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Lonely No More - How to Find Your Tribe May 12, 2024

Living with a chronic illness can often feel like a lonely journey. The day-to-day challenges, the emotional rollercoaster, and the constant adjustments can leave you feeling isolated and misunderstood. But there is one sure fire way to cure the loneliness, and that’s to find your tribe.

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Why Routines Rule ā€“ When You Have Chronic Illness Apr 29, 2024

Living with a chronic illness can often feel like navigating through a stormy sea. The unpredictability of symptoms, the constant need for medical attention, and the emotional rollercoaster can leave you feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. However, amidst this chaos, there is one powerful tool...

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Stop Googling Your Symptoms - and use this health hack instead! Apr 22, 2024

Tired of endlessly Googling your symptoms and feeling more confused than ever? Say goodbye to the uncertainty and frustration, because I’ve got the ultimate health hack that's about to change the game!

Say hello to the HealthDirect Symptom Checker - your new best friend in navigating the...

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Who Am I Even? The Chronic Illness Identity Crisis Apr 15, 2024

Living with chronic illness is a journey of constant adaptation and evolution, and nowhere is this more evident than for your personal identity.

Identity is not a fixed construct but rather a fluid and dynamic concept that continues to evolve over time, shaped by our experiences, relationships,...

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To Tell or Not to Tell Your Boss Mar 25, 2024

Living with a chronic illness often leads to difficult decisions. One common dilemma faced by those of us with chronic conditions is whether or not to disclose their health status to their employer. While sharing this information with your employer can have both positive and negative...

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Medical Consent: When NO doesnā€™t mean no Mar 18, 2024

Trigger Warning:

Before proceeding, please be aware that this blog contains discussions of medical trauma, including experiences of feeling powerless in medical settings. These topics may be triggering for some readers. If you are currently struggling with similar issues, we encourage you to...

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Why itā€™s SO Hard to Budget with Chronic Illness Mar 11, 2024

Living with a chronic illness presents a unique set of challenges, and managing finances is often at the forefront. Budgeting becomes more than just a matter of balancing income and expenses; it becomes a delicate dance of navigating medical costs, fluctuating abilities, and unforeseen...

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Behind Closed Doors: The Harsh Reality of Hospital Vulnerability Mar 04, 2024

Warning: A Compassionate Note Before We Begin

Before delving into this blog, I want to extend a compassionate note to all readers, especially those who have endured illness first-hand. The vulnerability of being sick, particularly in hospital settings, can evoke a range of emotions, from...

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How to go from High School to Career Success (with chronic illness in tow) Feb 26, 2024

So, you're making the big leap from high school to the workforce, and you're doing it with chronic illness in tow. It's a whole new ball game, right? In high school, your folks were probably your go-to advocates, making sure everyone knew about your condition. But now, as you step into the...

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Are You Paying the Chronic Illness Tax? Find Out Now! Feb 19, 2024

You know, it seems like everywhere you turn these days, there's talk about all sorts of "taxes" people have to pay. From the infamous "pink tax" to "ADHD tax," it's become all the rage to discuss the hidden costs we encounter in our daily lives. But here's a question for you: have you ever heard...

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Shocked by Medical Expenses? Here's Why You Shouldn't Be. Feb 12, 2024

How many times have you found yourself caught off guard by unexpected medical bills? It's a frustrating experience that many of us have faced, but did you know that it shouldn't be like that - legally? When it comes to managing a chronic illness, the last thing you need is the added stress of...

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How Chronic Illness Redefines the Meaning of Choice Feb 05, 2024

In today's modern world, we have endless choices. From the mundane decisions of what to wear or what to eat for breakfast to more significant choices like where to live, what career path to pursue, or whom to love, our lives are filled with an abundance of options. We can select from a multitude...

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