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I remember when I was 16, telling a doctor that I stopped breathing in my sleep. “No. Not at your age. I don’t believe you.” For the last 5 months, I fought for a sleep study. I was denied because of my age and weight. After making several calls, hours on the phone on different… Continue reading Sleep Apnea
Living with Endometriosis and a surprise Cancer scare
Many people with invisible illnesses often make an effort to smooth their hair, conceal tired eyes, and apply a little makeup, regardless of how they feel. This becomes their mask, the "war paint" they wear to face the world. However, there are days when putting on that mask feels impossible, and on those days, they… Continue reading Unveiling Invisible Illnesses – War Paint
Unveiling Ménière’s Disease and how it affects your life.
Frazier has been a diabetic warrior since the age of 12. She is a young, vibrant woman with a fun personality and doesn't let the illness define her, yet advocates for others and is making the effort to help younger generations on how to cope and live their lives. I interviewed Frazier and around that… Continue reading Unveiling Invisible Illnesses – Type 1 Diabetes
Laura Kay Halcom from Rockledge, Florida is 1 of 10 who struggle with endometriosis, a painful disorder in which the tissue that grows on the lining of your uterus spreads to other organs like the fallopian tubes and ovaries. With no way to exit the body like normal menstruation, the tissue becomes trapped and causes… Continue reading Unveiling Invisible Illnesses – Endometriosis
Understanding invisible illness and how to show support
One of my many goals for the new year is to stretch more. I am in severe pain every single day and last year I did absolutely ZERO exercising. It is a challenge to do any workouts due to my heart condition but I hate the idea of getting weak. One of my amazing Wildling… Continue reading Yoga Newbie
Major Depressive Disorder, Coping and Stigmas
Yvonne is a ray of sunshine and you wouldn't dare look at her and think that she was suffering. She is struggling for answers and remedies while trying to piece together her life around a disability. Meet Yvonne! Where are you from originality? I am from Jacksonville, Florida and I was adopted at 3 months… Continue reading Invisible Illnesses Unveiled – Plantar Fasciitis