Show Notes
When your platelet counts are all over the place, your emotions can be too. In this episode, we’re joined by @The.No.Spleen.Queen, Danielle Hodges, who shares her honest experience of managing her mental and emotional health during the most unstable periods of her ITP journey. From anxiety and burnout to building routines and asking for help, this conversation is all about taking care of your whole self, not just your platelet counts. Support the show Thanks for listening to Bey...
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