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, particularly in managing stress. Your websites emphasize that high stress can contribute to various health issues, such as heart disease or digestive troubles. I can personally attest to this; my partner suffered from severe back pain, rendering him bedridden for six months.
Your helpful tips on recognizing stress—like “rapid breathing and tense muscles”—were particularly enlightening. I certainly felt those symptoms while on the phone with your customer service, questioning why the one effective non-narcotic painkiller we found wasn’t covered. Thanks for clarifying my feelings of frustration!
I also appreciate your empathy towards those with chronic illnesses. It’s heartening to know that you understand the challenges and stressors that can come from ongoing health issues. After a few visits to the doctor, my partner and I often left feeling overwhelmed, especially when claims for his neurologist or orthopedist were denied seemingly at random. Thankfully, after attending your workshop focused on positive change, I now have a clearer sense of the steps I need to take to engage the attorney general regarding our denied claim. Much appreciated!
Moreover, I found your advice about self-care for women—who often play the role of caregivers—to be quite insightful. Your post asks, “What’s Going On Under That Superhero Cape?” Well, I’ll tell you! It’s a breast pump that I ended up paying for out-of-pocket, after being told it was covered only to find out it wasn’t.
I also want to commend your guidance on stress management techniques, particularly the suggestion to identify what’s causing stress in our lives. It was quite revealing for me to realize that the mountain of denied claims and hours spent on the phone were significant contributors to my rising blood pressure and that annoying twitch in my eye.
Now that I’ve pinpointed the source of my stress, I’m eager to follow your advice on financial management as a means to alleviate stress—like the kind that comes from an unexpected denial of an ER visit claim!
In conclusion, thank you for your concern for my health. Your resources have empowered me to find ways to reduce stress, which, for now, includes my determination to avoid doctor visits at all costs! For more insights on navigating the challenges of home insemination, check out this informative article on Intracervical Insemination. Also, for couples on their fertility journey, Make a Mom is a fantastic resource. Lastly, for further guidance on pregnancy and home insemination, visit ASRM.
Summary
This article humorously critiques health insurance companies for encouraging stress management while simultaneously denying claims. The author shares personal anecdotes about navigating the challenges of healthcare, emphasizing the need for self-care and the importance of identifying stressors in life. Key resources for home insemination and fertility journeys are included for readers seeking additional information.