Managing Anxiety & Insomnia - Paul's Story: Part 1

Paul’s Story: Part 1

 Although we’re into another week of isolation, I think it’s important to break up the COVID-19 news and bring some positivity to your feed. Let me share Paul’s story: 

 Paul developed PTSD, anxiety and insomnia, following his time as a police officer in Belfast, Ireland and a corrections officer in Canada. He was referred to my clinic to try to help with his anxiety and insomnia after trying many other therapies without any benefit. 

 After coaching Paul on the benefits of non-medical therapies including mindfulness, exercise, sleep hygiene and healthy eating, we introduced cannabinoid therapy.  Paul’s anxiety has lessened and he is now sleeping 7-9 hours a night.  Seeing this kind of quality life improvement in my patients is the reason I began practicing medicine and why I’ll continually love what I do. Thank you for sharing your story, Paul! 

Kristen's Story

Despite everything going on in the world around us, life continues to go on. In an effort to bring some positivity, I wanted to share a patient testimonial that always brings a smile to my face.  

There is nothing that brings me more satisfaction than seeing the monumental changes that some patients experience after beginning cannabinoid therapy. It is such a privilege to be playing a role in helping patients get their quality of life back. Thank you to Kristen for sharing her story. 

“When I first started out working with the doctor to get off my fibromyalgia meds I was a bit of a skeptic. However, my goal of getting off the meds came with great success. I feel like I did years before ever being diagnosed with this terrible condition. Dr. Pearson and his staff have helped give my husband and kids their wife and mom back and for that I am forever grateful. Cannabinoid therapy has changed my life for the better, no doubt.”

• Kristen B, 39, Fibromyalgia

Sarnia doctor launching self-care webinar series

A Sarnia doctor who is the mental-health lead with the local health integration network is hosting a new Lockdown Leaning webinar series.

The half-hour live webinar series hosted by Dr. Blake Pearson kicks off Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

The idea behind the series is to encourage community connection and self-care as people socially and physically distance amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Other planned topics include nutrition, relationships and medicine, while members of the public can suggest others.

“Being indoors and social distancing, it can be tough,” Carswell said, “but getting through this time, hopefully this allows us to help with that.”

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Local doctor launching e-learning series to help residents cope

A Sarnia doctor is launching a free “Lockdown Learning Series” to help people cope with the current emergency measures.

“We felt our community could really benefit from (the concept) and we’re inviting people to share their own requests for future topics on our social media channels,” Pearson said.

The first session is set for Wednesday, April 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Pearson said he and nutrition and fitness expert Adam Vanhoogenhuize will share tips to boost the immune system, manage pain, and add activities to your day.

To register for our next session, click here.

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