7 Ways to Deal with Emotional Exhaustion

No matter what you’ve faced this year, 2021 has been full of challenges and change. With one stressor after another, including the continuation of COVID-19 on top of pressures from a job, raising a family, or managing a chronic illness, you may be wondering what else you will have to face.  As adversities continue to… Continue reading 7 Ways to Deal with Emotional Exhaustion

10 Things Not to Say to Someone with Chronic Illness

The Center of Disease Control reports that six in ten adults in the United States have a chronic illness, like multiple sclerosis, ALS, diabetes, kidney disease, and major depressive disorder. Because chronic illness is so common, it’s likely you have a friend, parent, co-worker, or maybe even you, have one. Chronic illnesses can be tricky… Continue reading 10 Things Not to Say to Someone with Chronic Illness

75k [virtual] hugs on PatientsLikeMe – and how social connections are good for your health

Newsflash: “Social Interaction Is Critical for Mental and Physical Health,” as The New York Times recently reported. Decades of research support the theory that social connections can have a positive effect on your health. Having social ties may help prevent illness and is still a boon to your health when you’re sick or living with… Continue reading 75k [virtual] hugs on PatientsLikeMe – and how social connections are good for your health