We focus on providing information and resources related to living with long-term medical conditions. Topics include managing symptoms, coping with emotional and psychological aspects of chronic illness, treatment options, ways to maintain a good quality of life, and connecting with others who have similar experiences. We also feature personal stories and perspectives from people living with chronic illness.
There is no cure for endometriosis yet! When dealing with endometriosis, people often believe there is a cure, perhaps due to several available treatment options, including medications, acupuncture, and even hormone therapy for endometriosis. However, it is important...
Ever had your loved ones diagnosed with a chronic disease? One of the most overlooked facts when dealing with chronic illness is that as difficult as it is for the person diagnosed, it is also difficult for their loved ones. Offering chronic illness support is easier...
One of the factors that makes a chronic illness more bearable is the existence of chronic illness support groups both online and offline. Several of these support groups are available to people struggling to cope with the harsh realities of their present lives. Being...
Believe it or not, you are not the only person living with chronic illness and battling guilt. Almost every single person with chronic illness deals with a form of guilt. It could be the guilt of unknowingly being a contributing factor or the guilt of not being able...
When managing a chronic illness, you might need to make diet changes, physical activity limitations, and fundamental lifestyle changes. Not everybody will understand these changes, including your loved ones, and this is the purpose of healthy boundaries when dealing...
For women with endometriosis, self-advocacy is a life skill needed in every stage of endometriosis. As Jenneh Bockari RN said, just getting a diagnosis for endometriosis takes self-advocacy. Endometriosis, also known as “endo,” is an under-researched medical...