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When Chronic Illness Steals Your Memories
From a young age many of us are aware that we will grow old, get sick, and possibly even lose our minds. Or at least we are aware our...
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How To Encourage a Friend With a Chronic Illness
Today I had two friends show up at my door. Now normally this would have been a trigger for anxiety for me. But in this instance I’m glad...
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My Letter to Fibromyalgia
Dear Fibromyalgia, You and I have been together so long I don't even know for sure when you first entered my life. Was it you that caused...
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Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
May 12th is International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. I like to say everyday is fibromyalgia awareness day for those of us that have it....
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Healthy Dark Chocolate Bites
I have a major sweet tooth, especially for chocolate! While I will splurge at times and enjoy some of the chocolate candy we all grew up...
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Why People With Chronic Illness Should Go Minimalist
What could possibly be the correlation between living a minimalistic lifestyle and living with a chronic illness? There are many ways the...
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Eating Disorders and Body Shaming – What Everyone Needs to Know
For many the words ‘eating disorder’ evoke images of starved young women with rib cages poking out from underneath their skin. This is...
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Traveling With Chronic And Mental Illness
Travel. It is one of the most indescribable joys of life. The simple act of getting away from your everyday life can be a major stress...
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What Finding Dory Teaches Us About Mental Illness
First of all, yes I am turning a Pixar movie meant for kids into a lesson about mental health. Just roll with it. Secondly, this...
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The Stigma Of Mental Illness
Why is there such a stigma attached to mental illnesses? Is it taboo to tell others that you have high blood pressure? Should it be...