Celebrate National Garlic Day With Garlic-Infused Oil
Note: This is not an endorsement for specific diets prescribed to people with gastrointestinal problems, but rather an ode to
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April 19, 2021
chronic illness
Comforting Reminders from Anxiety Blob, Vol. 2
Negotiating the world as a chronically anxious or depressed person, or someone with any kind of mental condition, can be
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May 26, 2020
Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Hi, I’m Troy McClure (Jess Grey). You may recognize me from such blockbusters as Invisible Disability and You Don’t Look
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May 11, 2020
Sick Day Comfort Movies
It’s spring of 2020 and chances are that you are either an essential worker or you are self-isolating and staying home. In
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April 22, 2020
Coping in the Time of COVID-19
Hello, I’m Troy McClure (Jess Grey) and you may remember me from such hits as Invisible Disability, Living With Passive
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April 20, 2020
Sprouting
Last spring, I attended an eight-week therapy group for chronically ill folks. In it, we developed a language around talking
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February 25, 2020
The Stages of Grief After Learning You Can’t be Fixed
When looking for answers to a health issue, without really thinking about it, you might have this idea that once you know
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February 1, 2020
Comforting Reminders from Anxiety Blob, Vol. 1
Negotiating the world as a chronically anxious or depressed person, or someone with any kind of mental condition, can be
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January 24, 2020
Finding the Humor in Chronic Illness
Being chronically ill sucks. Bottom line. It’s not fun. Or funny. Or enjoyable. But… there are moments that make me
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September 5, 2019
How to Care for Your Soul Online When You’re Feeling Lonely, Other, or Generally Crappy
Navigating the wondrous, complicated, and sometimes treacherous world of the Internet can be a tricky business, especially
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June 12, 2019
