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Looking for Individuals with Picclines in NYC for Nova Campaign Shoot 🤍

Hi! My name is Emilie Delaye, and I’m one of the cofounders of Nova — a brand creating premium stylish piccline covers using unused luxury textiles.

This mission is deeply personal to me because I myself had both a piccline and a port, and I know firsthand how difficult it can be to feel confident and comfortable during a medical journey.

We’re currently casting individuals in New York City who currently have a piccline or have had one before for an upcoming campaign shoot taking place May 27–29.

Our mission is centered around confidence, representation, and creating medical wear that feels more personal and empowering.

No modeling experience is needed at all — we’re simply looking for real people and real stories.

If this sounds like someone in your community (or yourself), we’d love to connect. Please DM us or email emiliejd@udel.edu for more details 💌

Thank you so much for your support!

#PiccLine #medicaldevice #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Cancer #Diabetes #LymeDisease #CysticFibrosis

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Less Common or 'Weird' Side Effects of Ozempic

NewOzempic has become one of the most talked-about drugs on the planet. Originally approved by the FDA to treat type 2 diabetes, semaglutide — the active ingredient in the Ozempic brand — exploded into mainstream culture as a weight-loss phenomenon. As of 2026, millions of people have taken it, and millions more are weighing whether [...]

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Don’t Give Up on Yourself

When people are struggling with depression or hopelessness, the mind often convinces them that nothing will ever change and that there is no point in continuing. But one of the most important things I learned during my own recovery is that progress is still possible as long as you keep moving forward. You do not need to have everything figured out today. Sometimes all you need to do is survive this moment, try again tomorrow, and keep taking small steps toward the life you want. Healing is often much slower than we wish it would be, but that does not mean it is not happening.

If you’re comfortable sharing, what is something that helped you keep going during a difficult time?

If you want to learn more about this, check out my video by clicking on one of the links below.

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#MentalHealth #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #BipolarDisorder #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #Addiction #dissociativedisorders #ObsessiveCompulsiveDisorder #ADHD #Fibromyalgia #EhlersDanlosSyndrome #PTSD #Cancer #RareDisease #Disability #Autism #Diabetes #EatingDisorders #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RheumatoidArthritis #Suicide #MightyTogether

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Healing

A lot of people feel guilty for focusing on themselves, especially when they care deeply about others. But ignoring your own emotional needs eventually leads to burnout, resentment, exhaustion, and unhealthy relationships. Healing yourself is not selfish. It allows you to show up for other people from a place of stability, compassion, and genuine care instead of emotional depletion. The healthier your relationship is with yourself, the healthier your relationships with others become.

Do you feel like you spend more time taking care of others or taking care of yourself?

Also, if you're going through a tough time right now, I want you to know that I post daily mental health videos about how to deal with painful thoughts. So if you or anyone you know is struggling and wants help, click on one of the links below or write me if you have any questions you want me to answer:

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You Are More Capable Than You Realize

I know how convincing the mind can be when you’re struggling. It tells you that you’re too broken, too weak, too far behind, or that things will never change for you. But the people you admire who overcame anxiety, depression, fear, heartbreak, or failure are not special or superhuman. They simply kept moving forward despite what their mind was telling them. Growth begins when you stop treating every negative thought like a fact and start giving yourself the same chance you believe other people deserve.

What is one thing your mind has been trying to convince you that you’re not capable of?

If you want to learn more about this, check out my video by clicking on one of the links below.

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Yet again I had to cancel an appointment

I was supposed to have an Endo appointment today but I have been getting very sick all morning. I feel like I'm gonna barf. I texted my diabetes coach and she instructed me on how to cancel my appointment. Then I cancelled my transportation.
I am in a high amount of pain right now. And I'm sweating profusely and dizzy. I'm gonna have my coach call me so they can document it.

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The 'Uncomfortable' Side of GLP-1 Medications: What People Don’t Always Expect

NewGLP-1 medications—like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro (tirzepatide)—have become some of the most talked-about treatments for weight loss and type 2 diabetes. For many people, they are highly effective, helping regulate blood sugar, reduce appetite, and support meaningful, sustained weight changes. But alongside their benefits, there’s a part of the experience that doesn’t always get as [...]

