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10 Ways to Cope with Medical Gaslighting and Advocate for Your Health

10 Ways to Cope with Medical Gaslighting and Advocate for Your Health

Medical gaslighting - when healthcare providers dismiss, minimize, or invalidate your symptoms - can be an incredibly frustrating and even harmful experience. If you’ve ever been told, “It’s all in your head,” or “You’re just stressed,”despite knowing something is wrong with your body, you’re not alone. Many people, especially those with chronic illnesses, invisible conditions, or marginalized identities, face medical...[ read more ]

Spoon Theory & Emotional Labor: Why Chronic Illness is More Than Just Physical

Why Chronic Illness is More Than Just Physical

When most people think about chronic illness, they focus on the physical symptoms—the pain, the fatigue, the mobility challenges. But for those living with chronic conditions, the emotional and mental toll can be just as exhausting, if not more. The emotional labor of chronic illness is rarely acknowledged, yet it plays a significant role in daily life. One way to...[ read more ]

The Hidden Grief of Chronic Illness: Mourning the Life You Expected

When we think of grief, we often associate it with the loss of a loved one. But grief isn’t limited to death—it can also arise from the loss of a life we imagined for ourselves. For those living with chronic illness, this type of grief is deeply personal, yet often invisible to others. It’s the quiet mourning of missed opportunities,...[ read more ]

From Mind vs. Body to Mind and Body

Mind vs body therapy guest post by Erin Boyle

This is a guest blog post by associate therapist Erin Boyle. In this post, she shares insights from her personal journey of reconnecting with her body, explores the challenges many face in feeling "body-less," and offers practical tools and therapeutic approaches to foster a deeper mind-body connection. You can learn more about Erin from this interview and see Erin's therapist...[ read more ]

Mindfulness For Chronic Illness: 9 Ways It Helps You Cope

mindfulness for chronic illness

Mindfulness is a practice of paying attention to the current moment. If you're suffering from the symptoms of a chronic illness, then you might think that the last thing you want to do is focus on the moment. However, there are surprising benefits of mindfulness for chronic illness. The practice can help you in a wide variety of ways. What...[ read more ]

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