BeWell Blog
Spring Forward Struggles: How Daylight Savings Time Affects Chronic Illness
So, we've been a couple of days into Daylight Savings Time now. Is everyone organized yet? Or are you me - still waking up confused, glancing at the clock, and wondering why everything is out of whack? That "just one...
Life is Short: Use the Markers
Growing up, I had this habit that I now recognize in so many others living with chronic illness - saving the "good stuff" for some perfect future moment that never quite arrives. The Story Behind the Markers I remember the...
How to Cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder: Keeping Your Mind Well When Days are Dark
Written by: Amanda Phillips Living with a chronic illness is never easy, but the shorter, darker days of winter can make it especially challenging. A lack of sunlight can leave many people feeling sad, listless, and lethargic—all symptoms of a...
Finding Joy in Small Moments: How to Practice Gratitude with Chronic Illness
Written by: Amanda Phillips If there is anything overwhelming in this life, it is to live with chronic illness—exhaustive and filled with frustration or moments of despair. When the body is in combat continuously with pain or tiredness, little seems...
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Unseen Symptoms
Written by: Amanda Phillips If you're living with a chronic illness, you know that some of the most debilitating symptoms aren't visible to the outside world. Whether it's fatigue, brain fog, or chronic pain, these "unseen" symptoms can take a...
Mental Health and Chronic Illness: How to Cope with Anxiety and Depression
Written by: Amanda Phillips To me, living with chronic illness is not just symptom management. I really feel emotional turmoil weighs just as heavy, if heavier. I know the ride that chronic illness can take: anxiety and depression love to...
Grieving the Loss of Myself: Life with Chronic Illness
Written by: Ashley The Pain of Losing Who I Once Was One of my biggest struggles with IBD has been grief. And I’m not grieving the loss of a family member, a friend, or a loved one—I’m grieving the loss...