“You’re Just Stressed Out;” Dismissing Pain as Fake (#HAWMC)
Day 14. I’m participating in Health Activist Writer’s Month Challenge, #HAWMC. Today’s question is: Well that’s just crazy! What’s the most
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3 Style Lessons from Mad Men’s Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss); How to Get The Look!
I am so excited about Mad Men returning tonight! I’ve previously blogged about the show’s style—see, Style Lessons from Mad
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Arbonne’s Strawberry Lipstick Review; A Classic Red
A great red lipstick evokes images of old Hollywood glamour and 1950s era pictures of my stunning grandmother. I was
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Lessons on Body Image, Fear, & Community From The Twilight Zone
I’ve been in excruciating pain the past few days. Like my past New Year’s Eves, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome decided to
Read more4 Tips to Help You Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
Over the holidays I was at a party with friends from high school. I had a hard time getting into
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You’re Invited to My Online New Year’s Eve Party; Twilight Zone Marathon
It dawns on me that a lot of readers like myself cannot attend the usual New Year’s Eve festivities many
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4 Tips for Casting Off Self-Hate & Loving Your Body More
Both healthy and sick women can get caught up in a cycle of self-hate. When a woman complains that she’s
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Does Community Exist for People with Rare Illnesses?
There is sisterhood or brotherhood out there for you even if you have a super rare, hard to pronounce illness.
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5 Ways to Maintain Mental Health Despite Chronic Pain & Fatigue
It’s the 21st day of National Health Blog Post Month, and I am struggling to write today’s WEGO prompt. I’ve
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Roadblock: When Mental Health Stigma Prevents Treatment of Physical Pain
It’s a widely known fact that people with mental illness face stigma at school, at work, and even at home.
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