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7 Tips for Talking with Friends and Family About Your Chronic Illness
Letting your loved ones know about your symptoms, triggers, and boundaries can help them better support you — and help you feel less alone. Writer and activist Nia G. explains how she approaches those conversations with her friends and family.
December 21, 2022
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How to be Supportive When Your Partner Has a Chronic Condition
When your partner lives with a chronic condition it can be hard to know the best ways to support them. Here's how I would want a partner to support me in my daily life with chronic illness.
March 21, 2023
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6 Things I Would Tell Someone Recently Diagnosed with Psoriasis
The world of psoriasis can be daunting, but the psoriasis community is here for you when times are good and when flares get tough.
May 10, 2022
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Living with Psoriasis Has Helped Me Find Beauty and Connection Through ‘Imperfection’
My entire life, I was told to be myself. Then, my first psoriasis plaque showed up, and "being myself" took on a different meaning.
March 24, 2022
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From Psoriasis to Eczema: Dating with a Chronic Skin Condition
I turned to social media to find out how others living with chronic skin conditions are navigating dating and relationships.
March 14, 2022
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Psoriasis and Social Media: Avoiding 'Miracle Cures' and Finding Community
Social media can be an incredible place to find support, but it can also be full of salespeople selling snake oil.
March 29, 2022
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6 Ways to Use the Spoon Theory to Improve Communication in Your Relationship
Communication is key to any healthy relationship. The spoon theory, a popular metaphor in the chronic condition community, is a tool that can help strengthen your bond.
February 13, 2023
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Love and Disability: How to Tell Your Date About Your Chronic Illness
Knowing your person is out there doesn’t make disclosing your health history any easier, but these tips can help.
August 18, 2020
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The Importance of Setting Boundaries When You’re Living with a Chronic Condition — and How to Get Started
Your energy is too precious to be wasted on plans and activities that don't serve your health.
April 28, 2021
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5 Benefits of Disclosing Your Diagnosis While Dating
There is so much power, beauty, and potential that exists in revealing your health condition to a new dating partner.
November 30, 2021
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How to Communicate When Loved Ones Aren’t Accepting of Your Chronic Illness
Having a chronic illness can be a challenging experience, and it can feel even more challenging without the full support of those closest to you.
November 12, 2021
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How to Create Holiday Boundaries When You Have a Chronic Condition
When you're living with a chronic condition, understanding and communicating your needs is imperative. These boundaries can be especially important during the busy holiday season.
October 26, 2022