“My symptoms are not determined by my mind. However, my perspective is framed by my mind, and with this I’m able to experience the same pains in different ways.”
‘I felt like I was half alive.’: Endometriosis warrior shares power of mindfulness, coping through artwork
‘Life was instantly flipped upside down.’: Woman battling epilepsy navigates life after diagnosis, creates support community
“Living with epilepsy isn’t easy but we have an option: we can make it easier on ourselves or harder. Look for the silver linings in the storm.”
‘In minutes, I found out I could be dying.’: Chronic illness warrior details diagnosis journey, difficult lifestyle changes
“Even if you feel hopeless, there is hope. Don’t give up on finding a medical professional who will listen to you and advocate for you.”
The Waves Of Life Aren’t Stopping Anytime Soon—Don’t Allow Toxic People To Drown You Out
“Remind yourself of who you are, who you were created to be, your purpose, your value, and your birthright. Don’t allow them to bring you down to their level.”
‘Getting diagnosed was the best thing for me.’: Chronically ill woman with autism shares diagnosis journey
“My joints are wonky, my nerves are broken, and my heart beats like I’m running a marathon when I stand up from the couch, but I now have the words to explain the experiences I’ve been having.”
‘The problem was there 2 years prior and no one believed me.’: Disabled chronic illness warrior shares long journey to diagnosis
“‘It’s all in your head, Jessica. It’s just your severe anxiety playing up. You CAN walk, it’s all mind over matter.’ No one took me seriously.”
‘I left in tears, feeling more defeated than ever.’: Chronic illness warrior fighting for answers opens up about ‘medical gaslighting’
“The base of my skull became so sensitive to touch I couldn’t lay on a pillow without being in more pain. My neurologist would tell me he never had a patient have this reaction before and left it at that.”
Mom Of Daughter Lost To Suicide Reminds Others To Check On ‘Your People’
“Please be aware, get help if your thoughts are unhealthy, and help promote suicide prevention and awareness – not only during September, but always, no matter how uncomfortable it may feel.”
Mom Warns Of Button Battery Ingestion After Honey Packets Save Daughter From Near-Death Experience
“Right after dinner, Maggie comes over to me in the living room, points at her mouth, and says, ‘I just swallowed that.’ I know immediately that this is BAD.”
‘Brushing my teeth felt like climbing a hill.’: Adoptee shares traumatic diagnosis journey of rare autoimmune disorder
“‘Why couldn’t I run without feeling so tired or weak? Why did every single movement make me feel like my body just wanted to shut down?’ I lost a lot of stamina and endurance and was dealing with mental exhaustion from being bullied at school.”