What to Say When Someone Tells You They’re Sick
When someone tells you they have a chronic illness, the usual responses of “Get well soon!” or “I hope you feel better!” aren’t really appropriate. Here’s some… Read more "What to Say When Someone...
View Article“You Seem Uninterested.”
But I am interested, I’m just in pain. This was back just after I graduated from college. I was working at a production company at my… Read more "“You Seem Uninterested.”"
View ArticleMONEY vs. HEALTH
Time for a super fun and not at all depressing quiz! MONEY VS. HEALTH First up is the obvious one, do you… Have a job (or marry… Read more "MONEY vs. HEALTH"
View ArticleAllergies Are Not a Trendy New Punchline
I was on a shoot at a college once in the kinesiology department, which is the study of body movement. And I get it, these kids aren’t… Read more "Allergies Are Not a Trendy New Punchline"
View ArticleAnxiety and Other Funny Business with Emily Joyce
I am so excited to present a guest post from one of my most creative and unique friends, miss Emily Joyce! Emily and I met in high… Read more "Anxiety and Other Funny Business with Emily Joyce"
View ArticleHarry Potter and the Deathly Pandemic
In times of great uncertainty and fear, I always turn to the good book. I am talking, of course, about Harry Potter. I’ve been meaning to write… Read more "Harry Potter and the Deathly Pandemic"
View ArticleHealthcare Pro Tip #1: Never Take the Last Appointment
This is the first post in maybe a series about things I have learned in my career as a person with incurable, chronic illness. I’ve had more… Read more "Healthcare Pro Tip #1: Never Take the Last...
View ArticleDry Mouth: Why This Common Side Effect Matters
Ah, side effects. The list of ailments you need to weigh against your current ailment to decide if a medication is right for you. So I’m sure… Read more "Dry Mouth: Why This Common Side Effect Matters"
View ArticleIt’s Not All in Your Head; It’s All in Your Gut!
In college, I sought out a gastroenterologist for my lifelong tummy troubles that seemed to be getting worse. We did a billion tests and didn’t find anything… Read more "It’s Not All in Your Head; It’s...
View ArticleDefeating Pain With the Power of… Friendship?
We all know that friendship is the surest way to overcome any evil, but did you know that it also affects the way you experience pain? There… Read more "Defeating Pain With the Power of… Friendship?"
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