All by Dr. Fernando Escabi-Mendez
Sitting on the “balcón" (what we call the porch in Puerto Rico) and talking to family members while the "coquí" (a tiny, yet loud frog) sings in the background. Enjoying the food we grew up with. Visiting the old stomping grounds and admiring how much things have changed, either for progress or dilapidation. Having flashbacks of all the happy and sad memories brought by sights, sounds and smells that we have had to leave behind. For many of us that have had to relocate, the rush of emotions that engulfs us can be overwhelming.
Let’s talk about coronavirus, COVID 19, SARS-CoV-2, or other names that are inappropriate, either because they are inaccurate or make light of something serious. Call it what you will, but the fact is that we are dealing with a situation that has fundamentally altered our lives, possibly in a permanent way. I’m taking this opportunity to write a short distillate of the most practical and pertinent information.
One of the most important things you can do for your family is to let them know what you want to happen if you die or are incapacitated.
On Saturday, Boy Scouts Troop 41 will have its 52nd Annual BBQ Sale.
Why do I write this? Not to give the impression that I have something against medicine, and certainly not to make anyone feel bad about their choices. I do it because even though I’m not against medication, I am against giving unnecessary medication.
In his final column for 2018, Dr. Escabi challenges us all to find faith in all its forms.
Do you know someone that needs help but they’re reluctant to ask for it? Dr. Fernando Escabi-Mendez has some timely advice for you.
Dr. Escabi-Mendez shares his thoughts on hypertension in this week’s column.
Dr. Escabi introduces himself to Neuse News readers by discussing his name, heritage, medical practice, Boy Scouts of America and more. His unique perspective on life and culture will, hopefully, make us all more well-rounded and engaged citizens.
I write this because disasters like we just experienced, and some people are still experiencing, can take a large tole on our emotional health. If the stress is severe enough, this experience could lead to conditions like Adjustment Disorder or, in some extreme cases, even Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
The real enemy needs to be the illness.
