Erica Kremens, Author at Tiny Buddha

Posts by Erica Kremens

Erica Kremens is a New York State certified Art Teacher. She’s also an aspiring health coach who has developed an interest in health and healing through her own personal experiences with chronic illnesses included interstitial cystitis and fibromyalgia. She understands the pain of those dealing with chronic pain and wanted to share her story and what she’s learned through her own healing journey.

Healing Is a Journey, Not a Destination (and You’re Not Broken)

By Erica Kremens

“Healing requires from us to stop struggling, but to enjoy life more and endure it less.” ~Darina Stoyanova

At the age of twenty-seven I was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis, chronic inflammation of the bladder that causes UTI like symptoms. I am now twenty-nine and still experiencing symptoms, but I have improved greatly.

I have spent that time searching for the answers to this medical enigma, for which doctors claim there is no cure. At first my research led me on a path of frustration and hopelessness, until I realized that my mindset was what was holding me back from healing.…