Being an ICU patient is traumatic. Sedation and inability to recall what happened can actually make the trauma worse.
ICU diaries are a good way for patients & loved ones to remember & help to come to terms with their experience.
I hope this encourages more use of #ICUDiaries
When George Floyd was murdered by police, the media highlighted his criminal record
When Ashli Babbitt was murdered by the police, the media highlighted her status as a Air Force veteran
... & largely ignored her property destruction charges & 3 restraining orders
The problem with consumerism is it says you should always be happy and healthy—so it can keep selling you products that promise to make you happy and healthy. But you can't always be happy and healthy. Never meeting this expectation causes much sadness and distress.
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