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The first time a doctor told me "it's probably just constipation/gas," I nodded and went home, thinking they must be right. A few doctors and many years later, I finally got my Crohn's diagnosis at the age of 17. That...

I'll never forget the day my doctor finally put a name to what was happening to my body. After years of being told it was "just constipation/gas" or "all in my head," having a diagnosis – even not a rare...

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...

But in reality, the day of Valentine's may turn out to be pretty tricky once one has been dealing with some chronic illness. Perhaps on social media, one goes through all these couples all cute and stuff, while you are...

Written by: Amanda Phillips If you have lived with any type of chronic illness for any amount of time, there is a good chance that at one point or another, you felt your symptoms were not taken seriously by a...

Written by: Amanda Phillips While the holiday season is a time of grand celebration, family gatherings, and holiday traditions, for those of us with chronic illnesses, holidays bring added stress, extra exhaustion, and symptom management as we attempt to keep...

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...

Written by: Amanda Phillips For one to have to deal with a chronic illness, it is absolutely overwhelming to find a way to deal with the healthcare system in general. All the doctor's appointments, the insurance issues, complicated treatments-it's just...

Written by: Amanda Phillips Living with a chronic illness or being thrown into the chaos of a cancer diagnosis, one knows how much life may change. Been there, done that, and though the journey is not easy, some of the...

Written by: Amanda Phillips While many people immediately associate PTSD with veterans or survivors of harrowing events, it is also connected to medical trauma. Many patients with chronic illnesses, cancer, or those who have undergone extensive medical treatments can develop...

Navigating the healthcare system itself is always quite overwhelming, especially if one tries to handle a chronic illness in the process. With doctor appointments, treatment plans, and all of that endless medical jargon, it's easy for anyone to get lost...