We’ve all done it. We’ve seen that person get out of the car at the local shopping center while parked in a handicapped spot. And […]
Year: 2017
It’s JUST a Headache
How many times have you heard from someone “It’s just a headache, it can’t be THAT bad!” If you haven’t ever had a migraine you […]
Tips and Tricks for Traveling with Chronic Illness
Traveling is hard no matter. Making sure you get to the airport and your gate on time. Plus, all the hard work you have to […]
My Story/Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy is defined as the action of representing oneself or one’s views or interests. Advocating for ones-self becomes imparitive when you are diagnosed with any […]
To Cope or Not to Cope
We all have family, we can’t pick them. We are stuck with them. Sadly, though they are usually the ones who hurt us the most. […]
Ways to Stay Healthy During the Cold and Flu Season
The cold and flu season can wreak havoc on those of us who are immunocompromised and are taking immunosuppressants. It seems like everywhere you go […]
A Day in the Life Getting Benlysta
My Experience Yesterday, I finally got my Benlysta infusion. I was 4 weeks late due to surgery, illness and then change in insurance. That was […]
Friendships…. And Chronic Illness
If you suffer from ANY kind of Chronic Illness you know how hard it can be to maintain your friendships!! They just don’t understand what […]
WHY EXERCISE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE A DIRTY WORD
When you have a chronic illness and/or chronic pain the last thing you want to do is exercise. But it’s one of the first thing […]
How do you deal with Depression?
Depression is something that just comes along with having a chronic illness. And the winter season seems to make it worse because you are not […]
