chronic illness

I Spent Weeks Near Death In The ICU. Asking My Doctors To Do This 1 Thing May Have Saved My Life.

"While the experience was a roller coaster, I did find my voice in that hospital bed."
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So THAT'S Why My Symptoms Go Away Once I Arrive At My Doctor's Office

If you've ever shown up to a doctor's appointment or therapy session only to not have an issue anymore, this is for you.
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I Have A Mystery Illness. This Is What It's Like When No One Knows What's Wrong With You.

"I no longer hope that my symptoms will go away because hoping would mean focusing on them. I had to accept a failing grade in order to move on."
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This Is Why You Need To Schedule In A ‘Crust Day’

Treat yourself to some crust – especially if you have a chronic health condition.
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This Is What No One Tells You About Having An Invisible Illness

"Those of us with invisible disease and/or disabilities often deal with being misunderstood, and even judged."
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What Long COVID Feels Like, According To 7 People Who Have It

In their own words, COVID long-haulers share details on the gruelling physical symptoms of the condition.
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Not Sleeping Enough? Here's The Bare Minimum You Need To Avoid Ill Health

We all know we should be getting eight hours – but just how little is too little sleep?
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Stop Questioning Other People's Invisible Illnesses – It's None Of Your Business

More than two thirds of people with less visible conditions have been challenged about them – and it's not ok.
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'I Went On Holiday To Greece And The Sun Made My Kidneys Fail'

Maria Jones says doctors in the UK dismissed recurring 'flu' symptoms. Then she was diagnosed with lupus.
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This Is How Deeply The NHS Collapse Is Really Impacting Us

Data shows it's not just our health – and our teeth – that are affected.
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