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A Love Letter to My Body
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A Love Letter to My Body

I am not at war with my body. My body is at war with chronic illness. When I treat my body with kindness and speak to it with love laced into my voice, my body responds with love and kindness right back. So I wrote a love letter to my body.

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How to Cope with a Chronic Illness Flare Up
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How to Cope with a Chronic Illness Flare Up

Chronic illness flare ups can be very painful and mentally defeating. But I’m here to remind you that flare ups are only temporary, and you’ll come out on the other side feeling happy again! Here are ways to cope with a chronic illness flare up.

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Why I Fight to Destigmatize Mental Illness
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Why I Fight to Destigmatize Mental Illness

The fight to destigmatize mental illness requires effort from everyone. Let’s change the negative perspective society has placed on mental illness by removing the stigma, normalizing human emotions and prioritizing mental health.

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How I Cope with Health Anxiety
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How I Cope with Health Anxiety

As a sufferer of health anxiety, I use many methods to cope with this mental illness. Some examples include finding acceptance, mindful meditation, fighting mental health stigma, watching negative thoughts float away, and not googling my symptoms! Read more to learn how forming simple habits allows me to overcome health anxiety.

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