tense muscles”—how enlightening! I experienced this firsthand while on the line with your customer service, desperately trying to understand why the one non-narcotic painkiller we found effective wasn’t covered. Your support in helping me identify these feelings of rage is much appreciated.
It’s also reassuring to know you recognize the challenges faced by individuals with chronic illnesses. You understand that managing ongoing health issues is no small feat and that stress reduction is crucial. Often, after visits to the specialist, we found ourselves more anxious than before, especially when claims for Alex’s neurologist or orthopedist were denied seemingly at random! Thankfully, after attending your workshop on fostering positive change, I now have a clearer path to escalate our claims dispute to the attorney general. So thank you for that!
Your insights into the importance of self-care for women, who often play the role of selfless caregivers, are commendable. In your blog post, you ask, “What’s Happening Under That Superhero Cape?” Well, I’ll tell you—it’s a breast pump! I had to cover that cost myself because you initially said it was included, then later denied coverage.
Your advice on identifying stressors in one’s life is truly invaluable. I had no idea that the relentless cycle of denied claims and the hours spent on the phone and writing letters were contributing to my high blood pressure and eye twitch. Now that I’ve pinpointed the source, I’m eager to follow your guidance on managing finances to alleviate that specific stress—like the financial strain from an unexpectedly denied ER claim.
In conclusion, I appreciate your concern for my health and well-being. Thanks to your resources, I can actively seek ways to reduce stress, which, for me, means trying my hardest to avoid visiting the doctor altogether. And if you’re looking for more information on fertility and home insemination, be sure to check out this article on home insemination kits and this excellent resource on planning for pregnancy.