Chronic Conditions

“It’s all in your head.” If you’re living with chronic pain, this is probably the most frustrating thing someone could say to you

If you have a chronic condition, do you have a responsibility to educate other people about it?

I suppose no one really plans on going out on disability, but I was shocked. I thought I’d have my surgery and then be back to work full time. Little did I know that that would NOT be the case

Some of us ignore our eyes simply because we can see just fine, but appearances can be deceiving. Most eye diseases are subtle in their early stages, with no visible symptoms until they get a strong grip on us

Just a few days after turning 25, I started down a journey that I never expected to take in my life. I had struggled with intense and recurring sinus problems for years; and after two unsuccessful surgeries, my ENT suspected that there was a deeper underlying problem

Having a chronic skin condition has affected my life more than I ever would have imagined. Sometimes my eczema makes me feel like I'm on a rollercoaster ride. No two days are alike

The recent media discussion about suicide ignited by the death of Robin Williams was a stark reminder of the many misconceptions people have about suicide

I was a young girl in junior high school when the spots first started to appear on my body

It’s been almost 21 years since I was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, a rare disorder of the connective tissue that affects most of the body, including the heart, eyes

Summer’s finally here, and after the long winter with subzero temps, many people can’t wait to get out and enjoy the