Please Stop Comparing Your Cold/Flu to My Chronic Illness
Alli Belliveau asks people to stop comparing temporary symptoms of a cold or flu to her symptoms with chronic illness.
Ellen DeGeneres Gives $25,000 to 12-Year-Old Alex Knoll to Develop Ability App
Alex Knoll created Ability App, currently in development, which hit a significant milestone after being featured on "The Ellen Show."
The Persistence of Happiness in the Face of Illness
A woman with fibromyalgia explains why she is choosing to be happy despite living with fibromyalgia.
How I Relate to Princess Ariel as a Chronically Ill Woman
Michelle Auerbach explains how she relates to the Little Mermaid (or Disney Princess Ariel) as a woman with chronic illness.
To My Healthy Best Friend, From Your Friend With Chronic Illness
Megan Roehl thanks her healthy best friend for sticking with her through her own battle with chronic illness.
10 Silver Linings of My Illness
Shana Burns describes several of the positives that have come from her illness/disability.
Coming to Terms With the Possibility I May Never Have Answers
Lisa Prins explains how she is coming to terms with the possibility of never having a diagnosis of her chronic illness.
How Being a Planner Has Both Helped and Hurt Me in Seeking a Diagnosis
Jessica Horvath explains how planning ahead can be both helpful and hurtful in her journey to a diagnosis of her chronic pain condition.
I Don't Take Medication for My Mental Illness, and That's OK
A woman who starting having seizures because of psychiatric medication tells her story.
The Disappointments of Chronic Illness
Many experiences disappointments because of their illness. Here's on writer's biggest disappointment.
10 Ways You Can Travel 'New Roads' Without Leaving Home
Maria Stebbins offers ways to shift your perspective and uncover "new roads," even when you're stuck at home due to chronic illness.
How Writing for The Mighty Empowers Me
A woman with multiple mental illnesses writes about how writing for The Mighty has given her a voice.
When Your Chronic Illness Leaves You Housebound
Her chronic illness leaves her housebound, but she still finds joy within the four walls surrounding her.
The Beauty of Feeling Incomplete as a Person With Chronic Illness
Maria Stebbins explains why it's OK to be "incomplete" or take extra time to complete your degree as a person with chronic illness.
10 IOP Activities That Painfully Healed Me
A woman who went in a depression, anxiety and trauma intensive outpatient program lists 10 activities that painfully healed her.
Dear Chronically Ill Young Women: How to Be Assertive in a Medical Space
A young woman offers tips and advice for other women with chronic illness on how to be assertive and advocate for themselves in a medical space with doctors or nurses.
To the People Who Don't Understand My Chronic Hyperarousal
A woman with chronic hyperarousal explains what her condition is like.
Why We Need to Talk About the Overlap Between Physical and Mental Health
A woman writes why we need to talk about the relation between physical and mental health.
24 Secrets of People Who Receive Disability Benefits
The Mighty community shares secrets they have about receiving disability benefits.
10 Ways to Help Families Affected by Disability
Katie Campbell offers suggestions to people who want to support families of children with disabilities.
To the People Who Embrace My Daughter: Anxiety, Depression and All
A woman whose daughter lives with a mental illness writes a thank you note to the people who embrace her daughter.
To Those Who Still Think 'Good People' Don't Become Ill
A response to politicians and others who think "lifestyle choices" are responsible for chronic illness.
How the Department of Work and Pensions Fails U.K. Citizens With Disabilities
Anthony Bowen discusses issues surrounding the U.K.'s recent changes to disability benefits.
Even Though Chronic Illness Makes It Hard, I Will Never Give Up Hope
Megan Klenke discusses why it can be so difficult to remain hopeful with chronic illness and pain, but why she still does not give up hope entirely.
23 Things People Wish They Knew Before Starting Methotrexate
The Mighty community shares what they wish they knew before starting methotrexate.
What I Want My Future Husband to Understand About My Mental Illness
A woman writes a letter to her future husband about what she needs from him in regards to her mental illness.
The Masks I Wore to Hide From Myself and Others
A woman shares how she learned to hide pain from herself and others, and ultimately discovered what hid the pain simultaneously dimmed the beauty of life.
Why the Spoonie Community Is So Important
Victoria MacDonald explains why the spoonie community is so important for those living with chronic illness.
12 Benefits of Having a Mental Illness
A woman living with chronic mental illness describes the 12 benefits of having one.
8 Ways to Practice Emotional Self-Care
Therapist Anna Lindberg Cedar creates a checklist for people to use to practice emotional self-care.
Real People. Real Stories.
We face disability, disease and mental illness together.