There are thousands of diseases and conditions that people can have. Because of this, it’s hard to know of every single one, unless you’re in the medical field. Many of us will remember about conditions such as common flu, autism, … Continued
“It feels like a roller coaster you can never get off of – being judged by the world for looking normal when inside you are anything but.” This is what Susan says about her life and how she … Continued
With an autoimmune disorder, something within our body causes an abnormal reaction in our immune system, in essence, causing our immune system to fight the body itself. — Linda Walter LCSW The challenge of living with a sick person who … Continued
Multiple sclerosis or MS is a crippling and debilitating chronic disease feared by mostly women from 15 to 60 years old. The medical condition is an autoimmune disease. This means that the cause is unknown. Hence, the only valid explanation … Continued
Illness is scary and forces them to deal with uncertainty, a lack of control, surrendering to doctors, and the reality that life is finite. — Tamara McClintock Greenberg Psy.D. Dysautonomia disorders can be horrible to endure. Characterized by some … Continued
If you have a chronic illness, then you’re likely familiar with the fatigue you just can’t shake. — Katie Willard Virant MSW, JD, LCSW Dysautonomia is the name used to describe a number of disorders where the nervous system … Continued
Dysautonomia disorders can be crippling and place numerous restrictions on your life. Understandably, living with a dysautonomia can be exhausting, confusing, frustrating and even demoralizing. It can often lead to mental health concerns such as anxiety or depression. Following … Continued
There are currently thousands of conditions in which the body might fight. For some, they do not have to deal with any medical conditions and live a seemingly normal and happy life. However, many others are not as lucky and … Continued
The person in your body drags herself to the end of the work day, manages to pour a bowl of cereal for dinner, and leaves the bowl in the sink because washing it feels overwhelming. — Katie Willard Virant MSW, … Continued
It’s hard coming back when I used to be the person my co-workers went to when they needed a question answered and now I’m struggling with the most basic functions of my job. — Andrea Rosenhaft LCSW-R Medical terminology often … Continued