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Hating Life

I’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 ...

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?...

Medical Trauma

Has 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...

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...

Affirmations for HS

I 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...

Anti-psychotics causing hs

It's happened 3 times in a row now so pretty much proved. Doctors believe me. Anyone else heard of this? Quetiapine. Clozapine and rispiridrone...

Do you consider HS a part of your identity?

The answer for me is yes. What about you??...

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...

Dating and relationships

I 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...

Body Image

I'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...

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