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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 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 ]