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Tip Tuesday 💡'"I Wonder Why"

This is a FANTASTIC tip! How would your friendships and relationships change for the better if we started using these three words?
Are you willing to try it this week & let us know how it went, or if it helped at all?
#AutismSpectrumDisorder #Agoraphobia #Anxiety #AnorexiaNervosa #ADHD #Addiction #MentalHealth #BorderlinePersonalityDisorder #BackPain #BipolarDisorder #BipolarDepression #Blindness #Cancer #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #CeliacDisease #ChronicIllness #ChildLoss #Cancers #Depression #Diabetes #Dysautonomia #EatingDisorders #Fibromyalgia #Fainting #GeneralizedAnxietyDisorder #Grief #GeneralParenting #HearingLoss #Headache #Lupus #JointHypermobilitySyndrome

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This week was quiet and uneventful. Next week I have 3 appointments. A telehealth appointment with my diabetes coach, a really important appointment with my strabismus surgeon, and a check in with my dermatologist. Not terribly huge except for the strabismus surgeon.
We're gonna try to figure out if my exotropia is causing my migraines. I already know exotropia has a direct link to optic nerve atrophy and narrowing chiasm. So I gotta tell my surgeon all about the pain.
This weekend we're going to go to the thrift shop for clothes for my darling stupidhead. I need to get pants. I also need a few new hoodies.
Back in highschool I struggled quite a lot. My grades were poor and I just barely passed my classes. Most people thought I was stupid or lazy. Nobody knew about the abuse and beatings from my dad.
One class I was in, chemistry 101, I really wanted to do well. The teacher I had back then was so kind to me. We found out my dad knew him from way back in college. He was one of the guys I've wanted to be like.
Last night I sent him a message on Facebook and I crossed my fingers. I told him my dead name and explained I'm trans.
Tody he replied and was very kind, as he is just an all around good guy. I'm not sure if he remembers me but he accepted me as I am now. Mr John Brodemus was my favorite teacher in high school and now I'm proud to say he's an ally for the LGBT.
If I had known he supported us I could have come out sooner. I've only known my identity had a name since I was 16 years old. I've been out of the closet since December of 2009.
Most people think safe spaces are buildings and rooms of safety. I like to think they're people. Hands to hold. Hugs of compassion. Fist bumps. Connection and community.
I'm really struggling today. My tummy pain is 8. My eyes hurt and are very tired and strained. I just gotta get through the next 5 day. The strabismus surgeon is gonna be shocked by the things I've learned since I last saw her.
#Migraine #Memories

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Should kids with ADHD avoid eating sugar?

Should kids with ADHD avoid eating sugar?
Should kids with ADHD avoid eating sugar?
Q. My child has ADHD, and a lot of people tell me we should avoid sugar. All my family and friends blame my child’s hyperactivity on sugar. Does sugar make ADHD symptoms worse?
A. It’s good to be aware of what your child eats. But years of medical research have shown that eating sugar doesn’t cause ADHD or make kids more hyperactive. In one study, kids ate either sugar or a non-sugar substitute. Then, without knowing what the kids had eaten, adults rated how active the kids were. Kids who hadn’t eaten sugar were rated just as active as kids who had. Many studies have reached the same result. Why do so many people think sugar makes kids hyperactive? One reason might be that kids tend to eat sugary foods when they’re already worked up. Think about cake at a party or candy and sweets at a holiday celebration. It may look like sugar is making kids hyper, but the kids might just be excited. Does that mean it’s OK for kids to eat as much sugar as they want? Not at all. Too much sugar isn’t healthy — it causes tooth decay and adds to the risk of diabetes and obesity. Kids need a balanced diet with proteins, grains, fruits, and vegetables. If you’re worried about ADHD and diet, take notes on what your child eats. If you notice a trend in how your child behaves after eating certain foods, bring this up with your doctor. A few kids with ADHD may be sensitive to food dyes and other food additives. There’s no research that shows food dyes or additives cause ADHD. But a small number of kids may have fewer ADHD symptoms if they avoid these ingredients. It can be hard to stick to an additive-free diet, but there’s no harm in trying.

Should kids with ADHD avoid eating sugar?

Does sugar cause ADHD or make kids more hyperactive? An expert explains talks about ADHD and sugar, and whether kids with ADHD need to avoid sugar.

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Less Common or 'Weird' Side Effects of Ozempic

Don’t Give Up on Yourself

Healing

You Are More Capable Than You Realize

Yet again I had to cancel an appointment

The 'Uncomfortable' Side of GLP-1 Medications: What People Don’t Always Expect

Tip Tuesday 💡'"I Wonder Why"

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Should kids with ADHD avoid eating sugar?

Should kids with ADHD avoid eating sugar?

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