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Why We Need to Keep Speaking Out About PCOS

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is lonely. But it doesn’t have to be. Recently, Keke Palmer has been sharing more about her experiences with the disorder, on Instagram and in interviews. 21Nintey published a story about Keke sharing. The more we speak up about having the disorder, the less alone we will all feel. About 1 [...]

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'Teen Mom' Star Nails the 'Lose-Lose' Side of Chronic Illness Doctors Don't Always Get

Managing a chronic illness isn’t always as simple as a single prescription, surgery or diet. It can take lots of trial and error and even having to decide if you’d rather live with symptoms of your disease or side effects of the treatment — a frustrating reality many people, even doctors, don’t quite understand, as [...]

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I See You Stare at My Weight and No, You Don't Know My Struggle

I have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. My parents were always trying to stress to me that I needed to get out and run if I wanted to eat dessert, though my brother was free to eat what he wanted. That’s a story for another time though. My mentally [...]

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Hi, my name is AdorableHawksbill50. I'm curious about

#MightyTogether #PolycysticOvarySyndrome #ChronicIllness #MentalHealth #Undiagnosed

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Self-Care Lounge 2w

Hi I’m Sadie and I suffer from Lupus, Pots Syndrome, MDD, GAD and PCOS

I just got out of the hospital w/ pericarditis and my depression is at an all time high, as I also had jaw sx. So I’m missing my right lower teeth. “Self Care” is almost nonexistent! It’s a feat just to brush my teeth! I feel embarrassed to leave the house and I barely sleep! I feel so overwhelmed and alone!

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Tryna figure it all out

Been struggling with different symptoms for 3 years now. First diagnosed with chronic migraine, then ebv, then pcos. Lately things hadn't been adding up. We're suspecting pots, perhaps lupus, or other autoimmune. It's been kinda tough... the anxiety is the worst:(

#PolycysticOvarySyndrome #POTS #AutonomicDysfunction #ChronicEpsteinBarrVirus #Migraine #ChronicVestibularMigraine #Undiagnosed #Lupus #ChronicFatigue

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Infertility In Focus 2mo

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What’s something you’ve learned to accept while living with infertility?

Navigating life with infertility is complex and multifaceted. It can affect many areas of your life, not to mention the grief and stigma that often accompany the experience.

What’s something you’ve learned—or are learning—to accept on this journey? What has your road to acceptance been like? If you’re not quite on that path yet, how far have you come? What roadblocks have stood in your way?

#Infertility #Endometriosis #OvarianCancer #Grief #PolycysticOvarySyndrome #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #RareDisease #CheckInWithMe #MentalHealth #Anxiety #Depression #Selfcare #Trauma