“Your sepsis stories” is brought to you by Laura Williams - a trained podiatrist and sepsis survivor. Each week you will brought into the community of sepsis survivors, healthcare professionals, or a families of bereaved who have died of sepsis through o
Today is the start of sepsis survivor week. I talk about gratitude And how each Sepsis journey is different. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
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After having drains put in my neck when I had Sepsis to help get rid of the fluid around my windpipe my voice has never been the same. Are used to be known as the singing Podiatrist but singing will give me panic attacks after I had had life-saving surgery. Today I am so proud of myself because I managed to phone without having a panic attack. #MentalHealth #Sepsis #SepsisAwareness #PostSepsisSyndrome. #Singing #Recovery #Flashbacks #PanicAttacks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
Yesterday I got three incredible honour of representing the Sepsis survivor community. www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-10081063/amp/Its-not-just-long-Covid-sepsis-cause-crippling-symptoms-months.html --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
#WorldMentalHealthDay2021 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
Today I'm talking to the wonderful Jenny Bullington About her experiences with Covid and we also welcome her partner Brandon and my partner Ryan to the conversation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
Last night I was speaking to a friend and I was saying that the reason why I started to write down information about sepsis the day after having life-saving surgery was because I had gaps in my knowledge. We need to understand different job roles and understand The different stages of sepsis and why it's important in order to treat patients better to have a better patient outcome. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
Talking about why I have the credibility to talk about Sepsis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
Talking about post sepsis syndrome and sepsis as well as talking about educating healthcare professionals on sepsis and its aftermath and talking about the similarities between long Covid and post sepsis syndrome to the press --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
Talking about the signs and symptoms of sepsis and post sepsis syndrome. We will also be discussing the facts About Sepsis worldwide --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
After having sepsis, severe sepsis or septic shock it is common that survivors find that their immune system is compromised. I talk about why you get increased infection after Sepsis & I talk about the signs and symptoms of sepsis the PTSD and worry when you have an infection after Sepsis and reminding you of where you can go If you need. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
Leanne Smith is a maternal sepsis survivor. She had to endure waking up after being in a coma to find out That not only has she lost her baby girl, but she also had to have a hysterectomy due to sepsis. We talk frankly about PTSD and anxiety post sepsis. Hope you find it interesting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
PTSD after Maternal sepsis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
This next month we will be talking about the different aspects of post sepsis syndrome and post Covid syndrome and how they compare. Covid is a form of viral sepsis so post covid syndrome is a form of post sepsis syndrome. Knowing the signs and symptoms of sepsis can save lives --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
Robbie Owen was known by the Sepsis community for being an advocate for awareness fundraising and campaigning. It is a deep loss for all those who were blessed enough to call her a friend. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
As a sepsis survivor I have developed neuropathy in my feet (tingling). I saw a post by a good friend and fellow survivor talking about neuropathy. There were lots of people commenting on the post and so when I asked them if they would like me to talk about it they said yes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
I'm back after a break looking after my mental health and work and talking about updates in my life --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
Mental health can be a very tough subject. There can be a lot of stigma around it and there shouldn't be. However one of the symptoms of post sepsis syndrome / after effects of sepsis is ptsd anxiety depression and flashbacks. Please ask for help. Places to go for help. https://www.mind.org.uk https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/nhs-voluntary-charity-services/charity-and-voluntary-services/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines/ https://www.idealflatmate.co.uk/flatmate-HQ/top-10-uk-mental-health-charities/ https://www.samaritans.org Sepsis Uk trust. https://sepsistrust.org/make-a-donation/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheUKSepsisTrust (donation button at the top of the page) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
Talking about mental health post sepsis. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
How has my life changed due to sepsis? Post sepsis syndrome can be debilitating emotionally and physically. Here is my story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message
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Today I'm introducing myself. My name is Laura Williams. I'm a sepsis survivor, trained podiatrist published author and sepsis awareness advocate. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/laura5364/message