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...She wears crazy hats adorned with feathers and rhinestones and purple velvet 2-piece outfits....

...And finally, one of the things that actually made a major difference mentally was when I shifted my mindset away from the dreaded D-word (diet)....

...They were patient and extremely helpful and spent a long time assisting me to make sure that I left the store a satisfied customer....

...Some recommendations include: If only a one-size-fits-all approach were possible!...

...Based on the results from these studies, the FDA decided that any potential risks of the vaccine were greatly outweighed by the benefits....

...That’s because my father was a professor at my university, and his insurance plan allowed dependents to be covered until the age of 26 provided they were...

...I am weary of seeing my husband want something that I am unable to provide. I’m also angry that my lupus is causing him pain in this way....

...Take the time to weigh the choices and carefully and openly deliberate with your care team....

...Weirdly, I've had lots of friends tell me, "Why don't you just cut it up yourself? That's so much better for the environment."...

...If you feel you're being gaslit by a medical provider and not heard or respected, it's completely within your right to "fire" your doctor and find someone...

...We’re all familiar with that common and oh-so-subjective medical tool, the pain rating scale. “On a scale of 1 to 10, where do you rate your pain?”...

...But it’s so true that I let my failures weigh on me....

...What’s added fuel to the flame is my rheumatoid arthritis’ constant need to be heard in moments of sadness....

...I could tell my doctor was getting weary of my lack of progress....

...This was the third time in a year that I've gotten tonsilitis (which is a different story)....

...Even with my husband’s help, the evenings are a busy time and can really weigh on me when I'm already tired and achy....

...Now at age 40 I think that I have heard it all—dozens of times. I honestly don’t think I could hear any new questions or listen to any new...

...He heard what others had to say, but he didn’t let it limit him. Why not try? Why not confound what is known? Why not make the impossible happen?...

...We’re all different and need to adjust when interacting with other people because we cannot have all the answers at all times....

...Instead, it is overwhelmingly physical (weary, exhausted, drained, heavy, struggle) and overwhelmingly cognitive (can’t think or follow what’s going on...