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Atrial Fibrillation
A 3-way Partnership: My Doctor, His PA and Me
October 15, 2021I think of my relationship with my AFib doctor and his staff as a collaboration. Yes, I’m the patient and the doctor is the professional, but our status is more equal...
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ADHD
How My ADHD Affects Me in Running My Business
October 15, 2021A decade ago, I achieved a huge life goal: I opened an independent, community-focused bookstore at age 31. Before starting my own business...
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HIV
How I Became an HIV Advocate
October 14, 2021What comes to your mind when you think of the word advocate? For some, it’s something legal like a lawyer, or perhaps a social issue activist or a social worker, but ...
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Ankylosing Spondylitis
Managing the Workplace When You Have AS
October 14, 2021I used to work in the financial services industry for over 10 years. My days were busy supporting very successful investment and financial advisors who were managing...
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Crohn's Disease
What I Wish People Knew About Living With Crohn’s Disease
October 13, 2021Search Crohn’s disease on the internet, and you’ll find tons of medical information. This is wonderful, especially since it wasn’t available when I was....
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Substance Abuse
Coming to Terms With My Condition
October 13, 2021Acceptance, in the recovery community, is more of a verb than a noun. At least for anyone serious about committing to truly changing their lives, it requires...
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Ulcerative Colitis
10 Things Having Ulcerative Colitis Has Taught Me
October 12, 2021If you notice pain or something unusual about your body, see a doctor right away. Don’t wait for the condition to resolve itself because that might not...
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Depression
How I Learned How to Swim in the Waters of Depression
October 11, 2021Being in an episode of depression is feeling like you’re drowning. You’re struggling to get air in your lungs while everyone around you is having a great...
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Ulcerative Colitis
How My Relationships With Doctors Changed Over Time
October 8, 2021In the past 11 years with ulcerative colitis (UC), I’ve had three different gastroenterologists (GIs). Or as I joke, I have “graduated” from three different...
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Sleep Disorders
The Importance of Being Educated About Narcolepsy
October 7, 2021Eight to 15 years is a long time, especially when each day feels like you haven’t slept in 48-72 hours. It is a long time when you feel like you have no...
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Atopic Dermatitis
How I Deal With Well-Meaning Eczema Recommendations
October 7, 2021I’ve dealt with mild to severe eczema for decades, and I’ve tried an array of products, diets, and remedies to help make it better. I’m sure most eczema
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Migraine
How Meditation Helps Me Manage Migraines
October 6, 2021In my late 20s, I was a chronically ill woman with no health insurance, desperate for an improvement in my migraine health. Some trusted advisors ...
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