Hating LifeI’m having a hard time dealing with this. My “spots” are inflamed and I can’t walk. I’ve missed a week of work behind this , my birthday is tomorrow ...reactions6repliesDepressionCopingMental Health
How do you describe yourself?When introducing yourself to new acquaintances in a casual setting, do you lead with your health challenges, or do you first cover your hobbies and interests?...reactionsrepliesFriends & FamilyCopingMental Health
Medical TraumaHas anyone researched ways to connect back to the body after medical trauma? I wonder how the research could help HS patients especially because we deal with medical trauma sometimes...reactions3repliesTreatmentTips & AdviceMental Health
Do you have access to mental health counseling?Something that comes up often is the need for someone to talk to, but often there are barriers. Do you have access to counseling, including situations where you might have...reactionsrepliesMental HealthAwarenessCoping
Affirmations for HSI am definitely going to write a blog post about this, but does anyone else have any affirmations you love to say to yourself either when you are flaring or...reactions1replyMental Health
Anti-psychotics causing hsIt's happened 3 times in a row now so pretty much proved. Doctors believe me. Anyone else heard of this? Quetiapine. Clozapine and rispiridrone...reactions2repliesMental HealthSide EffectsTriggers
Do you consider HS a part of your identity?The answer for me is yes. What about you??...reactions5repliesMental HealthCoping
Just got diagnosed, is my life doomed? Hi, everyone. I'm a 22 year old woman from India. My inner thighs have been dark ever since I can remember. I got facial acne when I was 11, which...reactions6repliesMental HealthSymptomsTips & Advice
Dating and relationshipsI want to hear your stories about dating. Is it difficult now or has it always been difficult to navigate? What are the things you wish could change? What feels...reactionsrepliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & AdviceMental Health
Body ImageI've been struggling a lot lately with accepting my body as it is now. Of course, I have an idea of all the surgeries I want to have to get...reactionsrepliesCopingAwarenessMental Health