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Navigating relationships can be difficult – even more so when complicated by hydrocephalus, headaches and other complications. An area that is often neglected is how hydrocephalus affects the most important aspects of your life, and important connections in your life – work, school, family, friends, and romantic relationships. Hydrocephalus rarely affects just the patient. While you face the physical symptoms, the condition can put pressure on those closest to you. Communication and learning strategies to cope and maintain relationships is key.<\/p>\n

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Navigating Relationships with Hydrocephalus: Building Strong Connections<\/h3>\n

Navigating relationships with hydrocephalus requires patience, open communication, and mutual support. With understanding and balance, strong connections can thrive beyond the challenges.<\/p>\n

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Dating With Hydrocephalus: Confidence and Boundaries<\/h3>\n

Learn how to approach dating with hydrocephalus-build confidence, set healthy boundaries, and create relationships grounded in trust and self-love.<\/p>\n

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Intimacy and Hydrocephalus: Strengthening Bonds Together<\/h3>\n

Learn how hydrocephalus affects intimacy and find ways to strengthen emotional and physical connections in romantic relationships.<\/p>\n

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How to Say No Without Guilt While Living with Hydrocephalus<\/h3>\n

Living with hydrocephalus brings unique challenges, especially when unexpected symptoms or complications arise. Saying “no” in these moments can feel overwhelming-laden with guilt or the fear of letting others down. Yet, learning how to say “no” is one of the most empowering tools you can use to protect your health and well-being. This article will empower you to set boundaries, manage commitments, and say “no” with confidence.<\/p>\n

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Helping Teens Navigate Social Dynamics and Build Confidence<\/h3>\n

Learn strategies to help teens with hydrocephalus navigate social dynamics, build confidence, and overcome challenges like anxiety and communication barriers.<\/p>\n

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Navigating Social and Professional Relationships<\/h3>\n

Relationships are complex – and even more so when complicated by hydrocephalus, headaches, shunts, revisions, and more. Join us as for an interactive discussion for managing relationships with family members, friends, colleagues, and significant others. Our panel of discussants will reflect on and share strategies for success they have identified from their experiences. You won’t want to miss it!<\/p>\n

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Relationships and Hydrocephalus<\/h3>\n

Watch this interactive discussion for managing relationships with family members, friends, colleagues, and significant others. Our panel of speakers reflects on shared strategies for success they have identified. This presentation was given at the Hydrocephalus Association’s 2018 National Conference on Hydrocephalus.<\/p>\n

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Navigating Social Interactions Growing Up with Hydrocephalus<\/h3>\n

Contributing writer, Dan Kricke, talks about growing up with a chronic medical condition and navigating social interactions with his school peers.<\/p>\n

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Building Our Life Together<\/h3>\n

In a heartwarming blog, Gayle Kricke openly shares the thoughts and emotions she experienced upon learning her husband, Dan, had hydrocephalus, and when he underwent brain surgery.<\/p>\n

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Learning to Date Me<\/h3>\n

Contributing writer, Bryant Williams, shares openly about the unconditional support of his fiancee and resilience of their relationship as he lives with hydrocephalus.<\/p>\n

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To Share or Not to Share Your Condition on a First Date?<\/h3>\n

Contributing writer, Holly Senatore, talks about the thrill of the first date and whether or not to mention that you have hydrocephalus.<\/p>\n

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