A woman with major depressive disorder describes what her 'day in bed' looks like and she wants you to know it's not something to be 'jealous of.'
Courtney Privett
This is true in my case!
October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month!
Don't judge!
Invisible illness awareness
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This is a helpful little poster from @avamariedoodles. I think usually we’re all just trying to offer each other some hope and encouragement, but “toxic positivity” has the opposite effect and leaves people feeling more alone and despairing. Here’s how you can offer hope and connection instead.
☤ Endometriosis Guru ☤ on Instagram: "Wow when I read this I thought - this is such a great way to get people to understand what dealing with a chronic illness is like. It’s a lonely journey, being diagnosed and dealing with endometriosis has felt very isolating at times. Often further manifesting into serious mental pressure and battles along with the physical. Feelings of confusion, misunderstood, un heard, not believed, untrusting of others, fear, pain, emotional distress and many more. Many of these, are often felt alone. Because you cannot see the issue, the issue isn’t understood. Leaving the individual in a space of loneliness. Endometriosis has nothing tangible, nothing for the viewer to hold on to. So when someone who is suffering tries to express what they are going through t
Life can be harder to navigate whilst chronically ill or disabled. Here are some tips on how to regain independence with chronic illness or disability.
Chronic pain is misunderstood by our family, friends, doctors, and even ourselves. If not careful those misunderstandings could lead to more pain.
Remembering to LIVE: how I escaped the trap of simply surviving with chronic pain, and gave myself permission to thrive again.
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One of the reasons that living with chronic illness can be so tough is because of how it impacts the rest of your life. On top of the inherent difficulties of living with chronic illness, we are usually faced with tough decisions that require us to reprioritize other aspects of our lives. But, making these tough decisions is true self-advocacy.
How to use social media for chronic pain awareness month 2023 easily and for free, all year long, no matter how many followers you may have.
Learn the challenges of dating with an invisible disability. A closer look at CMT and dating. Learn valuable tips about invisible disabilities and dating.
While most people have heard of Black History Month and LGBTQ+ Pride Month, an appreciation month that many are not familiar with is Disability Pride Month, which takes place in July. This month is a time to celebrate diversity and show pride. As the 32nd annual celebration is coming to an end, here is a...
