There’s a persistent idea rolling around magical communities that people who are ill or taking certain medications cannot practice magic. This is especially for anyone suffering from a mental illness or chronic illness. I have had so many students come to me worried that their medical situation would prevent them from ever being able to practice witchcraft, and their frustration and unhappiness with this perceived limitation is visceral. People who suffer from medical problems already have enough limitations without people putting even more limitations on their ability to use magic! I cannot tell you the relief that these people express when I tell them it’s possible for someone in their situation to practice magic. I know that common knowledge tells us that practicing magic in these situations is dangerous, but this kind of cut and dry generalization doesn’t take into account the incredible scope of variety that occurs from one situation to the next. If you have ever wondered if your diagnosis or medical treatment should stop you from practicing magic, this blog post is for you. Even if you aren’t in this situation, this blog post is for you. It’s time that we remove the stigma and ableism around practicing magic with a less than perfect bill of health.