Liz Owen, MSW·10 hours agoNo, Dr. Mike: The Problem of Medical Gaslighting is Not on UsA Chronically Ill Perspective Insider published an essay written by Anna Medaris based on a conversation with Dr. Mikhail Varshavski (A.K.A. “Dr. Mike” on social media) titled I’m a doctor who’s witnessed medical gaslighting. Here’s how I try to avoid it, and how patients can advocate for themselves. …Chronic Illness5 min read
Lilly King·6 hours agoThe phrase “You don’t look like you’re ill” carries a great amount of weight.The phrase “You don’t look like you’re ill” carries a great amount of weight. During a “Microaggressions in the Workplace” seminar in the later days of lockdown, a colleague added this phrase to the shared zoom whiteboard. I remember wanting to discuss the comment more, but the seminar didn’t seem…Chronic Illness9 min read
Philip PrydderchinME/CFS, Fibromyalgia & POTS·17 hours agoMember-onlyHolidaying with Chronic IllnessCoping with a trip abroad First of all — small disclaimer that this is of course just my own experience. Everyone with chronic illness (or indeed any illness, as Covid has also shown), experiences it differently. Also, I know I am very lucky to have been able to travel…Chronic Illness9 min read
Casey Stanley·13 hours agoMember-onlyCan an app cure chronic pain?Trying The Curable App It’s been a little while since I started using the curable app. I must say it’s unbelievable how much of a difference it has made. I made a post on here previously about needing to try it due to the Write Here’s writing prompt ‘What’s something…Chronic Illness3 min read
Empathic Warrior·1 day agoMember-onlyWhat is the difference between chronic PTSD and complex PTSD?Let’s find out — Chronic PTSD and complex PTSD are two different types of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Chronic PTSD is a longer-term condition that lasts for more than a month, while complex PTSD is a more severe form of the condition that includes symptoms that persist for more than six months. There is…Chronic Illness3 min read
Ann McColl·3 days agoSnapshots of a Chronic IllnessDear reader: if you live in the “Kingdom of the Well” it might be hard to know what it is like to live in the “Kingdom of the Sick” (terms coined by Susan Sontag). If you live in the Kingdom of the Sick, you may feel alone in your experience…Chronic Illness19 min read
Beth Nintzel·4 days agoMember-onlyThe Justification of Chronic PainI feel like I have to justify that I’m in pain. Which, isn’t really all that fair, but here we are. Hi, my name is Beth, I’m 37, and I live with chronic pain. In fact, the last 22 years of my life have been filled with pain, some days…Chronic Illness4 min read
Erica Hayes·1 day agoHow to Boil a FrogSettling into chronic illness In March 2021, four months into my illness, I was still playing baseball with my boys in the yard. It was my youngest first go at t-ball and we wanted to help him get the gist. I could run the bases. I could hit the ball…Chronic Illness22 min read
Jennifer Sarche·4 days agoMy Love/Hate Relationship with AttentionI’ve gotten some really big love from these blog entries over the last couple of weeks and it’s been amazing. I’m trying to receive it as care in a deep way, but it also makes me SUPER uncomfortable for a couple of reasons: Basically, I’m fine. In fact, I feel…Chronic Illness3 min read
Deanna Eppers·2 days agoMissing Out…When you have to cancel yet again. How do you deal with cancelling plans? Do you go even if you feel you’re on the brink of passing out? Do you pop a pain pill and go ahead? What if you’re in too much pain to make it work? What do…Chronic Illness3 min read
