Fashionably ill Readers’ 32 Favorite Holiday Movies
In keeping with my last blog post, Chronic Illness, Loss, & Forming New Holiday Traditions, I asked Fashionably ill readers
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Chronic Illness, Loss, & Forming New Holiday Traditions
One of the hardest aspects of chronic illness is saying goodbye to hobbies and interests. Some of us have even
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Waiting for Test Results: Why I Plan a “Celebration” Before Every Appointment
Tomorrow afternoon, I see my neurologist and I take my physical exam (for myasthenia gravis). Depending on the results, she
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Coming Out of The Chronic Illness Closet at Work: Choice or Duty?
Today, we have a guest post from rockstar lupus advocate, Gabrielle Davis. A month ago, I got an email from
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Illness & Social Life: I Missed My Nephew’s Birthday…And Why It’s Okay
This is a picture of my mom and my nephew, Mikko, at his 8th birthday over the weekend. I missed
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Batiste Hint of Color Dry Shampoo: Great for Tired People and Hospital Stays
I recently bought Batiste Hint of Color Dry Shampoo, $8.99, at Ulta. Online, I learned that like me, a lot of
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5 Tips for Reconnecting with a Sick Friend
One of the most painful things about being sick is having friends abandon you. When I wrote 5 Reasons People
Read MoreDepression & Bipolar Disorder: 8 Tips for Maximizing Therapy
I live with bipolar disorder. I was diagnosed at 18-years old after years of fighting symptoms that included intermittent depressive bouts,
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Mad Men Party Photos: Decoration and Fashion Ideas
So, I finally had my Mad Men birthday party! As I previously blogged about, I used to be the one
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6 Ideas: How To Exercise When You’re Depressed
Exercise is one of the best tools we have in managing stress and fighting depression. I have bipolar disorder. For
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