17 Wellness Lessons I've Learned in Past 6 Months
Kat Gensler-Nic discusses the wellness lessons she's learned over the past six months while living with chronic illnesses.
Learning to Let Go of Control in My Life With Chronic Illness
Nicole Agusti writes a letter to herself about the importance of letting go of control in her life with chronic illness.
Chronic Spotlight Series: A Conversation With ElleJay Volpe
Puja Rios talks to ElleJay Volpe about her life with Klippel Trenaunay syndrome, complex regional pain syndrome and autism spectrum disorder.
Study Shows Having a Chronic Illness Increases Your Risk of Dying By Suicide
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found having a chronic illness increases the risk of dying by suicide.
Even If You're Struggling With Your Physical and Mental Health, There Is Hope
Kat M.C. explains that there is hope when you have a chronic illness, even on days when you're struggling with your mental health.
What an NHL Player's Medical Leave Can Teach Us About Supporting Those Who Are Ill
Laura Seil Ruszczyk discusses what Marian Hossa's departure from the Chicago Blackhawks team and the National Hockey League (NHL) can teach us about supporting someone who has left work due
Being on Disability Does Not Mean I'm 'Lazy' or 'Lucky'
This contributor is tired of the stereotypes that come with being on disability, and she wants you to know why.
8 Tips for Traveling With a Chronic Illness
Rachel Lundy shares tips and advice for traveling with a chronic illness or disability.
4 Types of People to Unfollow on Social Media If You Have a Chronic Illness
Tiffany Early discusses several types of negative people who she unfollows on social media to improve her life with chronic illness.
Fighting Against the Darkness on Tough Days With Illness
Tena Prestidge explains how she fights against the depression and despair that accompany the tough days with chronic illness.
The Many 'Layers' of Chronic Illness
A woman with chronic illness explains how a health condition affects you in many different ways and involves many layers.
We Need to Respect How Others Manage Their Chronic Illnesses
A woman with chronic illness discusses the importance of respecting how others choose to treat and manage their health conditions.
13 Things That Happen to Chronically Ill Patients on TV but Not in Real Life
The Mighty community shares things they've seen on TV and in movies that don't typically happen to patients in real life.
What It's Really Like to Live With a Stoma Bag
Samantha Moss discusses what it's like to live with a stoma and an ostomy bag.
When My Partner Reminded Me It's OK to Rest After Getting Fatigued
Tena Prestidge explains how her partner reminded her it's OK to rest after she works hard all week and is exhausted due to chronic illness.
When Doctors Brush You Off Because They Don't Know How to Treat You
Saidee Wynn discusses the issue of doctors not believing her symptoms or refusing to treat her because they don't understand her chronic illness.
3 Things I Want Medical Professionals to Consider When Patients Have Unexplained Symptoms
A writer explains the three things she wants medical professionals to know when encountering patients with unexplained physical symptoms, based on her own experiences as a patient.
The Number One Reason Healthy Friends Misunderstand Chronic Pain
Why friends who don't experience chronic pain frequently misunderstand their friends who do.
26 Things You Do as an Adult When You Grew Up With an Invisible Illness
The Mighty community shares things they do as adults because they grew up with an invisible illness.
Learning to Be Vulnerable and Include My Partner in My Illness
Bethany Widdicombe explains how she had to learn to include her partner in her life with chronic illness and recognize she is not a burden.
Eating in the UK vs. the US as Someone With Dietary Restrictions
Majesta Dore-Legnini discusses the differences between eating in the UK and the US as someone with multiple dietary restrictions.
The Dangers of Constantly Being Sick Due to a Weakened Immune System
Lisa Prins discusses how always getting infections because of a weakened immune system can be dangerous when being sick starts to feel "normal."
5 Things Others Can Learn From Those With Chronic Illness
Brittney Lindstrom explains what qualities people can learn from those who live with chronic illness.
The Difficult Journey Toward Acceptance of My Chronic Illness
Kristin Klontz discusses the difficult journey of learning to accept that she has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and other chronic conditions.
4 Things I Want My New Partner to Know About Dating a Spoonie
They've experienced a lot of new "firsts" together as a couple, and Mo knows that her chronic illness will soon add to the list.
Why I've Recently Struggled to Write About Illness
Writing about her chronic illnesses has been difficult for her lately, but she's finally figured out why.
3 Ways My Invisible Illness Makes Me Feel Like the 'Beast'
Watching the live action version of "Beauty and the Beast," Livy realized that she relates to the Beast in three big ways because of her invisible illness.
10 Ways My Amazing Support System Helps Me Through Illness
Lisa Prins describes how her support system helps her and loves her through her life with chronic illness.
When People Comment on Your Weight Fluctuations Due to Illness
A woman with chronic illness discusses the issue of gaining or losing weight with chronic illness and how hurtful it can be when people comment on your weight.
What to Consider When Going on Vacation With a Chronic Illness
Lisa Curbow describes how to prepare for a summer vacation when you have a chronic illness.
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