Being able to advocate for yourself and your symptoms is a crucial part in getting a diagnosis. This skill is definitely not one of my strengths; when I speak with doctors I always diminish the severity of my symptoms almost to the point where it doesn’t even seem like I have an issue. Although I... Continue Reading →
I know its a cliché title but for me it’s very real. Living with chronic illnesses is hard enough, especially when you have no idea what’s causing your pain and sickness. Trying to keep up with your everyday life but always having something holding you back. I worked out for the first time in a month... Continue Reading →
Coming to terms with chronic pain was the hardest part of this for me. Realizing that there are things that I simply cannot do anymore was plain devastating, but now that I have gotten past that, I can learn how to live my life to the fullest. I have been very athletic my whole life,... Continue Reading →
I am a competitive figure skater and have been for six years, I absolutely love what I do and how free it makes me feel. I am a freshman in high school
Living Chronically 